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Title: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 26 March 2014, 09:04:30
GB Order Page (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/)

GB Ended! Now to production!

The final look and feel will be close to this. 3D render of a poker-like keyboard with Icon modifiers.

(http://i.imgur.com/OSy82rl.jpg)

And with Text modifiers, red WASD and RGB mods.

(http://i.imgur.com/EFaHucF.jpg)

Final pricelist
(http://i.imgur.com/vcFRSXW.png)

green = MOQ reached

Spread the word
If you like this set and want to help spreading the word, follow these instructions http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1277510#msg1277510 and add a link to this page to your signature!

Please read carefully the whole post!

The full set is in PBT material (arguably the best for keycaps) including the spacebar. Legend are dye sublimated.

Keycaps thickness is very good. Look at this picture, the blue key is PBT.

(http://i.imgur.com/B7Pl9Nj.jpg)

SP did a really fine job with the PBT spacebar. It's definitely one of the less bent I've seen so far.

(http://i.imgur.com/o0GtvNz.jpg)

6.25u spacebar (the standard one) is included in the "Common kit", but you may want to grab an additional one. If you need 7u spacebar you have to grab it separately (it is not included in any other set). We do not have an universal spacebar.

The keycaps profile is DSA.

(http://i.imgur.com/yYDiWHg.jpg)

It's a low spherical top profile. The height of the keys is approx the same as DCS Row 3, but it's thicker. All keys are on the same row meaning that you can put any key in any position making it ideal for custom keyboards and less common layouts (colemak, qzerty, ...).

Color is pure gray. The base color codes are GKK + GDE.

ISO Enter is in DCS profile. SP doesn't have ISO Enter in DSA, but the DCS one works pretty well. Here is the DCS ISO Enter close to DSA keys.

(http://i.imgur.com/OTcMhyq.jpg)

Number of keys and their size are final, but legend color, positioning and thickness may change a bit. Also the Nerdom kit may see some different legends!

Order Form
The Group Buy is handled directly by Signature Plastics (the keycaps manufacturer), this should grant an overall better buying experience and better pricing. The system is still relatively new, if you encounter any problem please contact SP directly!

GB Order Page (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/)

How and when my money is taken from Paypal account?
Funds on Paypal are placed "on hold" for the maximum value of all the kits you ordered but they are not actually taken from the account.

When the Group Buy ends only the real, final value is billed.

No thread-crapping

If you don't like the DSA profile, this whole set or SP ordering system please refrain from thread crapping. Simply don't buy! You may discuss any of those arguments elsewhere on this very same forum. Thanks.

What kits do I need?

Unless you plan on taking a blank/otaku set the bare minimum you need is the Common Kit

(http://i.imgur.com/G5KKuGE.png)

All modifiers are available in TEXT and ICON variants. Choose your fragrance and grab one (or both) of the Icon or the Text modifier kits.

(http://i.imgur.com/PapB3MT.png)(http://i.imgur.com/jyhhe2k.png)

You now covered a Tenkeyless keyboard (such the Filco Majestouch).

If you have a full standard keyboard, take the numpad too.

(http://i.imgur.com/nAGSCyr.png)

Highly recommended kits!

To make your purchase future proof (and to raise the value in case of resell) remember to also take the Icon or Text Pro Modifier kits

(http://i.imgur.com/DebkYEA.png)(http://i.imgur.com/v6UveRc.png)

They will cover less common layouts (1.50u modifiers, KBT Pure, etc...) and they include keys to swap Caps lock with control or FN. I highly suggest to grab one Pro kit!

Remember to get a 7u spacebar if you have 1.50u modifiers. I'd also take an additional 6.25u, just in case...

(http://i.imgur.com/HAS739g.png)(http://i.imgur.com/uD4n7Jy.png)

Being the keyboard pure gray a bit of color may help break the boredom. The Blue Enter is a nice little addition to the mix.

(http://i.imgur.com/AaP8hCb.png)

Nice to have

Let's try to reach high tier on the Nerdom kit, 18 Novelty keys to feed the nerd in you.

(http://i.imgur.com/ZBnJZ2E.png)

If you want to add even more color I suggest the RGB kits

(http://i.imgur.com/Iy3E0vr.png)(http://i.imgur.com/DDMZR6K.png)(http://i.imgur.com/vQ83mdw.png)

And for gamers the WASD kit

(http://i.imgur.com/395Zywj.png)

Let's go multi-lingual

Granite set supports 11 languages!

First of all get an ISO Enter. The 1.25u shift is included in the base modifier kit, the Alt Gr (if you need it) is in the Pro kit.

(http://i.imgur.com/ze4kOO7.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pSnf8QH.png)

Then pick the kit which includes your lingo.

(http://i.imgur.com/dtfCmdq.png)(http://i.imgur.com/O0Fb7Rw.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/LbjUn2F.png)

Ergodox

The Granite set is one of the few with a full legended Ergodox kit. The full Ergodox experience is: Common Kit + Text modifiers + Ergodoxian (and eventually add 1 half-ergodox kit for some blanks).

(http://i.imgur.com/paXn2do.png)

It should include approx 70% of your keys, all that you miss can be covered by the Half-Ergodox Kit.

(http://i.imgur.com/wvCLwkm.png)

If you only want blanks on your Ergodox remember to grab two of these!

More madness

More keys if you hadn't enough. Remember the Apple kit if you are a Mac user and the Extra Homing to cover less common keyboard layouts! The extra homing also includes a homing arrow key extremely useful in case of 65% and 75% layouts!

(http://i.imgur.com/5k9hbVn.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/LMbe9KV.png)(http://i.imgur.com/H4y1DuO.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/nEjHzVz.png)(http://i.imgur.com/IDBMzem.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/Pioi8jG.png)

Blanks

Last but not least, for all the otakus out there, here come the blanks!

(http://i.imgur.com/h7d8X0i.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/hygFlwG.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/n0vfuhF.png)(http://i.imgur.com/oCyoQ1c.png)

Don't forget the keypuller

You can now also add a keypuller to your order. Both wired and plastic keypullers are available but if you need it I strongly suggest to get the wire one (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/wire-keycap-puller/)!

Good hunting!

If you have any question don't hesitate to ask!

GB Order Page (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Wed, 26 March 2014, 10:22:51
cannot wait man!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:23:49
Will there be additional keys for people using Colemak and Dvorak? If so, I'm totally in! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: HendyZone on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:27:25
Ouh man can't wait for the pricing :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:28:06
Sorry if I missed in the other thread, but can you show the thickness of these caps?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:28:22
Will there be additional keys for people using Colemak and Dvorak? If so, I'm totally in! :thumb:
I recall seeing extra scooped keys for the other formats  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:30:00
Will there be additional keys for people using Colemak and Dvorak? If so, I'm totally in! :thumb:


All the keys have the same profile, then you can move any key around, and there will be a set with extra homing keys. Just check if they fit your preferred layout.




Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:34:11
Will there be additional keys for people using Colemak and Dvorak? If so, I'm totally in! :thumb:


All the keys have the same profile, then you can move any key around, and there will be a set with extra homing keys. Just check if they fit your preferred layout.
Awesome, but what about things like additional backspaces to replace caps lock on colemak?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: HendyZone on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:34:33
Sorry if I missed in the other thread, but can you show the thickness of these caps?

Are keycaps thick?
Pretty much yes. Actually the same thickness of ABS DSA. The blue spacer below is PBT

More
(http://i.imgur.com/B7Pl9Nj.jpg)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55314.960
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:42:45
Looks good, thanks.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:44:16
This is one great looking set. matt3o has really outdone himself on this one.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:46:24
Will there be additional keys for people using Colemak and Dvorak? If so, I'm totally in! :thumb:


All the keys have the same profile, then you can move any key around, and there will be a set with extra homing keys. Just check if they fit your preferred layout.
Awesome, but what about things like additional backspaces to replace caps lock on colemak?


You may use one of the alternate 1.75u keys in the icon pro set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:47:49
You may use one of the alternate 1.75u keys in the icon pro set.
I can live with that. ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: admiralvorian on Wed, 26 March 2014, 15:48:37
(http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/files/2012/02/suatmm.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lastpilot on Wed, 26 March 2014, 16:13:37
SP does windowed keys now?!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 26 March 2014, 16:25:45
This is one great looking set. matt3o has really outdone himself on this one.

I've been following the IC - the amount of work he has put into this is unbelievable.

But it has all paid off! :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Razor Lotus on Wed, 26 March 2014, 16:48:30
I'm reading that DSA caps are quite tight on the stems.

Anyone has any input on this? As long as I don't break my stems I'm alright I guess
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 26 March 2014, 17:20:13
My paypal account is locked and loaded.

Let's go let's go let's go!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 26 March 2014, 19:16:45
I'm reading that DSA caps are quite tight on the stems.

Anyone has any input on this? As long as I don't break my stems I'm alright I guess

Item 22 in SP FAQ: http://www.keycapsdirect.com/faq.php#22

This has been addressed by SP: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54334.msg1270259#msg1270259
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Wed, 26 March 2014, 19:35:29
I'm really into Topre and would like to minimize MX stuff but I can't resist the pull of this color and that it is PBT! Oh man!!


Thanks for pulling this together matt3o - I've been following in IC thread as well and appreciate the community input to make this happens.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 26 March 2014, 19:39:17
I'm really into Topre and would like to minimize MX stuff but I can't resist the pull of this color and that it is PBT! Oh man!!


Thanks for pulling this together matt3o - I've been following in IC thread as well and appreciate the community input to make this happens.


Topre??, LOL, just joking, MX is all the fun bro...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Wed, 26 March 2014, 19:51:17
I KNOW! Ha ha.. So I'm just buying and putting them on displays. Lol.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 26 March 2014, 21:45:16
I'm really into Topre and would like to minimize MX stuff but I can't resist the pull of this color and that it is PBT! Oh man!!


Thanks for pulling this together matt3o - I've been following in IC thread as well and appreciate the community input to make this happens.

Just wait for the Topre sliders that are compatible with MX keycaps!  Best of both worlds.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Wed, 26 March 2014, 21:49:01
interested! looking forward to a numpad kit to go along with it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Thu, 27 March 2014, 03:53:17
I would like to thank the community for the ergodoxian option.

Like, really thank.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sth on Thu, 27 March 2014, 03:54:25
hhkb option?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 04:00:53
hhkb option?

yes HHKB is covered
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 04:34:45
I've added the list of all kits (you better maximize your browser window) and cleaned up the thread a little
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Thu, 27 March 2014, 04:42:58
I've added the list of all kits (you better maximize your browser window) and cleaned up the thread a little

another wonderful set Matt3o.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 27 March 2014, 04:54:05
placeholder for my order:
Common Kit
Text Modifiers
Text RGB
WASD
Blue Enter
6.25u spacebar
Lost+Found

this is gonna be WICKEEEEEEEED
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 27 March 2014, 05:02:58
Here's mine:
Common
Text Mods
Icon Mods
Text Pro
Icon Pro
Text RGB
Icon RGB
Blue Enter
Numpad

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 27 March 2014, 05:28:52
nice one....personally, i ain't too hot on the icons, even though they're very well thought out. maybe i'll add them - depends on the pricing.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 27 March 2014, 05:40:24
I simply haven't seen anything like them, so I have to get them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: epzy on Thu, 27 March 2014, 05:46:16
I really wonder how much this set will end up costing. Hopefully I can afford it... would be nice to try DSA.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 05:55:22
I really wonder how much this set will end up costing. Hopefully I can afford it... would be nice to try DSA.

A TKL should go around $60
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: epzy on Thu, 27 March 2014, 06:22:40
I really wonder how much this set will end up costing. Hopefully I can afford it... would be nice to try DSA.

A TKL should go around $60

Not bad, not bad. :) Will probably need some extra kits though!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 27 March 2014, 06:58:21
Cool! Nice-looking kit AND with russian/ukrainian variant. Hmmm... I'll be waiting for this. I know I will.

P.S. Hope shipping to Ukraine won't cost an arm and an leg :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 08:22:40
Updated first post. Now just waiting for SP green-light.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 27 March 2014, 08:41:11
Updated first post. Now just waiting for SP green-light.

I have some question about first post - if I want russian layout, i need to buy common kit + cyrillic kit? Jr there are some other variants?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 08:47:40
Updated first post. Now just waiting for SP green-light.

I have some question about first post - if I want russian layout, i need to buy common kit + cyrillic kit? Jr there are some other variants?

yes, you need the common kit anyway. Common + cyrillic + text or icon mods. What do you mean by "other variants"?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 27 March 2014, 08:57:01
Updated first post. Now just waiting for SP green-light.

I have some question about first post - if I want russian layout, i need to buy common kit + cyrillic kit? Jr there are some other variants?

yes, you need the common kit anyway. Common + cyrillic + text or icon mods. What do you mean by "other variants"?

Like if common kit will be in cyrillic variant - so I could just order it. But, as I see, it's not an option.

You see, I wait for my Poker II and looking for keyset for it beforehand.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:06:23
http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/

OMG OMG OMG!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:08:31
http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/

OMG OMG OMG!!!
Is this the official site? OMG!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:08:55
Where are the mods sets?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:10:25
eh...seems like not all the kits are in yet?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:11:02
Please wait!

I'll let you know when everything will be up and running
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:13:08
I humbly asking fellow GH-ers, what combination I need to cover my Poker II? Basic kit + modifiers?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: epzy on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:14:21
I humbly asking fellow GH-ers, what combination I need to cover my Poker II? Basic kit + modifiers?

Ya, but if your Poker 2 has a ISO layout you'll need the ISO kit as well.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:17:08
Please wait!

I'll let you know when everything will be up and running

 :thumb:
but the price for the kits shown now is final right?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:18:38
Please wait!

I'll let you know when everything will be up and running

 :thumb:
but the price for the kits shown now is final right?

so it seems
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:19:30
I humbly asking fellow GH-ers, what combination I need to cover my Poker II? Basic kit + modifiers?


Yes. But consider other options if you want variety.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:23:59
I humbly asking fellow GH-ers, what combination I need to cover my Poker II? Basic kit + modifiers?

Ya, but if your Poker 2 has a ISO layout you'll need the ISO kit as well.

Nah, it will be ANSI, like this: http://www.banggood.com/KBC-Poker-2-Mini-61-Keys-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-p-909738.html
Actually, FROM there :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:26:16
bang-good?! oughtta be the best ecommerce domain name.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:27:13
I humbly asking fellow GH-ers, what combination I need to cover my Poker II? Basic kit + modifiers?

Ya, but if your Poker 2 has a ISO layout you'll need the ISO kit as well.

Nah, it will be ANSI, like this: http://www.banggood.com/KBC-Poker-2-Mini-61-Keys-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-p-909738.html (http://www.banggood.com/KBC-Poker-2-Mini-61-Keys-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-p-909738.html)
Actually, FROM there :)


For the ANSI you will be covered with common (base set) and mods. You should get both text and icon based mods sets. They are awesome!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:29:28
Those blanks look really good, so I think I might grab those instead. :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:36:11
Please wait!

I'll let you know when everything will be up and running

 :thumb:
but the price for the kits shown now is final right?

so it seems

matt, this is the first time i'm joining SP's groupbuy. i'm wondering though, seeing that the shipping charges increases per kit quantity, is there any way to get cheaper shipping via bulk order?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: pasph on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:36:52
Still Alabama...
So the common kit is the only one that has price tiers?
Why?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:37:34
Please wait!

I'll let you know when everything will be up and running

 :thumb:
but the price for the kits shown now is final right?

so it seems

matt, this is the first time i'm joining SP's groupbuy. i'm wondering though, seeing that the shipping charges increases per kit quantity, is there any way to get cheaper shipping via bulk order?


Good question, but I think it should be addressed to Excessive and / or SPLady, the SP moderators.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:40:24
Still Alabama...
So the common kit is the only one that has price tiers?
Why?

not commenting until I get the official email from SP.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:42:46
bang-good?! oughtta be the best ecommerce domain name.
Chinese... there are some strange people there :) Still, you can get a good bang for your money there  ;D

By the way... on the SP page i cant see any printed modifier sets...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:44:03
bang-good?! oughtta be the best ecommerce domain name.
Chinese... there are some strange people there :) Still, you can get a good bang for your money there  ;D

By the way... on the SP page i cant see any printed modifier sets...


Not all sets are in yet. Calm down.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:48:44
seems like all kits are in?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:53:25
It'd be great if the kits/packs/child sets or whatever they are called were tiered priced as well.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:56:32
It'd be great if the kits/packs/child sets or whatever they are called were tiered priced as well.


I second this. And if I understood the last comment by Matt he is waiting for an email from SP related with this. I hope all the kits have a tiered priced. That always help people to make the final decision to set an order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 27 March 2014, 11:59:46
It'd be great if the kits/packs/child sets or whatever they are called were tiered priced as well.

DOH!!

...I didn't go so far as to click on the modifier pack....it shows some tiered pricing...much better..... :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 12:14:32
Official Group Buy Order Page (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/)

The Group Buy has officially started! 3 weeks to go!

Thanks to all who helped me designing the set and to Melissa (SP) and Tyler (pimpmykeyboard website maintainer).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 12:17:03
Official Group Buy Order Page (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/)

The Group Buy has officially started! 3 weeks to go!

Thanks to all who helped me designing the set and to Melissa (SP) and Tyler (pimpmykeyboard website maintainer).


Thank you for the good job Matt. I am sure the set will get the attention it deserves.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Razor Lotus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 12:24:09
Wow the blank sets.

That's quite a big difference in price between 15 and 25 isnt it?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 12:30:35
Wow the blank sets.

That's quite a big difference in price between 15 and 25 isnt it?

we totally need to reach 25 tier at least!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yicaoyimu on Thu, 27 March 2014, 12:52:23
bang-good?! oughtta be the best ecommerce domain name.
Chinese... there are some strange people there :) Still, you can get a good bang for your money there  ;D

By the way... on the SP page i cant see any printed modifier sets...

What do you even mean by strange people? We Chinese are not strange. You'd better mind your word here.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 12:53:26
"strange" has always been good to me.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 12:55:02
Ordered.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: samwisekoi on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:08:31
Ordering...

I still want that vertical 2x "ENTER" keycap, only available with purchase of the Ergodoxian set.   :'(

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[edit]
There is actually NOT a shopping cart link on (AFAICT) on ANY of the Group Buy pages.  Really?  Or am I just blind?  I had to buy another sub-set in order to see what I had already ordered...
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[edit2]
Nope, not blind.  Checked the page source.  No "CART" link.  Here is the URL for those who need it:

http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/cart/
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[edit3]
Seriously?

Ok, once you login, you DO get a "cart" link.  However, It has deleted everything that was in your cart before you logged in.

Seriously?
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Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:14:46
bang-good?! oughtta be the best ecommerce domain name.
Chinese... there are some strange people there :) Still, you can get a good bang for your money there  ;D

By the way... on the SP page i cant see any printed modifier sets...

What do you even mean by strange people? We Chinese are not strange. You'd better mind your word here.

I didn't said ALL Chinese are strange :) But in every nation there are some percent of strange people in every sense of that word. And even one percent of a billion gives to us what?  ;) And some of them working sales...

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:15:57
bang-good?! oughtta be the best ecommerce domain name.
Chinese... there are some strange people there :) Still, you can get a good bang for your money there  ;D

By the way... on the SP page i cant see any printed modifier sets...

What do you even mean by strange people? We Chinese are not strange. You'd better mind your word here.

I didn't said ALL Chinese are strange :) But in every nation there are some percent of strange people in every sense of that word. And even one percent of a billion gives to us what?  ;) And some of them working sales...


I am strange, even in my family, and I like it a lot.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yicaoyimu on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:17:10
bang-good?! oughtta be the best ecommerce domain name.
Chinese... there are some strange people there :) Still, you can get a good bang for your money there  ;D

By the way... on the SP page i cant see any printed modifier sets...

What do you even mean by strange people? We Chinese are not strange. You'd better mind your word here.

I didn't said ALL Chinese are strange :) But in every nation there are some percent of strange people in every sense of that word. And even one percent of a billion gives to us what?  ;) And some of them working sales...

I probably overreacted to your post. It just sounds offending to me that you said "strange people" after "Chinese".
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:20:45
I still want that vertical 2x "ENTER" keycap, only available with purchase of the Ergodoxian set.   :'(
 - Ron | samwisekoi

You mean the blue one? I'm planning on getting Ergodoxian but won't use that Enter, so I could send it to you.

[edit]
Maybe I should add that I am looking for the 1.5u tab key on its own, from the text modifiers set.
[/edit]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:23:22
Ordering...

I still want that vertical 2x "ENTER" keycap, only available with purchase of the Ergodoxian set.   :'(

Unfortunately a 2x additional enter would have made the kit too expensive. So either icon or text.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:26:39
bang-good?! oughtta be the best ecommerce domain name.
Chinese... there are some strange people there :) Still, you can get a good bang for your money there  ;D

By the way... on the SP page i cant see any printed modifier sets...

What do you even mean by strange people? We Chinese are not strange. You'd better mind your word here.

I didn't said ALL Chinese are strange :) But in every nation there are some percent of strange people in every sense of that word. And even one percent of a billion gives to us what?  ;) And some of them working sales...

I probably overreacted to your post. It just sounds offending to me that you said "strange people" after "Chinese".

No offense meant, none taken ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:32:06
Good job Matt. I'll be ordering soon.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: samwisekoi on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:32:36
I still want that vertical 2x "ENTER" keycap, only available with purchase of the Ergodoxian set.   :'(
 - Ron | samwisekoi

You mean the blue one? I'm planning on getting Ergodoxian but won't use that Enter, so I could send it to you.

[edit]
Maybe I should add that I am looking for the 1.5u tab key on its own, from the text modifiers set.
[/edit]

Awesome!  I can see if I have a 1.5 TAB key from Retro DSA if that is interesting to you.

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:39:50
mod prices are pretty steep, whoa :) my order is for 200+ dollars, at current tiers lol
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: lcs on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:47:51
Please order a lot :( My CC limit is smaller than the kits I want now XD
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:48:27
mod prices are pretty steep, whoa :) my order is for 200+ dollars, at current tiers lol
Yep. Mods ain't cheap :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:52:07
At 25 tier all kits are very reasonably priced. Let's see if we can meet the 50 tier for the mods and 100 for the common kit
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yicaoyimu on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:54:14
How does the GB website work? Do we pay for the order first and get refund later when a tier is reached?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 13:56:17
How does the GB website work? Do we pay for the order first and get refund later when a tier is reached?

read carefully the first post :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yicaoyimu on Thu, 27 March 2014, 14:00:59
How does the GB website work? Do we pay for the order first and get refund later when a tier is reached?

read carefully the first post :)

Ah I see. Sorry about the dumb question.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 27 March 2014, 14:18:52
I wait with my order until the shipping situation is clear for international orders.

Right now it says 19$ for a ~200$ order, but I assume this is just for CONUS shipping.

I am afraid to press "Checkout" :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vasipher on Thu, 27 March 2014, 14:35:36
In for a full ErgoDox set:

Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)  $39.00
Granite Ergodoxian                         $51.00
Granite Half-Ergodox Blank           $19.00
Shipping                                            $8.00
Total                                                   $117.00

We'll all save $25 if 25 people get ergodox kits... get that MOQ up!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 27 March 2014, 14:41:36
Sweet set, ordered
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 27 March 2014, 14:46:37
Someone needs to tell SP if they are going to send out marketing emails they should at least include a link to their website and/or the group buy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 15:04:32
At 25 tier all kits are very reasonably priced. Let's see if we can meet the 50 tier for the mods and 100 for the common kit


That would be awesome.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: 00zeRO on Thu, 27 March 2014, 15:43:13
Let's try to reach high tier on the Nerdom kit, 18 Novelty keys to feed the nerd in you.

Is the Blue Sun going to be DSA as well?

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boradori007 on Thu, 27 March 2014, 15:45:33
OMG so expensive @_@
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 27 March 2014, 15:47:38
Let's try to reach high tier on the Nerdom kit, 18 Novelty keys to feed the nerd in you.

Is the Blue Sun going to be DSA as well?



everything is DSA

OMG so expensive @_@

it isn't so bad after 25 sets go then the price drops
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 15:50:34
Let's try to reach high tier on the Nerdom kit, 18 Novelty keys to feed the nerd in you.

Is the Blue Sun going to be DSA as well?

yes, all DSA. Why? I saw that the same key is available elsewhere but honestly we started talking about this set months ago.

Anyway the Nerdom kit is not 100% final.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 27 March 2014, 16:03:23
Yeesh, clearly the amount I added to my paypal was a tad optimistic  :eek:
Ordered what I can until I fix that.

Common
Icon Mods
Numpad
Mono Legend
Icon Pro Mods
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mrklaw on Thu, 27 March 2014, 16:10:39
Looks awesome. You covered pretty much all the bases with all these sets. Great job.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 27 March 2014, 16:22:50
And $300 is gone...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Thu, 27 March 2014, 16:23:09
Can one purchase additional kits after the initial checkout? I want to get some kits now to provide support for their tiers, but I am on the fence about some (nerdom...)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: 00zeRO on Thu, 27 March 2014, 16:27:23
yes, all DSA. Why? I saw that the same key is available elsewhere but honestly we started talking about this set months ago.
Chill, I am not interested in making any Blue Sun logo keycaps. I am an opportunistic gentleman and will be waiting for Ivan set.

Anyway the Nerdom kit is not 100% final.
What do you mean 'not 100% final?' The Group Buy has officially started, and people are placing orders...how is it not final?

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Excessive on Thu, 27 March 2014, 16:30:32
Can one purchase additional kits after the initial checkout? I want to get some kits now to provide support for their tiers, but I am on the fence about some (nerdom...)

You can buy individual mods later, and we will just package your order together upon completion of the group buy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 27 March 2014, 16:32:59
Can one purchase additional kits after the initial checkout? I want to get some kits now to provide support for their tiers, but I am on the fence about some (nerdom...)

You can buy individual mods later, and we will just package your order together upon completion of the group buy.

What about the shipping cost at the end of the other check outs?  Will that be refunded if we are charged more then once for shipping ?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Excessive on Thu, 27 March 2014, 16:41:43
Shipping on the Mods is cheaper than a base set and covers the cost of the added weight.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 27 March 2014, 17:01:03
This set is very very nice (loving the Russian kit)!  Prices look very reasonable as well at higher tiers.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 17:12:19
9 sets sold already! This is selling fast.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 27 March 2014, 17:34:44
What do you mean 'not 100% final?' The Group Buy has officially started, and people are placing orders...how is it not final?

I wrote it into the OP, 1 legend may still change, the bitcoin probably. Number and size of keys are final anyway. Simply consider one of nerdom key as "Jolly" :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jacobolus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 18:17:26
Wouldn’t it make more sense to separate the letter/character blanks from the modifier blanks, in case someone wants legends for just modifiers or just letters?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 18:25:44
Wouldn’t it make more sense to separate the letter/character blanks from the modifier blanks, in case someone wants legends for just modifiers or just letters?


There is no orders for the blank set yet, so maybe it could be splitted.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: minho on Thu, 27 March 2014, 18:28:57
Awesome set. Just wanted to give someone in charge of the website that when you open the link for modifiers, http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-icon-modifiers/, the bottom part of the image doesn't show so it doesn't show all the 1.25 mods and the shifts. This confused the hell out of me until I viewed the image in a new tab. My zoom was at 100%, and zooming in and out didn't help the issue.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 27 March 2014, 18:30:53
Awesome set. Just wanted to give someone in charge of the website that when you open the link for modifiers, http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-icon-modifiers/, the bottom part of the image doesn't show so it doesn't show all the 1.25 mods and the shifts. This confused the hell out of me until I viewed the image in a new tab. My zoom was at 100%, and zooming in and out didn't help the issue.

Yeah it made me look twice also. It does that on the text modifiers too.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Razor Lotus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 20:01:41
this is my first group buy

is this how the response is normally like?

The IC thread showed alot of interest. Maybe this needs more advertising or something.

Or maybe people are just being passive with their cash and waiting for other people to place the order to see the price go down to a level they want before placing theirs
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 20:03:23
this is my first group buy

is this how the response is normally like?

The IC thread showed alot of interest. Maybe this needs more advertising or something.

Or maybe people are just being passive with their cash and waiting for other people to place the order to see the price go down to a level they want before placing theirs


12 kits have been sold, after some hours of the GB activation, not bad really. Just keep an eye on it by the last week. Don't expect this to be sold in the thousands though. Not the i**** sales.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 27 March 2014, 20:33:36
Will this have a link in the group buys section? It really needs one, especially to hit the better price points.

So if I'm understanding correctly if what I want now is say $200 I need to have $200 available to be put on hold in my PayPal even if it will maybe drop to say $125 total later on?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Brummell on Thu, 27 March 2014, 20:35:19
2 common sets, 2 text mods, 1 lost & found, 1 blue enter, 1 text RGB, 1 text pro mod, 1 numpad, 1 Ergo, 1 pissed off wife. 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 27 March 2014, 20:39:50
this is my first group buy

is this how the response is normally like?

The IC thread showed alot of interest. Maybe this needs more advertising or something.

Or maybe people are just being passive with their cash and waiting for other people to place the order to see the price go down to a level they want before placing theirs


This set doesn't have the hype Toxic has, neither has the GB (or IC) been running anywhere near as long (Toxis was more than 12 months, closer to 18 months).

Also DSA is not necessarily everyone's cup of tea, but PBT should entice a few sitting on the fence to partake.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 27 March 2014, 20:40:55
Will this have a link in the group buys section? It really needs one, especially to hit the better price points.

So if I'm understanding correctly if what I want now is say $200 I need to have $200 available to be put on hold in my PayPal even if it will maybe drop to say $125 total later on?

The mods have already made it clear SP buys will go in SP subforum.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 21:16:16
2 common sets, 2 text mods, 1 lost & found, 1 blue enter, 1 text RGB, 1 text pro mod, 1 numpad, 1 Ergo, 1 pissed off wife.


Take her out for a dinner  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 27 March 2014, 21:23:15
So if I'm understanding correctly if what I want now is say $200 I need to have $200 available to be put on hold in my PayPal even if it will maybe drop to say $125 total later on?

Correct. $200 will "disappear" (put on hold) until SP processes the correct pricing. After that, the remaining funds will be returned to your Paypal account.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 27 March 2014, 21:29:57
The mods have already made it clear SP buys will go in SP subforum.

That is bull****. I hate the double standards around here. I also wish there was an easier way to commit to SP buys so more people could order and hit lower tiers sooner to promote more orders.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 21:32:02
The mods have already made it clear SP buys will go in SP subforum.

That is bull****. I hate the double standards around here. I also wish there was an easier way to commit to SP buys so more people could order and hit lower tiers sooner to promote more orders.


Share your ideas. Nothing is written in stone.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 27 March 2014, 21:34:13
Only those buys that are handled entirely by SP (hosting, production, and distribution).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 21:34:59
this is my first group buy

is this how the response is normally like?

The IC thread showed alot of interest. Maybe this needs more advertising or something.

Or maybe people are just being passive with their cash and waiting for other people to place the order to see the price go down to a level they want before placing theirs


This set doesn't have the hype Toxic has, neither has the GB (or IC) been running anywhere near as long (Toxis was more than 12 months, closer to 18 months).

Also DSA is not necessarily everyone's cup of tea, but PBT should entice a few sitting on the fence to partake.


Similarities, or differences with other GBs may be irrelevant, just help to spread the word, if you like it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 21:40:53
So if I'm understanding correctly if what I want now is say $200 I need to have $200 available to be put on hold in my PayPal even if it will maybe drop to say $125 total later on?

Correct. $200 will "disappear" (put on hold) until SP processes the correct pricing. After that, the remaining funds will be returned to your Paypal account.


I'd prefer to be invoiced at the end of the GB deadline, with the actual final price, but I can live with this. The Macross set GB worked just fine, so no worries on this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 27 March 2014, 21:51:02
The Macross set GB worked just fine, so no worries on this.

Except I missed the deadline by hours because it wasn't in the group buy section and they wouldn't let me participate after an email request. Makes me think that extras will be sold on their web site above the group buy price. I really want these buys through SP to work, but the extra hoops to jump through and lack of visibility hurt pretty bad.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 21:52:56
The Macross set GB worked just fine, so no worries on this.

Except I missed the deadline by hours because it wasn't in the group buy section and they wouldn't let me participate after an email request. Makes me think that extras will be sold on their web site above the group buy price. I really want these buys through SP to work, but the extra hoops to jump through and lack of visibility hurt pretty bad.


Yeah, I can understand your frustration. But again, just with fresh ideas and proposals we may help to improve our beloved GH and its related resources.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Thu, 27 March 2014, 22:01:27
The icon modifiers ($59) is the same as the icon pro modifiers ($45)? Can I just get the $45 to complete my TKL set? Or is the pro and addition to the base mod ($59)?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Thu, 27 March 2014, 22:23:27
Is there any way to double check your order? The "My Purchases" page is basically useless. I just want to be able to track the price as more people order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: minho on Thu, 27 March 2014, 22:33:54
The icon modifiers ($59) is the same as the icon pro modifiers ($45)? Can I just get the $45 to complete my TKL set? Or is the pro and addition to the base mod ($59)?

Pretty sure the icon pro modifiers set doesn't have enough 1.25 modifiers to cover a standard layout. Also, the icon modifiers has the print screen, insert, delete, page up/down set of 9 keys which pro modifiers seems to lack.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Air tree on Thu, 27 March 2014, 23:04:03
The  price for what I want is over $200...

I was expecting this but, I think I'm going to have to think a bit more about this buy before I buy :S
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Thu, 27 March 2014, 23:18:12
The mods have already made it clear SP buys will go in SP subforum.

That is bull****. I hate the double standards around here. I also wish there was an easier way to commit to SP buys so more people could order and hit lower tiers sooner to promote more orders.

i wouldn't call it a doublestandard, but it's definitely ideological.

it screws over members because now we have to pay higher prices.

also people, buy more windowed caps :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 23:19:03
The icon modifiers ($59) is the same as the icon pro modifiers ($45)? Can I just get the $45 to complete my TKL set? Or is the pro and addition to the base mod ($59)?


The pro kits are additions to the base mods. You should get one mod set, either text or icons to get a full set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Air tree on Thu, 27 March 2014, 23:25:10
Someone should do a Mock up with text mods and icon mods to compare  :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 27 March 2014, 23:43:37
I can't stop looking at this kit! I hope it hits 50 so I can double up on base and mods!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 27 March 2014, 23:48:48
Someone should do a Mock up with text mods and icon mods to compare  8)


Here you can see the text mods. And this (http://imgur.com/a/jfo2E) is the link to an imgur image set, just be aware that the images at imgur may not be the very last ones. Thus, for details on the keys in each set refers always to the images published in the pimp site by SP.


Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 27 March 2014, 23:50:03
I hope it hits 50 so I can double up on base and mods!!!

Same here  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Brummell on Fri, 28 March 2014, 00:03:30
Take her out for a dinner  ;)

Oh, it'll be worth it to see a TKL, keypad and my new Massdrop Ergo all sitting there together and matching.   :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 28 March 2014, 00:19:06
Could anyone point me to some examples of dye sublimated keycaps or sets previously made by Signature Plastics, please?  If any of them are DSA--even better!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 28 March 2014, 01:04:12
Could anyone point me to some examples of dye sublimated keycaps or sets previously made by Signature Plastics, please?  If any of them are DSA--even better!

I have only seen examples of their dye sub on the RGB mods they did and some of their novelty caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Fri, 28 March 2014, 01:50:15
For those like me who doesn't have a Pay Pal credit, whereby any Pay Pal transaction is charged directly to my credit card, what happens if the price of the base is reduced. Do we get a refund? I believe Pay Pal will charge immediately instead of hold on, in this case. This has caused me pause to proceed with checkout. Anyone with the experience?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Fri, 28 March 2014, 02:03:17
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite Extra Homing keys
Granite ISO Enter
Granite Intl: NO, SW, FI, DK, ES, UK
Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Granite Text Modifiers

My tiny ducky mini will get a much needed facelift! Some good advice in this thread to mitigate the wife-factor, what would you suggest for a nagging bank lady? :-)

For those like me who doesn't have a Pay Pal credit, whereby any Pay Pal transaction is charged directly to my credit card, what happens if the price of the base is reduced. Do we get a refund? I believe Pay Pal will charge immediately instead of hold on, in this case. This has caused me pause to proceed with checkout. Anyone with the experience?
I too have my VISA directly attached to the paypal account. I believe the funds will be taken immediately from the VISA, and the discount put back once the deadline is met. Or maybe put on the paypal account, for you to transfer back to your VISA manually.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 02:04:06
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite Extra Homing keys
Granite ISO Enter
Granite Intl: NO, SW, FI, DK, ES, UK
Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Granite Text Modifiers

My tiny ducky mini will get a much needed facelift! Some good advice in this thread to mitigate the wife-factor, what would you suggest for a nagging bank lady? :-)


Buy her a diamond.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Fri, 28 March 2014, 02:06:54

I too have my VISA directly attached to the paypal account. I believe the funds will be taken immediately from the VISA, and the discount put back once the deadline is met. Or maybe put on the paypal account, for you to transfer back to your VISA manually.

If that is the case, isn't it better to go with minimum and then add more kits when the price changed?

Or just wait a while - but waiting means that less people order and the price would not go down.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 02:16:20

I too have my VISA directly attached to the paypal account. I believe the funds will be taken immediately from the VISA, and the discount put back once the deadline is met. Or maybe put on the paypal account, for you to transfer back to your VISA manually.

If that is the case, isn't it better to go with minimum and then add more kits when the price changed?

Or just wait a while - but waiting means that less people order and the price would not go down.


At the end you will pay the same, the last best price for everything. Thus, it is just your choice to wait until you feel confortable with the price or just buy it. However, if you want to make this a better deal, I'd say is better to buy it right away. I am pretty sure this set orders will be in the hundreds. I do not want to compare it with other successful GBs but I think this is really special, not based just on colors, but due to the material, and design.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Fri, 28 March 2014, 02:27:56
can someone proficient with image editing make a mockup of yellow WASD, blue enter, red ESC, yellow WIN, orange MENU and red arrows please? :) thanks :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 28 March 2014, 02:30:00
I just feel there are way too may options, specially considering that this is running through the SP site, which isn't as popular yet.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 28 March 2014, 02:36:09
[I am pretty sure this set orders will be in the hundreds. I do not want to compare it with other successful GBs but I think this is really special, not based just on colors, but due to the material, and design.
I want to believe, but the hit to visibility this GB will have might prevent it from reaching those lofty tiers.
Only time will tell.

Also, how often does the SP site update?
I can't be the only one who has ordered the mono legends!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Fri, 28 March 2014, 03:04:17
so i was too impatient and did my own mockup (only used copy/paste in paint, so please excuse the crappy quality). i present to you

THE DSA PBT UNICORN VOMIT!

(http://i.imgur.com/Ur7GUEe.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 28 March 2014, 03:08:10
It looks like the colored keys are playing Tetris on your board.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 28 March 2014, 03:19:10
So if I'm understanding correctly if what I want now is say $200 I need to have $200 available to be put on hold in my PayPal even if it will maybe drop to say $125 total later on?

yes, the full amount will be put on hold, but only the final value will be billed.


Is there any way to double check your order? The "My Purchases" page is basically useless. I just want to be able to track the price as more people order.

I'll try to post updates on tiers every now and then.

The icon modifiers ($59) is the same as the icon pro modifiers ($45)? Can I just get the $45 to complete my TKL set? Or is the pro and addition to the base mod ($59)?



No, they are completely different sets. You need common kit + icon modifiers to start with.

Could anyone point me to some examples of dye sublimated keycaps or sets previously made by Signature Plastics, please?  If any of them are DSA--even better!

I requested some samples, I'll post pictures asap.

For those like me who doesn't have a Pay Pal credit, whereby any Pay Pal transaction is charged directly to my credit card, what happens if the price of the base is reduced. Do we get a refund? I believe Pay Pal will charge immediately instead of hold on, in this case. This has caused me pause to proceed with checkout. Anyone with the experience?

I would ask directly to SP. I guess they will credit back the difference on your CC.

can someone proficient with image editing make a mockup of yellow WASD, blue enter, red ESC, yellow WIN, orange MENU and red arrows please? :) thanks :)

I'll work on some mock-ups in the coming days.

so i was too impatient and did my own mockup (only used copy/paste in paint, so please excuse the crappy quality). i present to you

THE DSA PBT UNICORN VOMIT!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ur7GUEe.png)


LOL... that is something :D

Please guys if you are interested place your order asap! Don't wait for the prices to go down, because if everybody waits we will never reach better tiers!

The Skull Squadron set --that was a very peculiar set-- went from 20 to 80 base set sold in the last 24 hours!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Fri, 28 March 2014, 03:26:31
i will have to make some more mockups at home, still not decided whether to go with text or symbols (won't do both, since i won't be buying two full sets). will place my order asap :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: eMps on Fri, 28 March 2014, 03:39:51
I'll have to set up a PayPal account before ordering. Hopefully it won't take too long :)

Common
Text mods
Text RGB
Extra homing
Blue enter (maybe)

This will be my first GB purchase. I'm so excited! I think I'll get myself a white TKL US ANSI Filco Majestouch 2 board for this set.

Myes...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Fri, 28 March 2014, 04:15:50
Ordered:

# # # # # # # # # #
# Common          #           
# Icon Modifiers  #
# INTL DE,IT,FR   #
# ISO Enter       #
# Icon RGB        #
# 6.25u Spacebar  #
# 7u Spacebar     #
# Numpad          #
# Multimedia      #
# Nerdom          #
# # # # # # # # # #
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 28 March 2014, 04:35:39
Forsure ordering an ISO set thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Fri, 28 March 2014, 05:14:38
Great explanation of what sets are recommended. Will really help less experienced users like myself to make the right choice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Fri, 28 March 2014, 06:11:34
...

My tiny ducky mini will get a much needed facelift! Some good advice in this thread to mitigate the wife-factor, what would you suggest for a nagging bank lady? :-)


Buy her a diamond.

Will do!


...wait a minute..!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Fri, 28 March 2014, 07:10:47
I got the email for this set today -- awesome looking, I might get into this! The only problem -- the email message doesn't contain a link to the site! *tsk*tsk* -- how are people going to impulse buy keycap sets without a link in the email? They have to type the address into their browser. Too, too, long!  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 28 March 2014, 07:31:07
I got the email for this set today -- awesome looking, I might get into this! The only problem -- the email message doesn't contain a link to the site! *tsk*tsk* -- how are people going to impulse buy keycap sets without a link in the email? They have to type the address into their browser. Too, too, long!  :p

I'll nag SP about it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 28 March 2014, 07:51:38
I got the email for this set today -- awesome looking, I might get into this! The only problem -- the email message doesn't contain a link to the site! *tsk*tsk* -- how are people going to impulse buy keycap sets without a link in the email? They have to type the address into their browser. Too, too, long!  :p

I already pm'd excessive yesterday and he said he would fix it!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Ozric on Fri, 28 March 2014, 08:33:16
What are the payment options for people that boycott PayPal?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 28 March 2014, 08:36:42
What are the payment options for people that boycott PayPal?

so far, there are none
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 28 March 2014, 09:34:19
Can't wait!!!

(http://i.imgur.com/U0UFOXE.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Fri, 28 March 2014, 09:43:19
This looked so much like Honey Group Buy. I wonder what took that so long!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Fri, 28 March 2014, 10:26:20
if only the groupbuy adopts a method almost similar to Massdrop's where people get to commit their purchase at the highest tier.
their commit purchase doesn't reflect to the actual purchase until the total number of actual purchase and commit purchase reaches the highest tier.

just throwing some suggestion here.
but for this case, we know deep inside that the highest tier is very hard to achieve.
maybe SP can adopt an almost similar method where the commit option is at tier 50, seeing that tier 50 is where most kit's price drop to a reasonable price.

or another one is to have the commit option actively change to the next tier when the actual and commit reaches to the closest tier.
for eg, when actual purchase is 10, next tier is 25, the commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 25's price. when the commit number reaches 15, the current tier price is now 25 and commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 50's price and repeat.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 28 March 2014, 11:57:21
Current status:

(http://i.imgur.com/WyhujIP.png)

I'll try to post an update every now and then, or I'll run a script that automatically updates the image.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 28 March 2014, 12:10:20
Current status:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WyhujIP.png)


I'll try to post an update every now and then, or I'll run a script that automatically updates the image.

Stick this in the OP if it isn't already :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Fri, 28 March 2014, 12:13:27
It is a little unsettling to commit to pay at the current tiers, even though I think that it will pick up. A little risky...  ;D

That said, someone's got to take the plunge, and today that was me! Here's my order:

Common
Homing keys
Mono legends (whoo!)
Ergodoxian
Pro mods (text)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 28 March 2014, 12:14:57
Current status:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WyhujIP.png)


I'll try to post an update every now and then, or I'll run a script that automatically updates the image.

Stick this in the OP if it isn't already :D

yeah I will if I find a server to run the script automatically. otherwise I'll post an update once or twice a day
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 12:17:01
Current status:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WyhujIP.png)


I'll try to post an update every now and then, or I'll run a script that automatically updates the image.


Thank you for the information. I was trying to put toghether something like this, just this morning, but you did it first and in a very nice way.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 28 March 2014, 12:19:02
Collective action dilemma!! Didn't anyone at SP ever take a poli sci class? Haha. They need a Commit feature ASAP.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: admiralvorian on Fri, 28 March 2014, 12:44:57
oh god

Deal: Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Deal: Granite Nerdom kit
Deal: Granite Blue Enter
Deal: Granite Text RGB
Deal: Granite WASD
Deal: Granite Text Modifiers
Deal: Granite Numpad

feelsgoodman.jpg
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 13:49:46
Excessive and/or SPLady: It may be too soon to talk about it, but it would be a way to switch sets in the final order? For example: If someone that originally ordered the text mods, that wants instead the icon mods. Better sooner than later  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Razor Lotus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 14:00:32
hm.. so basically the only way to pull out is for the gb of that item to not happen?

Otherwise express interest = commit = money given?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 28 March 2014, 14:04:43
hm.. so basically the only way to pull out is for the gb of that item to not happen?

Otherwise express interest = commit = money given?

AFAIK you can contact SP directly to cancel your order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yicaoyimu on Fri, 28 March 2014, 14:49:54
if only the groupbuy adopts a method almost similar to Massdrop's where people get to commit their purchase at the highest tier.
their commit purchase doesn't reflect to the actual purchase until the total number of actual purchase and commit purchase reaches the highest tier.

just throwing some suggestion here.
but for this case, we know deep inside that the highest tier is very hard to achieve.
maybe SP can adopt an almost similar method where the commit option is at tier 50, seeing that tier 50 is where most kit's price drop to a reasonable price.

or another one is to have the commit option actively change to the next tier when the actual and commit reaches to the closest tier.
for eg, when actual purchase is 10, next tier is 25, the commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 25's price. when the commit number reaches 15, the current tier price is now 25 and commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 50's price and repeat.

+1 on ^

The way the group buy website is organised, it does not encourage people to put in orders. I don't know about other people, but I will not take the risk of spending $200 on this set. I will only pull the triger after next tier is reached. If the website runs like massdrop, I will put in my order right away.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 15:29:45
if only the groupbuy adopts a method almost similar to Massdrop's where people get to commit their purchase at the highest tier.
their commit purchase doesn't reflect to the actual purchase until the total number of actual purchase and commit purchase reaches the highest tier.

just throwing some suggestion here.
but for this case, we know deep inside that the highest tier is very hard to achieve.
maybe SP can adopt an almost similar method where the commit option is at tier 50, seeing that tier 50 is where most kit's price drop to a reasonable price.

or another one is to have the commit option actively change to the next tier when the actual and commit reaches to the closest tier.
for eg, when actual purchase is 10, next tier is 25, the commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 25's price. when the commit number reaches 15, the current tier price is now 25 and commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 50's price and repeat.

+1 on ^

The way the group buy website is organised, it does not encourage people to put in orders. I don't know about other people, but I will not take the risk of spending $200 on this set. I will only pull the triger after next tier is reached. If the website runs like massdrop, I will put in my order right away.


Fortunately, not all think as you do, otherwise no set may reach good tiers, ever.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yicaoyimu on Fri, 28 March 2014, 15:35:11
if only the groupbuy adopts a method almost similar to Massdrop's where people get to commit their purchase at the highest tier.
their commit purchase doesn't reflect to the actual purchase until the total number of actual purchase and commit purchase reaches the highest tier.

just throwing some suggestion here.
but for this case, we know deep inside that the highest tier is very hard to achieve.
maybe SP can adopt an almost similar method where the commit option is at tier 50, seeing that tier 50 is where most kit's price drop to a reasonable price.

or another one is to have the commit option actively change to the next tier when the actual and commit reaches to the closest tier.
for eg, when actual purchase is 10, next tier is 25, the commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 25's price. when the commit number reaches 15, the current tier price is now 25 and commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 50's price and repeat.

+1 on ^

The way the group buy website is organised, it does not encourage people to put in orders. I don't know about other people, but I will not take the risk of spending $200 on this set. I will only pull the triger after next tier is reached. If the website runs like massdrop, I will put in my order right away.


Fortunately, not all think as you do, otherwise no set may reach good tiers, ever.

That's what I hope for, so that I can jump in without risking spending $200. I just want to make that suggestion so that maybe the site could be improved for future buys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 15:38:39
if only the groupbuy adopts a method almost similar to Massdrop's where people get to commit their purchase at the highest tier.
their commit purchase doesn't reflect to the actual purchase until the total number of actual purchase and commit purchase reaches the highest tier.

just throwing some suggestion here.
but for this case, we know deep inside that the highest tier is very hard to achieve.
maybe SP can adopt an almost similar method where the commit option is at tier 50, seeing that tier 50 is where most kit's price drop to a reasonable price.

or another one is to have the commit option actively change to the next tier when the actual and commit reaches to the closest tier.
for eg, when actual purchase is 10, next tier is 25, the commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 25's price. when the commit number reaches 15, the current tier price is now 25 and commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 50's price and repeat.

+1 on ^

The way the group buy website is organised, it does not encourage people to put in orders. I don't know about other people, but I will not take the risk of spending $200 on this set. I will only pull the triger after next tier is reached. If the website runs like massdrop, I will put in my order right away.


Fortunately, not all think as you do, otherwise no set may reach good tiers, ever.

That's what I hope for, so that I can jump in without risking spending $200. I just want to make that suggestion so that maybe the site could be improved for future buys.


Thumbs up for those risk takers that will pave your way to allow you to take your decision. I just hope, very few took your route, though.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: archer on Fri, 28 March 2014, 16:05:30
Current status:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WyhujIP.png)


I'll try to post an update every now and then, or I'll run a script that automatically updates the image.
Sorry if this has asked elsewhere.. I see that it takes 50 to reach the next tier. What's the MOQ for each kit?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 28 March 2014, 16:06:53
Current status:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WyhujIP.png)


I'll try to post an update every now and then, or I'll run a script that automatically updates the image.
Sorry if this has asked elsewhere.. I see that it takes 50 to reach the next tier. What's the MOQ for each kit?

If you click on the kits it will show you.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: pasph on Fri, 28 March 2014, 16:12:03
I think i'll order now but less than i want.
This SP way seems to me more a gambling, where they earn without taking any risk, than a GB or a sell.
Why would be the buyer to take the risk?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 28 March 2014, 16:25:56
I think i'll order now but less than i want.
This SP way seems to me more a gambling, where they earn without taking any risk, than a GB or a sell.
Why would be the buyer to take the risk?
I'm not sure I get what you mean?
What risk are we taking, as buyers?

I mean, if you're one of those that absolutely does not want to pay full price, then I guess there is a risk you might end up doing so, but if you're like me, the higher tier discounts are more of a bonus, and the only risk there is is that maybe the kits I want don't make MOQ.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 16:35:16
I think i'll order now but less than i want.
This SP way seems to me more a gambling, where they earn without taking any risk, than a GB or a sell.
Why would be the buyer to take the risk?
I'm not sure I get what you mean?
What risk are we taking, as buyers?

I mean, if you're one of those that absolutely does not want to pay full price, then I guess there is a risk you might end up doing so, but if you're like me, the higher tier discounts are more of a bonus, and the only risk there is is that maybe the kits I want don't make MOQ.


This is a fair, and accurate explanation on the motivation behind some recent comments. There are some people here that are not willing to pay full prices, so they prefer to wait until the items have reached a convenient price for them. Again, higher tiers mean a discount, but some understand them as the only price brackets that may be attractive to get the set(s). Anyways, I hope more of us see the fact that this set is not a commodity, so there is no other place it can be sourced.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: pasph on Fri, 28 March 2014, 17:42:36
That's what i will do "order what i can afford at the actual price tier" and not "order hoping for another tier" because i don't like gambling
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 28 March 2014, 18:05:30
I don't see the risk considering that order can be cancelled if you really don't like the final price.

anyway MOQ is 10 on most of the kits. 50 on the base. I really do hope we reach at least 100 on the base 50 on the modifiers and 25 on most of the others.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: animated on Fri, 28 March 2014, 18:10:58
I'm going to wait probably a week before the GB is over before ordering.  If the prices go down low enough I can buy more sets  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jennb on Fri, 28 March 2014, 18:16:51
So, I assume it it okay for one person (say, me) to buy multiple sets of a child kit to meet the MOQ? Because if a certain set doesn't meet its minimum, I'd make it happen. As crazy as that is, that's how much I like this design and the work put into it. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Fri, 28 March 2014, 18:17:48
Have any of you ever ordered small run custom parts? This is a steal even at the first tier prices. I for one have put my money where my mouth is.

I'm in for practically one of everything:
Deal: Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Deal: Granite Lost and Found
Deal: Granite Half-Ergodox Blank
Deal: Granite Nerdom kit
Deal: Granite Ergodoxian
Deal: Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Deal: Granite Text Modifiers
Deal: Granite Extra Homing keys
Deal: Granite WASD
Deal: Granite Additional Mods Blank
Deal: Granite Multimedia kit
Deal: Granite Apple Kit
Deal: Granite Numpad

The price breaks are just a bonus, I'm more worried about the tipping points. Buy, buy, buy!

Edit:

So, I assume it it okay for one person (say, me) to buy multiple sets of a child kit to meet the MOQ? Because if a certain set doesn't meet its minimum, I'd make it happen. As crazy as that is, that's how much I like this design and the work put into it. :thumb:

I'm here with you jennb. Its worth it to me to order an extra set and put it on ebay or something if that's all it takes to get the MOQ so everyone gets them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 19:11:50
Have any of you ever ordered small run custom parts? This is a steal even at the first tier prices. I for one have put my money where my mouth is.

I'm in for practically one of everything:
Deal: Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Deal: Granite Lost and Found
Deal: Granite Half-Ergodox Blank
Deal: Granite Nerdom kit
Deal: Granite Ergodoxian
Deal: Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Deal: Granite Text Modifiers
Deal: Granite Extra Homing keys
Deal: Granite WASD
Deal: Granite Additional Mods Blank
Deal: Granite Multimedia kit
Deal: Granite Apple Kit
Deal: Granite Numpad

The price breaks are just a bonus, I'm more worried about the tipping points. Buy, buy, buy!

Edit:

So, I assume it it okay for one person (say, me) to buy multiple sets of a child kit to meet the MOQ? Because if a certain set doesn't meet its minimum, I'd make it happen. As crazy as that is, that's how much I like this design and the work put into it. :thumb:

I'm here with you jennb. Its worth it to me to order an extra set and put it on ebay or something if that's all it takes to get the MOQ so everyone gets them.


I am impressed. This is the right attitude.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 28 March 2014, 19:45:59
THis is hard.. Do I want blank, ansi, iso, cyrillic, nordic.. eep so many good choices.  :thumb:

If a child offer doesnt tip is it still made? Im a noob to keyset GB's. I only want this if the ISO gets made.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 28 March 2014, 21:54:32
THis is hard.. Do I want blank, ansi, iso, cyrillic, nordic.. eep so many good choices.  :thumb:

If a child offer doesnt tip is it still made? Im a noob to keyset GB's. I only want this if the ISO gets made.

Thanks!

Correct if any of the kits don't make the first tip they will not get made.  There is still plenty of time though.

I figured the ISO stuff would have started tipping by now being Matt has been showing this on DT also.

I don't want to speak for Matt, but I guys if some of the kits haven't tipped by the deadline he could ask for more time.  However that is up to him to ask.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 28 March 2014, 21:55:53
THis is hard.. Do I want blank, ansi, iso, cyrillic, nordic.. eep so many good choices.  :thumb:

If a child offer doesnt tip is it still made? Im a noob to keyset GB's. I only want this if the ISO gets made.

Thanks!

Correct if any of the kits don't make the first tip they will not get made.  There is still plenty of time though. I figured the ISO stuff would have tipped by now being Matt has been showing this on DT also.

I don't want to speak for Matt, but I guys if some of the kits haven't tipped by the deadline he could ask for more time.  However that is up to him to ask.

Alright that's what I thought, thank you!! :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Razor Lotus on Fri, 28 March 2014, 22:00:17
Have any of you ever ordered small run custom parts? This is a steal even at the first tier prices. I for one have put my money where my mouth is.

I'm in for practically one of everything:
Deal: Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Deal: Granite Lost and Found
Deal: Granite Half-Ergodox Blank
Deal: Granite Nerdom kit
Deal: Granite Ergodoxian
Deal: Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Deal: Granite Text Modifiers
Deal: Granite Extra Homing keys
Deal: Granite WASD
Deal: Granite Additional Mods Blank
Deal: Granite Multimedia kit
Deal: Granite Apple Kit
Deal: Granite Numpad

The price breaks are just a bonus, I'm more worried about the tipping points. Buy, buy, buy!

Edit:

So, I assume it it okay for one person (say, me) to buy multiple sets of a child kit to meet the MOQ? Because if a certain set doesn't meet its minimum, I'd make it happen. As crazy as that is, that's how much I like this design and the work put into it. :thumb:

I'm here with you jennb. Its worth it to me to order an extra set and put it on ebay or something if that's all it takes to get the MOQ so everyone gets them.


I am impressed. This is the right attitude.  :thumb:

unfortunately not everyone has enough money for that attitude :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Fri, 28 March 2014, 22:06:57
Have any of you ever ordered small run custom parts? This is a steal even at the first tier prices. I for one have put my money where my mouth is.

I'm in for practically one of everything:
Deal: Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Deal: Granite Lost and Found
Deal: Granite Half-Ergodox Blank
Deal: Granite Nerdom kit
Deal: Granite Ergodoxian
Deal: Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Deal: Granite Text Modifiers
Deal: Granite Extra Homing keys
Deal: Granite WASD
Deal: Granite Additional Mods Blank
Deal: Granite Multimedia kit
Deal: Granite Apple Kit
Deal: Granite Numpad

The price breaks are just a bonus, I'm more worried about the tipping points. Buy, buy, buy!

Edit:

So, I assume it it okay for one person (say, me) to buy multiple sets of a child kit to meet the MOQ? Because if a certain set doesn't meet its minimum, I'd make it happen. As crazy as that is, that's how much I like this design and the work put into it. :thumb:

I'm here with you jennb. Its worth it to me to order an extra set and put it on ebay or something if that's all it takes to get the MOQ so everyone gets them.


I am impressed. This is the right attitude.  :thumb:

unfortunately not everyone has enough money for that attitude :(

I know this, however people that make all sorts of suggestions in the IC thread, about having full blank sets, and the rgb, etc, yet don't place any orders because they are 'too expensive' get under my skin.

This is an awesome set, and my thanks go out to Matt3o and SP for putting this on. I would just hate to see it fail overall because people don't put in orders to unlock the tiers, which in turn makes it cheaper for everyone, which in turn gets more people to order, etc, etc.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 28 March 2014, 22:07:31
if only the groupbuy adopts a method almost similar to Massdrop's where people get to commit their purchase at the highest tier.
their commit purchase doesn't reflect to the actual purchase until the total number of actual purchase and commit purchase reaches the highest tier.

just throwing some suggestion here.
but for this case, we know deep inside that the highest tier is very hard to achieve.
maybe SP can adopt an almost similar method where the commit option is at tier 50, seeing that tier 50 is where most kit's price drop to a reasonable price.

or another one is to have the commit option actively change to the next tier when the actual and commit reaches to the closest tier.
for eg, when actual purchase is 10, next tier is 25, the commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 25's price. when the commit number reaches 15, the current tier price is now 25 and commit option lets people commit their purchase at tier 50's price and repeat.

This is a very good idea :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Fri, 28 March 2014, 22:32:29
What color of red is being used from the pbt color  chart?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 28 March 2014, 22:46:30
What color of red is being used from the pbt color  chart?

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Curts%20Photos/Granite-DSA-PBT-Colors.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sat, 29 March 2014, 01:57:29
Man, the icon mods aren't moving at all... :'(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 29 March 2014, 03:31:22
Untipped kits: I can't speak for SP, but if Skull Squadron has to be taken as model, I bet that if the GB goes well they won't mind adding the less fortunate kits to the manufacturing line.

Updated status:

(http://i.imgur.com/2Jmaaym.png)

I'm a bit surprised about the blank kits. They have been asked vehemently and nobody is taking them. Already at the first tier is a bergain ($89 for a FULL PBT set, including spacebar!), but at 15 tier is a steal!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 29 March 2014, 03:52:44
Untipped kits: I can't speak for SP, but if Skull Squadron has to be taken as model, I bet that if the GB goes well they won't mind adding the less fortunate kits to the manufacturing line.

Updated status:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2Jmaaym.png)



That would be awesome.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: naasfu on Sat, 29 March 2014, 04:12:22
Just placed my order for a basic TKL setup:

- Common
- Text mods
- Blue enter

This will be my first DSA set. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lighthouse1 on Sat, 29 March 2014, 04:13:09
Thanks, placed my order but was so happy with ISO and £ signs that I ordered the base, space bar, ISO and multi UK kit and then I forgot text modifiers (as I am an idiot).

How do I modify my order to add the text modifiers?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 29 March 2014, 04:14:59
Thanks, placed my order but was so happy with ISO and £ signs that I ordered the base, space bar, ISO and multi UK kit and then I forgot text modifiers (as I am an idiot).

How do I modify my order to add the text modifiers?

just place a new order with the mods, it will be merged.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: pasph on Sat, 29 March 2014, 04:22:41
order can be cancelled
Where and how?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lighthouse1 on Sat, 29 March 2014, 04:26:45
Thanks, placed my order but was so happy with ISO and £ signs that I ordered the base, space bar, ISO and multi UK kit and then I forgot text modifiers (as I am an idiot).

How do I modify my order to add the text modifiers?

just place a new order with the mods, it will be merged.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 29 March 2014, 04:45:08
order can be cancelled
Where and how?

send message to SP and politely ask for cancellation  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 29 March 2014, 06:26:49
Excessive and/or SPLady: It may be too soon to talk about it, but it would be a way to switch sets in the final order? For example: If someone that originally ordered the text mods, that wants instead the icon mods. Better sooner than later  ;D


I would greatly appreciate an answer on this. The point here relates with the alternate sets, mods sets in particular, not reaching MOQ, or reaching a tier with higher prices. Then, some options may be provided for the people to choose the cheaper option, or just to change from text to icons, or the opposite.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Sat, 29 March 2014, 07:50:47
Yea this ist really interesting. If the international kit for german doesn't get tipped, i don't want to buy anything else... How will they handle this? I already placed my order with everything in it...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 29 March 2014, 07:55:35
Yea this ist really interesting. If the international kit for german doesn't get tipped, i don't want to buy anything else... How will they handle this? I already placed my order with everything in it...

let's worry about that towards the end of the GB. Option 1: SP will produce them anyway. Option 2: you'll be able to cancel your order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 29 March 2014, 10:02:02
Current status:

(http://i.imgur.com/85abFVv.png)

green = tipped
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Excessive on Sat, 29 March 2014, 10:17:13
Excessive and/or SPLady: It may be too soon to talk about it, but it would be a way to switch sets in the final order? For example: If someone that originally ordered the text mods, that wants instead the icon mods. Better sooner than later  ;D


I would greatly appreciate an answer on this. The point here relates with the alternate sets, mods sets in particular, not reaching MOQ, or reaching a tier with higher prices. Then, some options may be provided for the people to choose the cheaper option, or just to change from text to icons, or the opposite.

We can not modify or change a order. We can cancel a order and you can reorder. You can also add to an existing order by purchasing more.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Sat, 29 March 2014, 10:22:04
I'm a bit surprised about the blank kits. They have been asked vehemently and nobody is taking them. Already at the first tier is a bergain ($89 for a FULL PBT set, including spacebar!), but at 15 tier is a steal!

i think the problem with SP's system is, and where others have mentioned also in this thread (i didn't check the macross thread as i didn't purchase the set, so i didn't spend much time reading it) where the buyer seems to be taking the risk, is due to the fact that when we joined early, we have our money "taken" or "put on hold by paypal" until the end of the gb period where the final price will be paid to SP or refunded, whichever applies.

these here i believe is what the reasons is that prevent people from joining the groupbuy early;
1) a big chunk of your money is "unusable" by u when u checkout, thus if there is an emergency, you can't use that money until paypal or SP refunded u back when u cancelled it and you probably don't get back your money immediately (do i get this right about the refunding part? pls correct me if i'm wrong)
2) some ppl feels that certain price in a certain tier(s) is only worth spending on certain kits. (i mean, seriously, who would want to buy the windowed kit at USD$36?)

these 2 reasons applies to myself. i'm not sure about how the others feel.
as of now, my cart is holding kits worth USD$230.00 with USD$5.00 of estimate shipping, and i'm from non-US state, which means shipping is going to be a lot more costlier.
i wouldn't want USD$235.00 to be put on hold by paypal when i still might need to use them.

this is my concern which i wish to address to SP.
i hope excessive and/or splady will consider putting a Commit feature into the groupbuy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Excessive on Sat, 29 March 2014, 10:40:28
I'm a bit surprised about the blank kits. They have been asked vehemently and nobody is taking them. Already at the first tier is a bergain ($89 for a FULL PBT set, including spacebar!), but at 15 tier is a steal!

i think the problem with SP's system is, and where others have mentioned also in this thread (i didn't check the macross thread as i didn't purchase the set, so i didn't spend much time reading it) where the buyer seems to be taking the risk, is due to the fact that when we joined early, we have our money "taken" or "put on hold by paypal" until the end of the gb period where the final price will be paid to SP or refunded, whichever applies.

these here i believe is what the reasons is that prevent people from joining the groupbuy early;
1) a big chunk of your money is "unusable" by u when u checkout, thus if there is an emergency, you can't use that money until paypal or SP refunded u back when u cancelled it and you probably don't get back your money immediately (do i get this right about the refunding part? pls correct me if i'm wrong)
2) some ppl feels that certain price in a certain tier(s) is only worth spending on certain kits. (i mean, seriously, who would want to buy the windowed kit at USD$36?)

these 2 reasons applies to myself. i'm not sure about how the others feel.
as of now, my cart is holding kits worth USD$230.00 with USD$5.00 of estimate shipping, and i'm from non-US state, which means shipping is going to be a lot more costlier.
i wouldn't want USD$235.00 to be put on hold by paypal when i still might need to use them.

this is my concern which i wish to address to SP.
i hope excessive and/or splady will consider putting a Commit feature into the groupbuy.

Unused funds are immediately released. If the order is originally $200 and the end price is $100, the remaining $100 hold is immediately removed.

Also, based on Paypal's documentations funds are only held for the first 3 days. We have an authorization to capture those funds up to 30 days after you place an order, however the funds are no longer held specifically for our order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 29 March 2014, 10:52:07
I'm a bit surprised about the blank kits. They have been asked vehemently and nobody is taking them. Already at the first tier is a bergain ($89 for a FULL PBT set, including spacebar!), but at 15 tier is a steal!

i think the problem with SP's system is, and where others have mentioned also in this thread (i didn't check the macross thread as i didn't purchase the set, so i didn't spend much time reading it) where the buyer seems to be taking the risk, is due to the fact that when we joined early, we have our money "taken" or "put on hold by paypal" until the end of the gb period where the final price will be paid to SP or refunded, whichever applies.

these here i believe is what the reasons is that prevent people from joining the groupbuy early;
1) a big chunk of your money is "unusable" by u when u checkout, thus if there is an emergency, you can't use that money until paypal or SP refunded u back when u cancelled it and you probably don't get back your money immediately (do i get this right about the refunding part? pls correct me if i'm wrong)
2) some ppl feels that certain price in a certain tier(s) is only worth spending on certain kits. (i mean, seriously, who would want to buy the windowed kit at USD$36?)

these 2 reasons applies to myself. i'm not sure about how the others feel.
as of now, my cart is holding kits worth USD$230.00 with USD$5.00 of estimate shipping, and i'm from non-US state, which means shipping is going to be a lot more costlier.
i wouldn't want USD$235.00 to be put on hold by paypal when i still might need to use them.

this is my concern which i wish to address to SP.
i hope excessive and/or splady will consider putting a Commit feature into the groupbuy.

Unused funds are immediately released. If the order is originally $200 and the end price is $100, the remaining $100 hold is immediately removed.

Also, based on Paypal's documentations funds are only held for the first 3 days. We have an authorization to capture those funds up to 30 days after you place an order, however the funds are no longer held specifically for our order.

I believe Justnits mentioned this earlier,  but the way Massdrop has

Implemented their commit at a certain price option seems like a

really good idea.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Sat, 29 March 2014, 11:41:05
I think the SP Group Buy system is simply new to most of us and because it adds the wrinkle of putting a hold on your PayPal account is something we have to get used to.

Speaking of the "Commit To Buy"... one of the things that makes Massdrop work is that they only have a few price points to hit and their selection is more limited. Take the Regal Set (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/dsa-keycaps) for example. It starts at $90 and the target price is $85. Their model is to drive interest to reach a specific price point and that's it. It's simple and it works well for them and I like it, but not for everything.

SP is using a traditional group buy model. We see all the price tiers up front, like we did with Retro, CCnG and Klaxon, but money is held on the  front-end instead of the back-end. Yes, if forces you to commit at a higher price point if you want to get in early, but the kits are not on a fixed price point, so you won't overpay for a set and you can always cancel.  There are also a ton of more kits available, so it's a much more complicated GB and I don't think it would necessarily fit well in a MassDrop model.

Like I said, it's a new wrinkle on the traditional GB model and I don't know that it's not a step in the right direction. Too soon to tell, but if things are tight and your wallet has been geek hacked (like mine) then you'll probably wait another 15-days or so to see how the sets pan out.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 29 March 2014, 12:16:32
maybe fewer tiers is a good idea for the next time. Also they need a summary page where you can follow real-time the group buy status, imho.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Sat, 29 March 2014, 12:27:55
I think the SP Group Buy system is simply new to most of us and because it adds the wrinkle of putting a hold on your PayPal account is something we have to get used to.

Speaking of the "Commit To Buy"... one of the things that makes Massdrop work is that they only have a few price points to hit and their selection is more limited. Take the Regal Set (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/dsa-keycaps) for example. It starts at $90 and the target price is $85. Their model is to drive interest to reach a specific price point and that's it. It's simple and it works well for them and I like it, but not for everything.

SP is using a traditional group buy model. We see all the price tiers up front, like we did with Retro, CCnG and Klaxon, but money is held on the  front-end instead of the back-end. Yes, if forces you to commit at a higher price point if you want to get in early, but the kits are not on a fixed price point, so you won't overpay for a set and you can always cancel.  There are also a ton of more kits available, so it's a much more complicated GB and I don't think it would necessarily fit well in a MassDrop model.

Like I said, it's a new wrinkle on the traditional GB model and I don't know that it's not a step in the right direction. Too soon to tell, but if things are tight and your wallet has been geek hacked (like mine) then you'll probably wait another 15-days or so to see how the sets pan out.  :thumb:

i understand that it's much more complicated for SP that has so many tiers.
like i said, if SP can choose one designated tier for people to commit, like 50, 75 or 100, that's at least something for everyone else to see a "real time" interests for that particular kit.
or if it's not a commit feature since it will involves changing their groupbuy system again (which they have been improving all this while, really appreciate the effort!), how about something like a poll for us to see how many people are actually interested in that kit at which tier? (suddenly thought of this when matt mentions about real-time summary status)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 29 March 2014, 12:44:53
maybe fewer tiers is a good idea for the next time. Also they need a summary page where you can follow real-time the group buy status, imho.

I think the tier system they are using now is fine.

It lets you see the price drop faster. Even if it's only in small increments.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: minho on Sat, 29 March 2014, 13:10:21
Do you think the base blank set and the blank extra mod set will tip by the end of the group buy? I want to get these two blank sets, but only if I can get both - if I can't, I would just want to get a text set. This is a bit of a predicament for me because I don't want to miss out on getting at least one of the sets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Razor Lotus on Sat, 29 March 2014, 13:46:15
maybe fewer tiers is a good idea for the next time. Also they need a summary page where you can follow real-time the group buy status, imho.

I hate to put it this way, but personally I think it needs to be easier to pull out of commitment lol]

Like, I can put in my money now at $80 but i want it at $50. But i'm putting in my money to show people that i'm interesting in buying and bringing the tiers down. But if it doesnt go down, im not really interested in it at $80, for example
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sat, 29 March 2014, 13:55:17
we just need to completely ditch the lower tiers.  their prices are insane.

windowed should have been set to $17.75 @ 25 as the lowest MOQ.

these lower tiers are the ones getting complaints.  just get rid of them and people won't be worried about overpaying and will have less money potentially stuck in purgatory.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 29 March 2014, 14:25:48
we just need to completely ditch the lower tiers.  their prices are insane.

windowed should have been set to $17.75 @ 25 as the lowest MOQ.

these lower tiers are the ones getting complaints.  just get rid of them and people won't be worried about overpaying and will have less money potentially stuck in purgatory.

I have to agree with this. I initially wanted to set all the MOQ at 25, SP suggested to start from 10 not to scare people, but it turned out we are scaring them anyway :)

BTW, the GB is going slow but steady. Hopefully more will join towards the end when the tiers will be smashed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 29 March 2014, 14:46:34
we just need to completely ditch the lower tiers.  their prices are insane.

windowed should have been set to $17.75 @ 25 as the lowest MOQ.

these lower tiers are the ones getting complaints.  just get rid of them and people won't be worried about overpaying and will have less money potentially stuck in purgatory.

Yea, this does make more sense.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 29 March 2014, 15:56:21
If MOQs were higher the commited amount will be lower, thus, less money should be put on-hold, and the final expected cost would be lower. Get the MOQs down. Only drawback may be that sets with lower demand may not reach thier MOQ. But money-wise is the more attractive way to go.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 29 March 2014, 16:12:54
Would it be possible to add the rest of the number row to the Cyrillic set?  Namely, I have no interest in the 6.25x spacebar or the generic alphas in the Common Kit whatsoever--I would be getting this set specifically for the cyrillic alphas, but I would HAVE to buy the standard alphas too, just for 7 remaining caps from the number row and the function row (but at least I can get 8 of the function keys and arrows in the Lost And Found kit, also somewhat redundantly). 

Basically for anyone purchasing the standard kit, this set is a great deal.  For anyone with a 1.5x/7x bottom row layout, looking to get foreign legends, this set is suddenly a lot more expensive (a whole additional set of Pro modifiers currently at $45, spacebar, AND additional alphas for a lot of redundancy and left-over caps.)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: lcs on Sat, 29 March 2014, 16:39:37
Would it be possible to add the rest of the number row to the Cyrillic set?  Namely, I have no interest in the 6.25x spacebar or the generic alphas in the Common Kit whatsoever--I would be getting this set specifically for the cyrillic alphas, but I would HAVE to buy the standard alphas too, just for 7 remaining caps from the number row and the function row (but at least I can get 8 of the function keys and arrows in the Lost And Found kit, also somewhat redundantly). 

Basically for anyone purchasing the standard kit, this set is a great deal.  For anyone with a 1.5x/7x bottom row layout, looking to get foreign legends, this set is suddenly a lot more expensive (a whole additional set of Pro modifiers currently at $45, spacebar, AND additional alphas for a lot of redundancy and left-over caps.)

I would like this too, if possible.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 29 March 2014, 17:58:31
I know guys, the Russian kit wasn't even planned and I sneaked it at the very last minute. That's what we've got, I didn't want to jeopardize the common kit for it, but really I hadn't enough time to make a rational decision, sorry. Maybe if the GB goes very well I can have some leverage on SP and ask for some modifications.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 29 March 2014, 18:07:41
Thank you for the explanation.  I hope the Cyrillic set makes it to the MOQ!  Maybe some extra caps would help, but I do understand.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 30 March 2014, 02:41:02
Orders are rising slowly, but  surely :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sun, 30 March 2014, 02:51:13
I have much hope for this set.
Still have to add icon RGB and something else I can't remember to my order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 03:09:14
bam bam bam... another one meets the MOQ...

(http://i.imgur.com/FUL0DYe.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 30 March 2014, 03:12:34
bam bam bam... another one meet the MOQ...

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/FUL0DYe.png)


I know I keep refreshing the PMK page like every 30min to see if there are any more orders.  It says 33 common kits have been sold.

Matt,  you said that you would probably change the Bitcoin cap. Any Ideas on what will replace it?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 03:14:24
bam bam bam... another one meet the MOQ...

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/FUL0DYe.png)


I know I keep refreshing the PMK page like every 30min to see if there are any more orders.

Matt,  you said that you would probably change the Bitcoin cap. Any Ideas on what will replace it?

not yet, maybe the space invader alien. If you have suggestions, shoot!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 30 March 2014, 03:22:04
bam bam bam... another one meet the MOQ...

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/FUL0DYe.png)


I know I keep refreshing the PMK page like every 30min to see if there are any more orders.

Matt,  you said that you would probably change the Bitcoin cap. Any Ideas on what will replace it?

not yet, maybe the space invader alien. If you have suggestions, shoot!

If you can't think of anything you can always fall back on

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Random%20Pics%20from%20Online/Stormtrooper_Helmet_Graphic_by_markalbiar.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sun, 30 March 2014, 03:27:59
I still can't look at my orders on SP's site.
I have to look at my payment authorization email.

Sure, I should just remember what I ordered a day ago, but still.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 03:33:03
I still can't look at my orders on SP's site.
I have to look at my payment authorization email.

Sure, I should just remember what I ordered a day ago, but still.

I thought this was fixed... try to contact Excessive.

bam bam bam... another one meet the MOQ...

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/FUL0DYe.png)


I know I keep refreshing the PMK page like every 30min to see if there are any more orders.

Matt,  you said that you would probably change the Bitcoin cap. Any Ideas on what will replace it?

not yet, maybe the space invader alien. If you have suggestions, shoot!

If you can't think of anything you can always fall back on

Show Image
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Random%20Pics%20from%20Online/Stormtrooper_Helmet_Graphic_by_markalbiar.jpg)


no more SW :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 07:06:52
Toying with Blender :)

(http://i.imgur.com/SNjsOO0.png)

it takes me really a lot of time :) Does anyone have an already made model?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: squarefrog on Sun, 30 March 2014, 07:46:17
Toying with Blender :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SNjsOO0.png)


it takes me really a lot of time :) Does anyone have an already made model?

It would be nice to have a small library of keyboards (100%, tkl, 60% and 'dox natch) and keycaps (SA, DSA, DCS) for group buy rendering. Wish I could help but that third dimension hurts my tiny brain.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 08:14:52
I'll tell you what, I'd pay for a 3d model with DSA caps
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: squarefrog on Sun, 30 March 2014, 08:19:43
I'll tell you what, I'd pay for a 3d model with DSA caps

Why don't we pay someone to come up with the models on the basis that they get credit and then they are open sourced? I'd chip in $30 or something. Blender models would be a good idea as anyone can get blender.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 08:22:33
I tried to ask, so far nobody chimed in
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: squarefrog on Sun, 30 March 2014, 08:31:55
I tried to ask, so far nobody chimed in

I find that quite sad. Even with the incentive of being paid they aren't interested? Maybe I've been spoiled by the many extensive Open Source code bases.

Right. I guess I'll be learning 3D next :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 08:37:34
I tried to ask, so far nobody chimed in

I find that quite sad. Even with the incentive of being paid they aren't interested? Maybe I've been spoiled by the many extensive Open Source code bases.

Right. I guess I'll be learning 3D next :(

maybe there's some 3d community we can ask to.

I asked a couple of guys here on GH I know they do 3d, but they are probably too busy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: squarefrog on Sun, 30 March 2014, 08:47:45
I tried to ask, so far nobody chimed in

I find that quite sad. Even with the incentive of being paid they aren't interested? Maybe I've been spoiled by the many extensive Open Source code bases.

Right. I guess I'll be learning 3D next :(

maybe there's some 3d community we can ask to.

I asked a couple of guys here on GH I know they do 3d, but they are probably too busy.

That could be a solid option. I presume the SP reference guides provide a lot of the technical data for creating the caps? Combine that with some high quality reference images and that should be simple enough.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Sun, 30 March 2014, 08:55:26
bam bam bam... another one meet the MOQ...

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/FUL0DYe.png)


I know I keep refreshing the PMK page like every 30min to see if there are any more orders.

Matt,  you said that you would probably change the Bitcoin cap. Any Ideas on what will replace it?

not yet, maybe the space invader alien. If you have suggestions, shoot!

If you can't think of anything you can always fall back on

Show Image
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Random%20Pics%20from%20Online/Stormtrooper_Helmet_Graphic_by_markalbiar.jpg)


How about this? The 'brick-and-mortar'-style letter 'Z' from Zork?

(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=25674.0;attach=58707;image)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 09:50:02
bam bam bam... another one meet the MOQ...

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/FUL0DYe.png)


I know I keep refreshing the PMK page like every 30min to see if there are any more orders.

Matt,  you said that you would probably change the Bitcoin cap. Any Ideas on what will replace it?

not yet, maybe the space invader alien. If you have suggestions, shoot!

If you can't think of anything you can always fall back on

Show Image
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Random%20Pics%20from%20Online/Stormtrooper_Helmet_Graphic_by_markalbiar.jpg)


How about this? The 'brick-and-mortar'-style letter 'Z' from Zork?

Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=25674.0;attach=58707;image)


hardcore :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Sun, 30 March 2014, 10:26:27
Anyone offering odds on the outcome of the MOQ horserace? I think text mods have a runaway lead now... :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 10:32:44
I believe most of the kits will reach the moq, with text modifiers leading 2:1 over icon.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: BrokenGame on Sun, 30 March 2014, 11:08:52
I believe most of the kits will reach the moq, with text modifiers leading 2:1 over icon.

Maybe the icon modifiers would have a better chance if they were standing side by side with the text modifiers instead of text first and icon almost at the bottom of the page.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 30 March 2014, 11:14:44
I believe most of the kits will reach the moq, with text modifiers leading 2:1 over icon.

Maybe the icon modifiers would have a better chance if they were standing side by side with the text modifiers instead of text first and icon almost at the bottom of the page.


I suggest for the mod sets to be presented in a single entry with the two options. So people who do not know about the two alternatives may be presented with both to choose either one of them, or even the two sets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: BrokenGame on Sun, 30 March 2014, 11:36:15
I believe most of the kits will reach the moq, with text modifiers leading 2:1 over icon.

Maybe the icon modifiers would have a better chance if they were standing side by side with the text modifiers instead of text first and icon almost at the bottom of the page.


I suggest for the mod sets to be presented in a single entry with the two options. So people who do not know about the two alternatives may be presented with both to choose either one of them, or even the two sets.

That would be great, but require more work on the website. They could just put them side by side in categories: [Text, Icon] [Text pro, Icon pro] [INT Mono, Mono, INTL: NO, INTL: FR, Cyrillic] [7U spacebar, 6.25U spacebar] [Text RGB, ICON RGB] [Base blank, Mods blank, Numpad blank, Ergodox Blank, Windowed, ISO blank, RGB blank]. It doesn't require a lot of work and, IMO, may be a better disposition.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 30 March 2014, 11:57:18
I think either way may work. Alternative mod sets should be presented as options for the same function for people to be aware of both. I think some that did not join the IC phase may not know about the alternatives.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 12:15:34
I'll try to talk with Tyler about that tomorrow, but honestly I don't think that is the problem.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: naasfu on Sun, 30 March 2014, 13:36:16
Just added Text Pro Mods (sorry, I prefer text mods over icons) and both spacebars to my order.  Hopefully we can get more people to order so we can reach those sweet, cheaper tiers.

Thank you Matt3o for organizing this great looking and very well thought out GB.  :thumb: 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 30 March 2014, 13:43:41
Potato Poker X with ICON MODIFIERS and WASD. Swaped control and caps lock.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: naasfu on Sun, 30 March 2014, 13:46:56
Potato Poker X with ICON MODIFIERS and WASD. Swaped control and caps lock.

Nice!  I like that subtle red WASD.  No blue return key, though?  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 13:51:30
Potato Poker X with ICON MODIFIERS and WASD. Swaped control and caps lock.

lovely! :)

PS: 5 more for Text mods price drop!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Sun, 30 March 2014, 15:00:52
How about this? The 'brick-and-mortar'-style letter 'Z' from Zork?
Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=25674.0;attach=58707;image)


hardcore :)

It even fits with the theme! Also, a grue keycap would be awesome.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 30 March 2014, 15:40:25


Potato mockup of Granite Poker X ICONS:


Swap caps lock - control.
Remapped backslash - delete.
Red escape.
Blue enter.
Mono number row.
WASD.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sun, 30 March 2014, 16:13:40
Gorgeous.
How are icon mods not on everyone's list?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: naasfu on Sun, 30 March 2014, 16:17:59


Potato mockup of Granite Poker X ICONS:


Swap caps lock - control.
Remapped backslash - delete.
Red escape.
Blue enter.
Mono number row.
WASD.

Cool. :)  Matt3o, maybe put these mockups in the OP?  They'll certainly entice people to add more kits.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Sun, 30 March 2014, 16:23:23
Go for icon mods, especially icon RGB!!   :-X :cool: :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DWawa on Sun, 30 March 2014, 16:53:03


Potato mockup of Granite Poker X ICONS:


Swap caps lock - control.
Remapped backslash - delete.
Red escape.
Blue enter.
Mono number row.
WASD.



Mono numbers but not mono punctuation keys (my choice)? Still excellent.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Sun, 30 March 2014, 16:54:01
I'll try to talk with Tyler about that tomorrow, but honestly I don't think that is the problem.

Simplest solution would be to fix the sort order of the child kits.

Given it's running on WordPress simplest fix is to add a custom field to the groupbuy pages and order based on that in the PHP that renders the list.

Basically one line of code change plus entering some numbers on the relevant pages.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 30 March 2014, 17:23:43
I asked SP to put the kits in order of insertion (that would make perfect sense), but it seems it didn't work. I'll try to ping them again tomorrow.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 30 March 2014, 17:32:59
POKER X - MONO LEGENDS + ICONS + WASD


Red escape
Blue enter
Delete remapped to back slash
Control swaped with Caps Lock
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DWawa on Sun, 30 March 2014, 18:11:24
POKER X - MONO LEGENDS + ICONS + WASD


Red escape
Blue enter
Delete remapped to back slash
Control swaped with Caps Lock

Ah, yes! Kibbitzers like me are really giving you a taste of what Matt3o went through putting the GB together--more this, less that, where's my pet icon, etc.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sun, 30 March 2014, 18:54:27
POKER X - MONO LEGENDS + ICONS + WASD


Red escape
Blue enter
Delete remapped to back slash
Control swaped with Caps Lock

+ numpad?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 30 March 2014, 19:06:26
POKER X - MONO LEGENDS + ICONS + WASD


Red escape
Blue enter
Delete remapped to back slash
Control swaped with Caps Lock

+ numpad?


You will need either two number sets, or to use the mono legends with symbols for your number row.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Sun, 30 March 2014, 19:58:56
Potato Poker X with ICON MODIFIERS and WASD. Swaped control and caps lock.

I did almost the same thing. Standard Poker II layout with Icon Mods. Here's what I'll be buying for:

(http://i.imgur.com/DGGH3RO.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 30 March 2014, 20:27:39
Potato Poker X with ICON MODIFIERS and WASD. Swaped control and caps lock.

I did almost the same thing. Standard Poker II layout with Icon Mods. Here's what I'll be buying for:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/DGGH3RO.png)



Nice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 01:40:19
Another potate mockup: Graphite Leo FC660M w/Icon modifiers.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 31 March 2014, 01:47:32
I was browsing GH during my break at work, and I spent about 5 minutes searching for this thread in the GB subforum before remembering that it wasn't there.

This GB isn't gonna get half the exposure it deserves.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:07:37
Everyone put a link to this GB in their signature? That'll at least spread its presence a little wider.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Beca on Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:19:49
I hope more people order the blank set!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:30:55
Everyone put a link to this GB in their signature? That'll at least spread its presence a little wider.
Good idea.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:34:47
Everyone put a link to this GB in their signature? That'll at least spread its presence a little wider.

Done

Another potate mockup: Graphite Leo FC660M w/Icon modifiers.

This looks good.  I have been thinking about getting a FC660M with blues.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:00:14
Funny experiment

put in your signature the following link:

Code: [Select]
http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/sig.php?u=USERNAME
replacing USERNAME with your username. this way we will be able to tell if the signature thing actually works.

The result of the experiment is here: http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php

(don't try to cheat! I see you!)

PS: you can send no username at all and send anonymous stats
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sth on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:08:39
wait... so... to get an HHKB layout, you would have to spend $80 in mods... plus the base set... just to put like half of them in a box and never use them...

and people say topre is expensive...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: naasfu on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:09:19
Hehe nice.  Ok I updated the URL in my sig.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:09:52
Funny experiment

put in your signature the following link:

Code: [Select]
http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/sig.php?u=USERNAME
replacing USERNAME with your username. this way we will be able to tell if the signature thing actually works.

The result of the experiment is here: http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php

(don't try to cheat! I see you!)

Done.  I clicked on the link one time to verify I had put it in correctly.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:14:18
Funny experiment

put in your signature the following link:

Code: [Select]
http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/sig.php?u=USERNAME
replacing USERNAME with your username. this way we will be able to tell if the signature thing actually works.

The result of the experiment is here: http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php

(don't try to cheat! I see you!)

Done.  I clicked on the link one time to verify I had put it in correctly.

yeah, 1 test click is understood. you can also remove the username altogether and send anonymous stats
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:16:38
Funny experiment

put in your signature the following link:

Code: [Select]
http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/sig.php?u=USERNAME
replacing USERNAME with your username. this way we will be able to tell if the signature thing actually works.

The result of the experiment is here: http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php

(don't try to cheat! I see you!)

Done.  I clicked on the link one time to verify I had put it in correctly.

you can also remove the username altogether and send anonymous stats

What fun would that be?  I want to know how many people click my link if any :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:22:54
wait... so... to get an HHKB layout, you would have to spend $80 in mods... plus the base set... just to put like half of them in a box and never use them...

and people say topre is expensive...

there are no MX keyboards with that layout, it's just for custom creations, so it wasn't at the top of the priority, anyway just break those tiers!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sth on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:24:03
wait... so... to get an HHKB layout, you would have to spend $80 in mods... plus the base set... just to put like half of them in a box and never use them...

and people say topre is expensive...

there are no MX keyboards with that layout, it's just for custom creations, so it wasn't at the top of the priority, anyway just break those tiers!


yeah i understand, but it's not realistic for me... and flat profile is less enticing to me than sculpted.

someday i will find the perfect mx hhkb set... for now i will leave your thread to interested parties ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:37:52
didn't the gh nostalgia(?) set have a hhkb layout?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sth on Mon, 31 March 2014, 04:54:49
didn't the gh nostalgia(?) set have a hhkb layout?

yeah but ABS and... lets just say not my 5th choice for color scheme...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 05:01:23
didn't the gh nostalgia(?) set have a hhkb layout?

yeah but ABS and... lets just say not my 5th choice for color scheme...

as soon as SP has PBT spacebar in DCS.............
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sth on Mon, 31 March 2014, 06:07:49
didn't the gh nostalgia(?) set have a hhkb layout?

yeah but ABS and... lets just say not my 5th choice for color scheme...

as soon as SP has PBT spacebar in DCS.............

honestly i dont mind abs for spacebars, they're cheap, usually not warped and a bit of shine on a key that a very calloused part of my thumb touches doesnt matter to me, compared to shiny 1x keys at least. if it wasnt clear already, i'm using a hhkb which has ABS spacebar anyways.  i know its not easy to match colors sometimes though between different plastic types.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 06:14:27
warping is not really an issue here (have a look at the picture in the first post), so I really see no issues at waiting for a DCS spacebar. Only problem is maybe thickness.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 31 March 2014, 06:28:47
didn't the gh nostalgia(?) set have a hhkb layout?

yeah but ABS and... lets just say not my 5th choice for color scheme...

as soon as SP has PBT spacebar in DCS.............

When SP gets the DCS PBT spacebar sorted out I would love to
get a full PBT classic black on beige set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Mon, 31 March 2014, 06:36:39
Updated my signature, and posted here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55800.new#new) asking for this thread to be included in the main GB forum, where I think it belongs.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 08:51:45
Everyone put a link to this GB in their signature? That'll at least spread its presence a little wider.

Done

Another potate mockup: Graphite Leo FC660M w/Icon modifiers.

This looks good.  I have been thinking about getting a FC660M with blues.


You should get one. The Leo is a very high quality board, and its layout is on par with a TKL. And with the Graphite set it will have the nice look it deserves.
 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 08:58:23
Remember that Leo's spacebar is not standard and you need to cut and glue the stems to make it compatible. IE: take some spare spacebars!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 08:58:35
Funny experiment

put in your signature the following link:

Code: [Select]
http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/sig.php?u=USERNAME
replacing USERNAME with your username. this way we will be able to tell if the signature thing actually works.

The result of the experiment is here: http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php (http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php)

(don't try to cheat! I see you!)

Done.  I clicked on the link one time to verify I had put it in correctly.


This is not working for me...? Am I doing something wrong?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 31 March 2014, 09:00:04
Funny experiment

put in your signature the following link:

Code: [Select]
http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/sig.php?u=USERNAME
replacing USERNAME with your username. this way we will be able to tell if the signature thing actually works.

The result of the experiment is here: http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php (http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php)

(don't try to cheat! I see you!)

Done.  I clicked on the link one time to verify I had put it in correctly.


This is not working for me...? Am I doing something wrong?

looks like its working at least your name is on the totals page with 1 click
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 09:05:12
Funny experiment

put in your signature the following link:

Code: [Select]
http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/sig.php?u=USERNAME
replacing USERNAME with your username. this way we will be able to tell if the signature thing actually works.

The result of the experiment is here: http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php (http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php)

(don't try to cheat! I see you!)

Done.  I clicked on the link one time to verify I had put it in correctly.


This is not working for me...? Am I doing something wrong?

looks like its working at least your name is on the totals page with 1 click


Oh yes it is now, TY for the feedback.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 09:12:31
Oh yes it is now, TY for the feedback.

the script does some checks to prevent counting the same person more than once.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 09:14:18
Oh yes it is now, TY for the feedback.

the script does some checks to prevent counting the same person more than once.


Of course. It makes total sense. Now the link to the thread is in my sig.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 09:59:58
More potato mockups: This time is the Leopold FC660M Layout with blue enter key and the geekhack key in place of the windows key. The left control key has been swaped with the caps lock. The set provides keys to properly identify this common option here at GH.


If you want to see a mockup with a particular layout, please post a picture of it, and I will try to prepare it for you. Just specify your preferences in terms of mono legends, wasd, icons, nerdoms, or whatever option you want to see.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 10:13:11
the Leopold might look good with a red arrow cluster too
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 10:26:11
Here you are. It looks awesome.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 10:28:14
in the meantime text modifiers hit the 25 tier! A full PBT sublimated TKL keyboard costs now $75 (!!!!!!) (aiming at $67)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 12:24:21
Leo FC-660M with text modifiers.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yicaoyimu on Mon, 31 March 2014, 12:28:12
Just a heads up, Leopold FC660M spacebar has awkward stem positions. I don't think the spacebar from this GB will work on FC660M.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 12:29:17
Just a heads up, Leopold FC660M spacebar has awkward stem positions. I don't think the spacebar from this GB will work on FC660M.

ditto http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1277677#msg1277677
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 12:34:22
Just a heads up, Leopold FC660M spacebar has awkward stem positions. I don't think the spacebar from this GB will work on FC660M.


The space bar should be the original Leopold, or a replacement one that can sourced from QTan, or Taobao's KC84 spacebars. All are PBT and can be get in darkgray, white, and black. No standard spacebar fits the Leopold.


Other option is to glue stems from donor caps at the proper positions to fit the stabilizers' in the Leopold. The central stem is in the same position as any 6.25u standard spacebar.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 12:49:40
Leo FC-660M with text modifiers.


Matt, with this mock-up, it seems that the text in the 1.25u caps lock is a little taller than the rest of the text legends, and/or the text of the super 1u key looks a little smaller. Should they be the same height instead?, or the differences are intentional?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 12:54:40
Leo FC-660M with text modifiers.


Matt, with this mock-up, it seems that the text in the 1.25u caps lock is a little taller than the rest of the text legends, and/or the text of the super 1u key looks a little smaller. Should they be the same height instead?, or the differences are intentional?

I'll check that, thanks for the heads up. I believe they should be the same, but it seems you are not using the latest version.

Also.

Possible alternatives to bitcoin icon that I have already

(http://i.imgur.com/x9hiQBi.png)

if nothing better comes out I'll pick one of them. Honestly I love the D&D one, but I might simply take the alien or the arrow.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 12:56:33
Leo FC-660M with text modifiers.


Matt, with this mock-up, it seems that the text in the 1.25u caps lock is a little taller than the rest of the text legends, and/or the text of the super 1u key looks a little smaller. Should they be the same height instead?, or the differences are intentional?

I'll check that, thanks for the heads up. I believe they should be the same, but it seems you are not using the latest version.

Also.

Possible alternatives to bitcoin icon that I have already

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/x9hiQBi.png)


if nothing better comes out I'll pick one of them. Honestly I love the D&D one, but I might simply take the alien or the arrow.


I vote for the phantom one.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 31 March 2014, 12:58:07
Leo FC-660M with text modifiers.


Matt, with this mock-up, it seems that the text in the 1.25u caps lock is a little taller than the rest of the text legends, and/or the text of the super 1u key looks a little smaller. Should they be the same height instead?, or the differences are intentional?

I'll check that, thanks for the heads up. I believe they should be the same, but it seems you are not using the latest version.

Also.

Possible alternatives to bitcoin icon that I have already



if nothing better comes out I'll pick one of them. Honestly I love the D&D one, but I might simply take the alien or the arrow.


I vote for the phantom one.

the phantom is cursed! :p :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 13:04:05
Leo FC-660M with text modifiers.


Matt, with this mock-up, it seems that the text in the 1.25u caps lock is a little taller than the rest of the text legends, and/or the text of the super 1u key looks a little smaller. Should they be the same height instead?, or the differences are intentional?

I'll check that, thanks for the heads up. I believe they should be the same, but it seems you are not using the latest version.

Also.

Possible alternatives to bitcoin icon that I have already



if nothing better comes out I'll pick one of them. Honestly I love the D&D one, but I might simply take the alien or the arrow.


I vote for the phantom one.

the phantom is cursed! :p :D


Cursed? Nah, it is way too cool. I ain't superstitious.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 13:10:10
I don't know who I should contact to get permission to use the phantom. so basically I can't use it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Mon, 31 March 2014, 13:32:23
What? No one like the dungeon-stone letter 'Z' from Zork?!

Fine.

I hope you're all eaten by grues.

Since you're all philistines, my vote goes to the D&D logo.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 13:36:39
What? No one like the dungeon-stone letter 'Z' from Zork?!

Fine.

I hope you're all eaten by grues.

Since you're all philistines, my vote goes to the D&D logo.  :thumb:

no actually Zork has my vote too. but you know... lot's of boobies around here :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 31 March 2014, 13:41:35
I don't know who I should contact to get permission to use the phantom. so basically I can't use it.

HaveANiceDay or bpiphany?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 13:43:47
I don't know who I should contact to get permission to use the phantom. so basically I can't use it.

HaveANiceDay or bpiphany?

I'll try, thanks
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Mon, 31 March 2014, 13:50:53
no actually Zork has my vote too. but you know... lot's of boobies around here :P

Tittayz!!!!

 :p :p :p :p :p :p

 :confused:

Seriously, I don't understand at all.

Women don't like Zork? And there's no way I'm surrounded by bewbz and not aware of them.

Or do you mean 'boobs' as uninformed men who don't 'get' Zork?

Also, I hope this thread (and future PMK groupbuys) rise from this vendor ghetto into the main groupbuy forum.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 13:56:48
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 13:59:36
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php (http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php) . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.


Awesome. Let us know if we can do something else.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:06:14
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Free complete set for the one with most "genuine" referrals. This is something SP should implement.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:09:06
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php (http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php) . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Free complete set for the one with most "genuine" referrals. This is something SP should implement.


I do not think a referral worth a free set. In any case, who actually earned rights on this set is Matt because of its hard work.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:11:06
I don't know who I should contact to get permission to use the phantom. so basically I can't use it.

HaveANiceDay or bpiphany?

I'll try, thanks

When I did the Phantom Sticker, I contacted 7bit to get permission. He said...

Quote from: 7bit
HaveANiceDay designed it.

I think it is OK when you run a group buy of it, because you are no commercial shop.

Hope that helps!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:12:34
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php (http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php) . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Free complete set for the one with most "genuine" referrals. This is something SP should implement.


I do not think referrals worth a free set. In any case, who actually earned rights on this set is Matt because of its hard work.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:20:32
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Free complete set for the one with most "genuine" referrals. This is something SP should implement.

No these are NOT referrals, instead we are testing the validity of linking group buys in our signatures :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MsYutai on Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:37:57
Oh yeah I totally clicked the link in someone's sig.

But I think this is going to be the last GB set I purchase for awhile. The pain of waiting for the keys to be made is too much. That and my wallet hurts. :(

EDIT: Here's hoping the Extra Homing keys set makes it to MOQ~
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:39:42
Oh yeah I totally clicked the link in someone's sig.

But I think this is going to be the last GB set I purchase for awhile. The pain of waiting for the keys to be made is too much. That and my wallet hurts. :(


Well your wallet does not matter, and your pain could be mitigated buying a new board while you are waiting for your new caps.  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 31 March 2014, 16:01:33
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Whoa!  How'd I get 12 clicks already?!?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 16:49:44
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php (http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php) . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Whoa!  How'd I get 12 clicks already?!?


You are 12k popular.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 31 March 2014, 17:18:09
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Whoa!  How'd I get 12 clicks already?!?

I guess the more posts you have the more likely someone sees your signature hence clicks your link...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:16:17
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Whoa!  How'd I get 12 clicks already?!?

I guess the more posts you have the more likely someone sees your signature hence clicks your link...

Is that a challenge?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:27:44
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php (http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php) . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Whoa!  How'd I get 12 clicks already?!?

I guess the more posts you have the more likely someone sees your signature hence clicks your link...

Is that a challenge?


A challenge? for someone like you with over 20 posts per day, that is a piece of cake. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 31 March 2014, 19:57:58
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php (http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php) . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Whoa!  How'd I get 12 clicks already?!?

I guess the more posts you have the more likely someone sees your signature hence clicks your link...

Is that a challenge?


A challenge? for someone like you with over 20 posts per day, that is a piece of cake. :thumb:

Think of it this way, the things in my signature have over 14 thousand chances to be seen. :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:25:42
Poker X RGB with icons.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 31 March 2014, 21:47:12
PS: it seems our experiment is working after all http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php . links in the signatures are actually clicked. Let's see in a couple of days.

Whoa!  How'd I get 12 clicks already?!?

I guess the more posts you have the more likely someone sees your signature hence clicks your link...

The irony is that I have sigs turned off, and thus don't even see my own.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: eMps on Tue, 01 April 2014, 02:53:23
I offer one thousand and thirty internets for a mockup of a US ANSI Majestouch TKL with text mods (+text RGB), grey esc/tilde/pipe keys, and a colemak layout.

Pretty please :)

I made one myself and posted it in this thread.

EDIT: meant tilde, not tab ^_^
EDIT#2: I made a rough mockup using MS paint and found grey esc more appealing than red, so as not to break the symmetry.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 02:56:23
how much an internet worth these days?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 01 April 2014, 03:50:43
Just added Text Mods and Icon RGB to my order.

Out of curiosity Matt3o, are we as far along, order-wise, as you expect us to be at this stage?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 01 April 2014, 03:59:30
how much an internet worth these days?

one internet =10 esports dollars
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:03:24
Just added Text Mods and Icon RGB to my order.

Out of curiosity Matt3o, are we as far along, order-wise, as you expect us to be at this stage?

The GB is doing well, every day you can see more and more kits reaching the MOQ. At this pace we should reach 100 tier for the common set. That said, sales are a bit slow especially for the less common kits (those kits that have been desperately asked for in the IC and I've spent days designing).

The Skull Squadron set made 50% of the sales the last 24h so I guess there's still plenty of time, but this set will be a good test for the future GBs I will organize, I won't listen to IC too much for sure and I'll limit myself to the standard options.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:16:40
I won't listen to IC too much for sure and I'll limit myself to the standard options.
Yeah, it really sucks that you spent all that time on the icon mods and stuff only to have no one ordering them.
Leaves a bad taste in the mouth, for sure.

Hopefully this GB makes out like Macross and explodes in the late game, if not sooner.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:20:17
I think more surveys could have helped how much e.g. the icons/text mods are actually demanded.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coreda on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:24:53
Damn, this looks great.

Quote
Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=55314.0;attach=55839;image)

Are the dark grey keys really this dark, as they look lighter in the OP designs. Anyone have any other photos of that color for comparison?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:25:36
seems like it was literally the people who posted that the liked the icons that ended up buying it....so not very many.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:28:54
Damn, this looks great.

Quote
Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=55314.0;attach=55839;image)

Are the dark grey keys really this dark, as they look lighter in the OP designs. Anyone have any other photos of that color for comparison?

Yes, the dark gray is actually lighter. Unfortunately I don't have samples yet.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:31:39
Damn, this looks great.

Quote
Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=55314.0;attach=55839;image)

Are the dark grey keys really this dark, as they look lighter in the OP designs. Anyone have any other photos of that color for comparison?

Here are the colors

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Curts%20Photos/Granite-DSA-PBT-Colors.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:33:25
Just added Text Mods and Icon RGB to my order.

Out of curiosity Matt3o, are we as far along, order-wise, as you expect us to be at this stage?

The GB is doing well, every day you can see more and more kits reaching the MOQ. At this pace we should reach 100 tier for the common set. That said, sales are a bit slow especially for the less common kits (those kits that have been desperately asked for in the IC and I've spent days designing).

The Skull Squadron set made 50% of the sales the last 24h so I guess there's still plenty of time, but this set will be a good test for the future GBs I will organize, I won't listen to IC too much for sure and I'll limit myself to the standard options.

i haven't contributed to the numbers yet as i'm waiting for the last 24 hours where the price is more finalized (or cheaper) and then i'll order them according to my budget (USD$190 limit with shipping  :-[ )
matt3o, any chance for that cyrillic kit to get at least a full alpha set? (it's just missing 1, 5, 8, 9, 0, -, = keys)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:35:28
matt3o, any chance for that cyrillic kit to get at least a full alpha set? (it's just missing 1, 5, 8, 9, 0, -, = keys)

it's all down to the success of the GB. As of now, I'd say no.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:54:16
Matt3o, this granite PBT and its grey scheme reminds me of tomb stones. And you know, a tie in with Bro Caps' ZomBro could result in a huge drive for this GB. I saw the relevance in theme after I saw those ZomBro's in a coffin. How about this? Would love to experience the same hype train of Toxic. That would be really awesome!

@Bro Caps.. what do you think?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 05:00:37
that's a nice idea actually :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Tue, 01 April 2014, 05:06:10
Come on then....... :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: morpheus on Tue, 01 April 2014, 08:13:42
I'm really into Topre and would like to minimize MX stuff but I can't resist the pull of this color and that it is PBT! Oh man!!


Thanks for pulling this together matt3o - I've been following in IC thread as well and appreciate the community input to make this happens.

Just wait for the Topre sliders that are compatible with MX keycaps!  Best of both worlds.

Novatouch?  I get tingles up my leg just thinking about it. Too much information?

Btw, this might be my first GB ever.

But I need to know, will this set fit on a QFR properly, with all the LED's?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Tue, 01 April 2014, 08:17:48
Yes it should. Unless you have some custom made LED that are bulging, I don't see a problem here.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 08:28:07
I'm really into Topre and would like to minimize MX stuff but I can't resist the pull of this color and that it is PBT! Oh man!!


Thanks for pulling this together matt3o - I've been following in IC thread as well and appreciate the community input to make this happens.

Just wait for the Topre sliders that are compatible with MX keycaps!  Best of both worlds.

Novatouch?  I get tingles up my leg just thinking about it. Too much information?

Btw, this might be my first GB ever.

But I need to know, will this set fit on a QFR properly, with all the LED's?

light doesn't pass through (so it will simply bleed out from the sides), but yes, it will work.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 01 April 2014, 08:28:39
I'm really into Topre and would like to minimize MX stuff but I can't resist the pull of this color and that it is PBT! Oh man!!


Thanks for pulling this together matt3o - I've been following in IC thread as well and appreciate the community input to make this happens.

Just wait for the Topre sliders that are compatible with MX keycaps!  Best of both worlds.

Novatouch?  I get tingles up my leg just thinking about it. Too much information?

Btw, this might be my first GB ever.

But I need to know, will this set fit on a QFR properly, with all the LED's?

Yes. There is a windowed keys kit you can add on that I think will
cover the QFR's led's, but they are blank.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 01 April 2014, 08:51:39
how much an internet worth these days?


Nothing, zero, nada...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 08:59:07
5 more to tip the common kit!

(http://i.imgur.com/nBDYTXx.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Tue, 01 April 2014, 10:38:06
Matt3o, this granite PBT and its grey scheme reminds me of tomb stones. And you know, a tie in with Bro Caps' ZomBro could result in a huge drive for this GB. I saw the relevance in theme after I saw those ZomBro's in a coffin. How about this? Would love to experience the same hype train of Toxic. That would be really awesome!

@Bro Caps.. what do you think?
So, Matt, you gonna PM Bro Caps about this because I am not sure if he's reading this thread. This will be very exciting, but on the other hand, he's just one man - I am not sure how many caps he can make. Already he's having very little sleep  :-X
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 10:47:46
I wouldn't really know how to make it work. Apart from the color I don't see any connection, but if anyone wants a zombie cap it's nice to know it is possible.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrClaus on Tue, 01 April 2014, 10:52:52
Just a question from an interested buyer, are all the stepped capslock in all the keysets centre-stemmed? I'm planning on putting them on my filco tkl. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 11:01:50
Just a question from an interested buyer, are all the stepped capslock in all the keysets centre-stemmed? I'm planning on putting them on my filco tkl. :)

no, left stemmed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 01 April 2014, 11:18:05
Ugh so many hard choices! I reaaaaally want to add the Blue enter key to my cart, but $14.50 for two keys.... lets hope more people jump in! So far I'm looking at:

   Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)      
   Granite Cyrillic: RU, UA      
   Granite Text Modifiers   
   Granite Text Pro Modifiers   
   Granite Numpad      
   Granite Text RGB             
   Granite 7u Spacebar      
   Granite Extra Homing keys      
   Granite Blue Enter

Anyway, entire GB looks superb, looking forward to draining my wallet once again - well done Matt3o!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 01 April 2014, 11:20:00
I noticed skull squadron just was done being made, do SP's sets that are run through their system get bumped ahead and produced before other group buys that don't us SP's system?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Excessive on Tue, 01 April 2014, 11:27:33
I noticed skull squadron just was done being made, do SP's sets that are run through their system get bumped ahead and produced before other group buys that don't us SP's system?

Nope. We only built the system to help the community, whether or not community members want to use the system is completely optional. If a GB leader does use the system, and it meets the MOQ of 25 than we will provide a free set to the GB leader. We will also give regular updates on the status of GB's as they move through production. Outside of that there is no other difference on our side.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 11:35:44
I noticed skull squadron just was done being made, do SP's sets that are run through their system get bumped ahead and produced before other group buys that don't us SP's system?

I believe DSA is slightly faster to manufacture. DSA Retro was also very fast (3 weeks I seem to recall).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 01 April 2014, 14:51:05
Someone sell me the NERV key T_T
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:04:28
Someone sell me the NERV key T_T


Buy your own set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:06:11
Someone sell me the NERV key T_T

I will give it to you :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:07:11
Someone sell me the NERV key T_T


Buy your own set.

I ain't about to spend $18 + shipping to throw out the other keycaps for the NERV one, although I probably would.

Someone sell me the NERV key T_T

I will give it to you :)

Thank you I love you I'll cover shipping + extra <3
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:08:36
Someone sell me the NERV key T_T


Buy your own set.

I ain't about to spend $18 + shipping to throw out the other keycaps for the NERV one, although I probably would.

Someone sell me the NERV key T_T

I will give it to you :)

Thank you I love you I'll cover shipping + extra <3

No problem.  I will PM you when I get my caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: IPT on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:10:30
i just realized there was the imperial and rebel crest in the novelty keys....damn i want those but i dunno about DSA profile for me lol.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:21:38
Someone sell me the NERV key T_T


Buy your own set.

I ain't about to spend $18 + shipping to throw out the other keycaps for the NERV one, although I probably would.

Someone sell me the NERV key T_T

I will give it to you :)

Thank you I love you I'll cover shipping + extra <3


Give your love to the GB and support the community buying your own set  :-* .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 01 April 2014, 16:08:30
[attachimg=1]

Needs more Cyrillic orders :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 April 2014, 16:44:40
neat! :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 01 April 2014, 17:10:37
(Attachment Link)

Needs more Cyrillic orders :)


This is the best way to promote your favorite sets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: duq on Tue, 01 April 2014, 18:04:45
Will probably submit order last minute...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 01 April 2014, 18:13:03
Will probably submit order last minute...

If it goes like the macross GB then you won't be the only one.

Speaking of. Man they got macross done quick.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: admiralvorian on Tue, 01 April 2014, 18:53:11
I'm gonna cry a little bit if the color text mods doesn't reach MOQ
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Tue, 01 April 2014, 19:08:32
Will probably submit order last minute...

If it goes like the macross GB then you won't be the only one.

Speaking of. Man they got macross done quick.

I'm thinking given they pre-auth the monies they could fill down time between now and the end of the group-buy producing the likely runs...  Means come end of the group-buy they might be very close to what they need to ship.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 01 April 2014, 19:55:58
It seems that some people are thinking to post last minute. I wonder if SP can keep a separated pre-order list, just to keep track of those late bloomers...Maybe as a functionality to be considered for future GBs.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Wed, 02 April 2014, 01:11:21
Which programm do you use to generate those beautiful keyboard designs? I'd like to put everything together for me (and the community).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 April 2014, 01:50:39
The Poker Patriot now with shadow...


[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boradori007 on Wed, 02 April 2014, 02:23:47
The Poker Patriot now with shadow...


(Attachment Link)
hmm maybe I should get Icon instead of text lol
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jebbs on Wed, 02 April 2014, 02:35:51
The Poker Patriot now with shadow...


(Attachment Link)
hmm maybe I should get Icon instead of text lol

Yeah I'm torn between either the text mods or the icon mods as well.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 02 April 2014, 02:42:08
The Poker Patriot now with shadow...


(Attachment Link)
hmm maybe I should get Icon instead of text lol

The Poker Patriot now with shadow...


(Attachment Link)
hmm maybe I should get Icon instead of text lol

Yeah I'm torn between either the text mods or the icon mods as well.
Icon mods.
Icon RGB.
Get 'em.

Please.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Wed, 02 April 2014, 05:36:45
Yea! Get 'em, there's nothing more beautiful!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: eMps on Wed, 02 April 2014, 07:22:34
I made a mockup of what my keyboard will look like. I also made one for qwerty.

[attach=1]

[attach=2]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 April 2014, 08:51:07
I made a mockup of what my keyboard will look like. I also made one for qwerty.

(Attachment Link)

(Attachment Link)


Very cool!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 April 2014, 10:46:44
I am considering to buy a second Poker, this time the new Poker II, and I will program the following layout.


[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: archer on Wed, 02 April 2014, 11:11:06
I haven't looked, because I'm at work, but is there a way to add something to an order? I'm thinking about picking up the WASD set. Would that be a separate order now? Or can I add onto my current order somehow?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 April 2014, 11:14:15
I haven't looked, because I'm at work, but is there a way to add something to an order? I'm thinking about picking up the WASD set. Would that be a separate order now? Or can I add onto my current order somehow?


This was discussed here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55673.msg1280859#msg1280859).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: archer on Wed, 02 April 2014, 11:42:12
I haven't looked, because I'm at work, but is there a way to add something to an order? I'm thinking about picking up the WASD set. Would that be a separate order now? Or can I add onto my current order somehow?


This was discussed here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55673.msg1280859#msg1280859).
thank you sir
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 02 April 2014, 13:40:35
Tomorrow I'll work on the legends and on the case, but keycaps are almost there.

Not perfect but I should be able to export nice mock-ups

(http://i.imgur.com/D1ESFvc.png)

ps: very few new orders today :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 02 April 2014, 13:42:11
Tomorrow I'll work on the legends and on the case, but keycaps are almost there.

Not perfect but I should be able to export nice mock-ups

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/D1ESFvc.png)


ps: very few new orders today :(
I'll be ordering a few things a little latter today. Really want these for my Smallfry.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 02 April 2014, 13:47:25
Very nice work matt3o with the 3d render
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 April 2014, 13:50:29
Tomorrow I'll work on the legends and on the case, but keycaps are almost there.

Not perfect but I should be able to export nice mock-ups

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/D1ESFvc.png)


ps: very few new orders today :(


Very cool! This will certainly be a good teaser.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Wed, 02 April 2014, 15:26:04
I want to order.

I just haven't been able to figure out what combination of stuff I want. There are so many choices.

I want to get it right on the first shot.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Wed, 02 April 2014, 16:11:32
I want to order.

I just haven't been able to figure out what combination of stuff I want. There are so many choices.

I want to get it right on the first shot.

Buy all of it. You'll never be wrong on the combination you want, only the number of keyboards to cover.
I'm personally going all Icon Mods for 60% but will also be able to cover 104.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Wed, 02 April 2014, 16:59:48
Planning to buy in w/ two bigger sets. Don't like to have holds on funds so I'm waiting a bit longer.. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 02 April 2014, 18:31:02
5 more to tip the common kit!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nBDYTXx.png)


Slightly confused on how this group buy works... if a kit does not reach tipping point, is it not produced? On the pimpyourkeyboard site it says:
Quote
Please Note:
If you purchase this deal you will only be charged the final group price, when the deal expires, and only if it reaches the tipping point (MOQ).

I added the Cyrillic kit to my order, but it still needs 6 more orders to tip - if it doesn't reach that point, is that particular kit just removed from the total order?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 02 April 2014, 18:40:56
Yeah, I think.
They'll refund you the cost of the kit, and the kit won't be made.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Wed, 02 April 2014, 19:17:46
I'm guessing there is no way to see the current order value with the tiers taken into consideration or way to add more kits to an order?

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 02 April 2014, 19:43:26
Here's what I'd love to see:

Currently the sets heavily favor standard Filco-style layouts.  A 6.25x spacebar is included with the base alpha kit and everything else necessary.  Those with 7x spacebar layouts have to get extra pro modifiers AND an extra spacebar (and somehow the pro modifiers have more orders than 7x spacebars, which is just confusing).  And anyone wanting to get international kits has to buy a largely redundant standard kit.

Surely it shouldn't have been too difficult to accommodate, given that DSA is all symmetrical, and extra 1x keys allocated to certain sets for dye sublimation should not be a problem.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boost on Wed, 02 April 2014, 19:46:06
Here's what I'd love to see:
  • Include a 7x spacebar with the pro modifier kit
  • Make internetional alpha kits complete with the full number row and missing function keys

Currently the sets heavily favor standard Filco-style layouts.  A 6.25x spacebar is included with the base alpha kit and everything else necessary.  Those with 7x spacebar layouts have to get extra pro modifiers AND an extra spacebar (and somehow the pro modifiers have more orders than 7x spacebars, which is just confusing).  And anyone wanting to get international kits has to buy a largely redundant standard kit.

this ^^

Thanks
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 02 April 2014, 20:03:37
Common kit only needs one more order to tip :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 02 April 2014, 20:19:07
Common kit only needs one more order to tip :thumb:
Meanwhile, in the RGB Icon camp...
[attach=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Razor Lotus on Wed, 02 April 2014, 21:39:14
don't feel like buying a whole modifier pro set just for a 1.75x shift... anyone wanna trade a key with me? :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:03:54
Now the common kit needs only one more order to reach its MOQ.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:07:01
Common kit only needs one more order to tip :thumb:

Now the common kit needs only one more order to reach its MOQ.  :thumb:

Just a couple posts above yours!  Someone needs a break from SP threads :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:15:25
Common kit only needs one more order to tip :thumb:

Now the common kit needs only one more order to reach its MOQ.  :thumb:

Just a couple posts above yours!  Someone needs a break from SP threads :)


SP thread? Isn't this a GB thread?  :-\ . I am confused now. I thought that it was acceptable for us GH users to post in here? Maybe I am wrong. Please advice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:26:15
Common kit only needs one more order to tip :thumb:

Now the common kit needs only one more order to reach its MOQ.  :thumb:

Just a couple posts above yours!  Someone needs a break from SP threads :)


SP thread? Isn't this a GB thread?  :-\ . I am confused now. I thought that it was acceptable for us GH users to post in here? Maybe I am wrong. Please advice.

I think they were meaning that some of us are checking the status of the MOQ a little too often :)

I know I'm guilty of it :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:43:54
I check like four or five times daily.

At least.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:46:01
Here's what I'd love to see:
  • Include a 7x spacebar with the pro modifier kit
  • Make internetional alpha kits complete with the full number row and missing function keys

Currently the sets heavily favor standard Filco-style layouts.  A 6.25x spacebar is included with the base alpha kit and everything else necessary.  Those with 7x spacebar layouts have to get extra pro modifiers AND an extra spacebar (and somehow the pro modifiers have more orders than 7x spacebars, which is just confusing).  And anyone wanting to get international kits has to buy a largely redundant standard kit.

Surely it shouldn't have been too difficult to accommodate, given that DSA is all symmetrical, and extra 1x keys allocated to certain sets for dye sublimation should not be a problem.

it has more orders likely because of special 60% layouts and the ergodox.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Thu, 03 April 2014, 00:16:07
don't feel like buying a whole modifier pro set just for a 1.75x shift... anyone wanna trade a key with me? :(

Sure! I'm getting text pro set; that work?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 April 2014, 02:31:11
  • Make internetional alpha kits complete with the full number row and missing function keys

Currently the sets heavily favor standard Filco-style layouts.  A 6.25x spacebar is included with the base alpha kit and everything else necessary.  Those with 7x spacebar layouts have to get extra pro modifiers AND an extra spacebar (and somehow the pro modifiers have more orders than 7x spacebars, which is just confusing).  And anyone wanting to get international kits has to buy a largely redundant standard kit.

Separating the 7u spacebar actually worked considering that not all pro mod buyers got the 7u spacebars. The pro modifiers kit has a kit to swap ctrl/caps lock for example.

The international kits were merged to give everyone the possibility to get their language. All international users are helping each others to meet the MOQ. This has been discussed in the IC and nobody argued at the time.

Anyway we ran the IC for months. Discussing about these things at this stage is pointless.

Slightly confused on how this group buy works... if a kit does not reach tipping point, is it not produced? On the pimpyourkeyboard site it says:
Quote
Please Note:
If you purchase this deal you will only be charged the final group price, when the deal expires, and only if it reaches the tipping point (MOQ).

I added the Cyrillic kit to my order, but it still needs 6 more orders to tip - if it doesn't reach that point, is that particular kit just removed from the total order?

I guess it depends on how the GB goes. The skull squadron set has been fully produced, even the sets that didn't meet the MOQ, so...

This is a bigger set btw, and different rules may apply.

Latest update:

(http://i.imgur.com/RIpBS9r.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 03 April 2014, 02:34:27
Probably gonna pick a 7u spacebar and the blue enter kit, since it's right on the cusp of another price break.

This is the first set that I'm buying for keyboards I don't actually own at the moment.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 03 April 2014, 02:36:20
Common Kit just hit 50. YaY
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 April 2014, 02:39:54
Next stop: 100!!!

(http://i.imgur.com/zacrvz2.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 03 April 2014, 02:41:03
Nice.

I would have looked like a bit of a tit, having all those icon and text mods, but no alphas  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Thu, 03 April 2014, 05:40:20
I'm officially in :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 03 April 2014, 06:00:25
I'm officially in :D

That's what... he said! ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Thu, 03 April 2014, 06:14:06
OMG, someone just ordered Icon Mods with Icon RGB. I LOVE UUU!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 03 April 2014, 06:25:57
OMG, someone just ordered Icon Mods with Icon RGB. I LOVE UUU!!!
Hell yeah, it's happening!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Thu, 03 April 2014, 06:57:55
OMG, someone just ordered Icon Mods with Icon RGB. I LOVE UUU!!!

<---- This guy
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Thu, 03 April 2014, 07:09:18

     ^ ^
     | |
     | |
< nice guy >
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 03 April 2014, 09:05:31
Only 14 days left. This looks very good so far. As Matt said the next stop should be 100 kits. It is interesting that some people, seven to be precise, did not get any modifiers, neither text, nor icons. It just does not make sense.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 April 2014, 09:16:56
Only 14 days left. This looks very good so far. As Matt said the next stop should be 100 kits. It is interesting that some people, seven to be precise, did not get any modifiers, neither text, nor icons. It just does not make sense.

ergodox maybe? or maybe they will be adding them later.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 03 April 2014, 09:18:51
Only 14 days left. This looks very good so far. As Matt said the next stop should be 100 kits. It is interesting that some people, seven to be precise, did not get any modifiers, neither text, nor icons. It just does not make sense.

ergodox maybe? or maybe they will be adding them later.


Yeah, that makes sense. Ergodoxers do not need the standard modifiers. I just hope the icon pro mods did it, if not I am going to need some changes in my order  :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 April 2014, 09:29:13
don't worry, I'm sure it will reach the MOQ
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Thu, 03 April 2014, 09:47:28
I'm one of those non-mod 'doxers; I have enough alternative key needs that dropping the $36 for a bunch of mods that won't fit my board is pushing the envelope. Love my Pro kit, though!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 03 April 2014, 09:51:19
I'm one of those non-mod 'doxers; I have enough alternative key needs that dropping the $36 for a bunch of mods that won't fit my board is pushing the envelope. Love my Pro kit, though!


Of course, and it makes total sense. I was just wondering why some people took the base set, with no mods. My bad, I did not think that have an ergodx, because I do not have one.  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Thu, 03 April 2014, 10:35:07
I was wondering, too. Thanks for clarification ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 03 April 2014, 10:43:31
Slightly confused on how this group buy works... if a kit does not reach tipping point, is it not produced? I added the Cyrillic kit to my order, but it still needs 6 more orders to tip - if it doesn't reach that point, is that particular kit just removed from the total order?

I guess it depends on how the GB goes. The skull squadron set has been fully produced, even the sets that didn't meet the MOQ, so...

This is a bigger set btw, and different rules may apply.

Latest update:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RIpBS9r.png)

Gotcha, thanks for the reply - here's to hoping they produce all the kits listed regardless of MOQ

Probably gonna pick a 7u spacebar and the blue enter kit, since it's right on the cusp of another price break.

This is the first set that I'm buying for keyboards I don't actually own at the moment.

Oh yeaaah, please drive down the price of the blue enter key!  :thumb:

HyperFuse & Penumbra were the first sets I tried to somewhat future proof, and I decided to go whole hog on Granite as well... the DSA profile looks so good imo & the feel of it is really growing on me, plus dye-sub PBT is my favorite! With Matt3o's topre MX sliders & the CM Novatouch on the horizon, I've got no regrets investing in nice keycaps for future keyboards.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 03 April 2014, 16:17:49
  • Make internetional alpha kits complete with the full number row and missing function keys

Currently the sets heavily favor standard Filco-style layouts.  A 6.25x spacebar is included with the base alpha kit and everything else necessary.  Those with 7x spacebar layouts have to get extra pro modifiers AND an extra spacebar (and somehow the pro modifiers have more orders than 7x spacebars, which is just confusing).  And anyone wanting to get international kits has to buy a largely redundant standard kit.

Separating the 7u spacebar actually worked considering that not all pro mod buyers got the 7u spacebars. The pro modifiers kit has a kit to swap ctrl/caps lock for example.

The international kits were merged to give everyone the possibility to get their language. All international users are helping each others to meet the MOQ. This has been discussed in the IC and nobody argued at the time.

Anyway we ran the IC for months. Discussing about these things at this stage is pointless.

To be fair, I posted in the IC thread inquiring about this too, which did not get addressed.  You released the picture of the Cyrillic kit on March 25th.  On the 26th, I posted part of my concern: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55314.msg1271882#msg1271882
We did not have pricing information yet either to decide how it would all play out.

Then shortly after, the group buy goes live, and now it's too late.  It's never too late for constructive criticism, as from what I understand, you will continue offering sets through SP for some time, so it would be helpful if at least in the future you could address these concerns before the group buy goes live.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jacobolus on Thu, 03 April 2014, 17:05:42
Anyway we ran the IC for months. Discussing about these things at this stage is pointless.
For what it’s worth, that’s an exaggeration. The thread was up for just about exactly one month before the group buy started, and most of the decisions about which sets to make seem to have been made in about 2 weeks. I also thought it felt kind of rushed.

BUT! Rushed is better than the alternative, which is stalling and waffling and letting the schedule slip and slip, which is what I tend to do (and seems to be a very common problem for group buys). So I’m not complaining. :-)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 April 2014, 17:27:56
Cyrillic set was not even meant to be part of the GB I was able to sneak it in at the very last moment. So that's what I could come up with. Sorry if it's not perfect. I'll do better next time.

The 7u spacebar in the pro kit is not really possible at this time. I don't think I've heard any complain about it before, though.

Anyway we ran the IC for months. Discussing about these things at this stage is pointless.
For what it’s worth, that’s an exaggeration. The thread was up for just about exactly one month before the group buy started, and most of the decisions about which sets to make seem to have been made in about 2 weeks. I also thought it felt kind of rushed.

BUT! Rushed is better than the alternative, which is stalling and waffling and letting the schedule slip and slip, which is what I tend to do (and seems to be a very common problem for group buys). So I’m not complaining. :-)

you probably haven't followed the whole thing.

All started here: dated 28 Jun 2013
http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ic-discussion-on-beige-set-t6061.html

And here: dated 23 May 2013
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43856.0;nowap

There's also another thread here on geekhack I can't find right now, but it's approx at the same time of the one on DT.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 03 April 2014, 17:33:36
Our concerns are with the kit distribution, which was discussed much closer to the group buy start--within a month of it.  It is good that you will take our comments into consideration for future reference. 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 April 2014, 17:38:18
Our concerns are with the kit distribution, which was discussed much closer to the group buy start--within a month of it.  It is good that you will take our comments into consideration for future reference.

sorry, what do you mean by kit distribution? they way the keys are laid out?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 03 April 2014, 17:41:59
Yes, which sets include what--and also prices, which we did not know (like $8 for a single 7x spacebar to start with, when the base kit includes a 6.25x basically for free, and $6 for just one 7x spacebar after the first tier, etc.)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 April 2014, 17:52:35
oh I can explain that. I set the MOQ at 25 for most of the kits (15 for some), and at that tier they didn't seem bad. SP wanted to bring it down to 10 and so we have pretty heavy prices. I hope it won't be a problem to reach 25 for the 7u ($4.50). The pro kit is not tsangan at all, it has a lot of keys and it's not just for 1.50u mods keyboard. we didn't want to make it more expensive than what it already is.

I changed those kits so many times and tried to make everybody happy, of course that's not possible.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 03 April 2014, 17:57:42
Slightly confused on how this group buy works... if a kit does not reach tipping point, is it not produced? I added the Cyrillic kit to my order, but it still needs 6 more orders to tip - if it doesn't reach that point, is that particular kit just removed from the total order?

I guess it depends on how the GB goes. The skull squadron set has been fully produced, even the sets that didn't meet the MOQ, so...

This is a bigger set btw, and different rules may apply.

Latest update:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RIpBS9r.png)

Gotcha, thanks for the reply - here's to hoping they produce all the kits listed regardless of MOQ

Probably gonna pick a 7u spacebar and the blue enter kit, since it's right on the cusp of another price break.

This is the first set that I'm buying for keyboards I don't actually own at the moment.

Oh yeaaah, please drive down the price of the blue enter key!  :thumb:

HyperFuse & Penumbra were the first sets I tried to somewhat future proof, and I decided to go whole hog on Granite as well... the DSA profile looks so good imo & the feel of it is really growing on me, plus dye-sub PBT is my favorite! With Matt3o's topre MX sliders & the CM Novatouch on the horizon, I've got no regrets investing in nice keycaps for future keyboards.

After reading this, I'm thinking I should go "whole hog".

Hmmm.....
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: pasph on Thu, 03 April 2014, 18:04:15
Next time make the usual 87Keys+tsangan+numpad, when people have nothing they haven't something to complain about
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boxfulofsanity on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:23:31
Definitely interested! But as a modified keyboard n00b, I have a few questions:

I'm building an Ergodox to use with my Mac, so I was wondering what set of text modifiers would I need, 1u, 1.25u, or 1.5u on the Apple Kit?

And would this cover all of the keys I need?:
- Common Kit
- Ergodoxian
- Apple Kit
- Text modifiers

Thank you for your help & I'm looking forward to this!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:28:15
Definitely interested! But as a modified keyboard n00b, I have a few questions:

I'm building an Ergodox to use with my Mac, so I was wondering what set of text modifiers would I need, 1u, 1.25u, or 1.5u on the Apple Kit?

And would this cover all of the keys I need?:
- Common Kit
- Ergodoxian
- Apple Kit
- Text modifiers

Thank you for your help & I'm looking forward to this!


Maybe someone can tell you what you need to know, just based on your description. But, I think it may be better if you post a picture (image, or mockup) of the Ergo's layout you want to dress up with this set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:35:29

I changed those kits so many times and tried to make everybody happy, of course that's not possible.

I think you did a damn fine job Matt ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:39:59
Matt did a great job, but in this type of group thinking there is always someone that was left not totally happy. Besides, I think those last posts may have very good advice, but I wonder if they had pushed their ideas a little bit more during the IC phase, how good that would be. Anyways.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:41:06
Is there a site I can see all of the different key cap colour codes on. Not just the ones in this group buy, but all the different colours. I would like to see what would like to see which of the blank mod kits I should get if the blank pro set does not tip.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:43:40
Is there a site I can see all of the different key cap colour codes on. Not just the ones in this group buy, but all the different colours. I would like to see what would like to see which of the blank mod kits I should get if the blank pro set does not tip.

http://keycapsdirect.com/colors.php
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:44:45
Is there a site I can see all of the different key cap colour codes on. Not just the ones in this group buy, but all the different colours. I would like to see what would like to see which of the blank mod kits I should get if the blank pro set does not tip.

http://keycapsdirect.com/colors.php
Thanks, I briefly looked around on their site, but I didn't find it. I might have just been blind though.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:45:39
Is there a site I can see all of the different key cap colour codes on. Not just the ones in this group buy, but all the different colours. I would like to see what would like to see which of the blank mod kits I should get if the blank pro set does not tip.

http://keycapsdirect.com/colors.php
Thanks, I briefly looked around on their site, but I didn't find it. I might have just been blind though.

there's also a thread on here somewhere that tried to scan and color correct the color chips
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:47:38
Is there a site I can see all of the different key cap colour codes on. Not just the ones in this group buy, but all the different colours. I would like to see what would like to see which of the blank mod kits I should get if the blank pro set does not tip.

http://keycapsdirect.com/colors.php
Thanks, I briefly looked around on their site, but I didn't find it. I might have just been blind though.

there's also a thread on here somewhere that tried to scan and color correct the color chips

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45743.0
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Thu, 03 April 2014, 21:47:42
Is there a site I can see all of the different key cap colour codes on. Not just the ones in this group buy, but all the different colours. I would like to see what would like to see which of the blank mod kits I should get if the blank pro set does not tip.

http://keycapsdirect.com/colors.php
Thanks, I briefly looked around on their site, but I didn't find it. I might have just been blind though.

there's also a thread on here somewhere that tried to scan and color correct the color chips
I'll look around for it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Fri, 04 April 2014, 00:30:59
Definitely interested! But as a modified keyboard n00b, I have a few questions:

I'm building an Ergodox to use with my Mac, so I was wondering what set of text modifiers would I need, 1u, 1.25u, or 1.5u on the Apple Kit?

And would this cover all of the keys I need?:
- Common Kit
- Ergodoxian
- Apple Kit
- Text modifiers

Thank you for your help & I'm looking forward to this!


Maybe someone can tell you what you need to know, just based on your description. But, I think it may be better if you post a picture (image, or mockup) of the Ergo's layout you want to dress up with this set.

1.5u mods for the outside keys and the vertical inside keys, 1u anywhere else. Note that the Text Modifiers kit is all funny sizes that won't match Ergodox, except the 1.5u Tab key (and the 1u PgUp and friends keys, of course), but looks like the Apple kit has what you'll need. (I'm getting the Pro Modifiers kit for the 1u and 1.5u mods.)

I think your proposed kit looks able to cover your board, though a 1.5u Backspace from Pro Modifiers kit is one you might want to consider... :grin:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 04 April 2014, 02:00:39
I just tipped the Blue Enter kit to $11.25

Get it while it's hot, girlies!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 02:35:59
We discussed the kits forever. I changed them one hundred times and still it seems I can't make it right. Maybe next time I'll do as pasph says: 3 standard kits and and no IC :P Or like 7bit does (basically 1 key per kit).

Anyway this is the current status.
(http://i.imgur.com/kXlTpY7.png)

I guess at this point who really wanted the set already got it and we will stall until the very last moment when we'll get the undecided.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 04 April 2014, 02:39:39
C'mon Icon RGB...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 04 April 2014, 02:50:05
Common set just reached 53.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 02:53:52
people place order right after I post the status update... gotta post it more often :)

(http://i.imgur.com/ePRT2vW.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Fri, 04 April 2014, 02:55:40
PLEASE BUY MOAR WINDOWED KEYS.

just because it's windows doesn't mean linux and mac people can't join in the love. honest. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 04 April 2014, 02:56:07
people place order right after I post the status update... gotta post it more often :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ePRT2vW.png)


I know.  Ever single time you have posted a status update.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Curetia on Fri, 04 April 2014, 05:09:31
Order submitted. Will hope that the price will go down, else I have to cancel my order :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 05:09:59
Idea for a keycap in the nerdom:

(http://i.imgur.com/4GCnN4m.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 04 April 2014, 05:15:46
Idea for a keycap in the nerdom:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4GCnN4m.png)


+1

Brilliant!  Why has no-one ever thought of doing this before?!?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 04 April 2014, 05:19:48
Idea for a keycap in the nerdom:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4GCnN4m.png)


Yes.  Love all of them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 05:27:56
Only problem is that I need some time to vectorialize the switch correctly and I don't have much time.

Does anyone has a very high resolution lineart image of the switch?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 05:54:25
Ideas so far:
(http://i.imgur.com/oLPzEYJ.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 04 April 2014, 05:57:18
I like the top view switch outline,  space invader, and the Sun logo.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 04 April 2014, 05:58:12
Ideas so far:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/oLPzEYJ.png)


Really like the switches. Never seen it on a cap before.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 04 April 2014, 06:09:27
Ideas so far:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/oLPzEYJ.png)

The top-view switch outline, is great.
Really like that one.

Sun logo, obviously.
The beaker(tumbler?) key is quite nice, as well.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 06:32:58
ok. the missing key will be the MX top view.

I might also change the glider. Keep posting your suggestions.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Fri, 04 April 2014, 07:11:31
Love the top view MX, great choice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Fri, 04 April 2014, 07:30:50
The beaker(tumbler?) key is quite nice, as well.

You mean the flask? My suggestion, I really want to use it on F1 as Help key, as unfortunately matt3o removed the 'help' key from lost+found...
It's just such an allrounder, like it. Please go for it :)

BTW: I don't really like nerv and blue sun because i'm no fan of these series... can't they be changed too? How high is the demand after these caps?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 April 2014, 09:12:56
Top view MX, SUN logo, and the Erlenmeyer flask.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 09:34:54
BTW: I don't really like nerv and blue sun because i'm no fan of these series... can't they be changed too? How high is the demand after these caps?

no, those can't really go away :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 April 2014, 09:53:59
Could you please post a draft of the current Nerdom set caps?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Fri, 04 April 2014, 10:18:53
Zooooooork!!!! (sound of hope fading)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 10:38:26
Could you please post a draft of the current Nerdom set caps?

current Nerdom

(http://i.imgur.com/uM7MAF3.png)

my robot can be replaced, if we really want
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 April 2014, 10:41:48
Could you please post a draft of the current Nerdom set caps?

current Nerdom

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uM7MAF3.png)


my robot can be replaced, if we really want


Not at all, the robot shall stay. So the sun logo is not gonna be in the set?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 10:44:50
glider (the 5 dots) is another key that could be replaced. Suggestions welcome.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 April 2014, 10:46:32
glider (the 5 dots) is another key that could be replaced. Suggestions welcome.


Maybe you could consider to replace it with the sun logo. It is way too awesome to not have it in this nice set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Fri, 04 April 2014, 10:52:32
glider (the 5 dots) is another key that could be replaced. Suggestions welcome.

how about letting your wife have another go?  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 10:59:58
glider (the 5 dots) is another key that could be replaced. Suggestions welcome.


Maybe you could consider to replace it with the sun logo. It is way too awesome to not have it in this nice set.

I would prefer to avoid company logos actually.

glider (the 5 dots) is another key that could be replaced. Suggestions welcome.

how about letting your wife have another go?  ;D

she says: "godzilla"
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 April 2014, 11:01:34
glider (the 5 dots) is another key that could be replaced. Suggestions welcome.


Maybe you could consider to replace it with the sun logo. It is way too awesome to not have it in this nice set.

I would prefer to avoid company logos actually.

glider (the 5 dots) is another key that could be replaced. Suggestions welcome.

how about letting your wife have another go?  ;D

she says: "godzilla"


Godzilla has copyright protection  :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Fri, 04 April 2014, 11:40:35
howdy,
first of all, I think this GB is a blast. Thanks for doing this.
Also for offering multilanguage sets, a true statement to an international comunity.
Will be posting the layout I'm buying for later on,
but for now I've got an Idea for that open cap... how about this:

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: xlt0rqu3lx on Fri, 04 April 2014, 12:57:28
So the spacebar that will come with the common kit will fit the Poker II correct?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 April 2014, 13:29:37
So the spacebar that will come with the common kit will fit the Poker II correct?


Poker II takes any standard 6.25u spacebar. Thus, the one included in the common set will fit it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 13:56:43
There you go. Poker 2 icon modifiers.

(http://i.imgur.com/OSy82rl.jpg)

can't do better than that with my limited 3d skill and time
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 April 2014, 13:59:04
There you go. Poker 2 icon modifiers.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OSy82rl.jpg)


can't do better than that with my limited 3d skill and time


Better than this the real thing only. Thank you very much for the render.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 04 April 2014, 14:04:04
There you go. Poker 2 icon modifiers.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OSy82rl.jpg)


can't do better than that with my limited 3d skill and time

These produced already? Oh, wait, whaaaaaat!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 14:21:23
and status update. GO Granite!

(http://i.imgur.com/SrkVY7Y.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 04 April 2014, 15:08:44
Looking to get this for my 40%, but the price of the icon mods :(
(http://i.imgur.com/BIdCHTh.png)


Is there some other option I have here that does not utilize text mods or blanks to populate my 40%, some kit that could hopefully be gotten for around $20 or less. I need 2x 1u, 4x 1.25u, 5x 1.75u.

Thanks.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: xlt0rqu3lx on Fri, 04 April 2014, 15:27:36
So the spacebar that will come with the common kit will fit the Poker II correct?


Poker II takes any standard 6.25u spacebar. Thus, the one included in the common set will fit it.

Wonderful! Thank you will definitely order!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Fri, 04 April 2014, 15:28:28
Looking to get this for my 40%, but the price of the icon mods :(
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BIdCHTh.png)



Is there some other option I have here that does not utilize text mods or blanks to populate my 40%, some kit that could hopefully be gotten for around $20 or less. I need 2x 1u, 4x 1.25u, 5x 1.75u.

Thanks.
This is the same problem I've been trying to solve. I wanted to get the blank pro mod set, but only 2 have been purchased so far.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 04 April 2014, 15:32:27
glider (the 5 dots) is another key that could be replaced. Suggestions welcome.
Hmm.... Maybe Zorro sign?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Fri, 04 April 2014, 15:32:58
My problem is I keep finding more-and-more sets that I "have" to have.

"Oooh. The Text Pro Modifiers would allow me to setup an HHKB layout"

"Oooh. There three kits would allow me to do an Ergodox (which I don't even own yet)

 :))

I know I've said it before, but matt3o has really knocked it out of the park with this GB. It's so flexible and looks so great!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 04 April 2014, 15:35:46
So the spacebar that will come with the common kit will fit the Poker II correct?


Poker II takes any standard 6.25u spacebar. Thus, the one included in the common set will fit it.
Basically, if I want full set for my Poker II, it's enough to buy common kit + icon or text modifiers? Or I'll need Pro modifiers too?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Fri, 04 April 2014, 15:50:46
Basically, if I want full set for my Poker II, it's enough to buy common kit + icon or text modifiers? Or I'll need Pro modifiers too?

All you need is the common kit and a basic modifiers (icon or text) and you'll be all set.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 04 April 2014, 15:53:12
Basically, if I want full set for my Poker II, it's enough to buy common kit + icon or text modifiers? Or I'll need Pro modifiers too?

All you need is the common kit and a basic modifiers (icon or text) and you'll be all set.  :thumb:

Thank you! I'll need cyrillic set too, but that pretty much it.

I've got my Poker II yesterday and it looks I've gonna be paid next week, so I think I'll not miss this GB :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Fri, 04 April 2014, 16:07:39
Could you please post a draft of the current Nerdom set caps?

current Nerdom

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uM7MAF3.png)


my robot can be replaced, if we really want

Oh man that top down Cherry switch... please don't make me add more to my already huge order  :p

Also, go go Cyrillic kit! You know you wanna order it - do it!
(http://i.imgur.com/qhwED21.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 04 April 2014, 16:09:23
Cause, I say, screw the common kit:
(http://i.imgur.com/AvThnhL.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 04 April 2014, 16:26:11
Cause, I say, screw the common kit:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/AvThnhL.png)

Nice... but unusable, if you really want to type on Russian.

You've 49% board or it's just imagination? :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 04 April 2014, 16:27:17
I like the Cyrillic for the aesthetics. That is a 40% board made by regack/jdcarpe
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 04 April 2014, 16:27:23
(...just to be like everyone else who complains when something is awesome, and there could be something else provided...)

How come there aren't any Hebrew characters in the set?

(...half joking...)

 :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 16:51:17
Cause, I say, screw the common kit:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/AvThnhL.png)


this is adorable! :)

(...just to be like everyone else who complains when something is awesome, and there could be something else provided...)

How come there aren't any Hebrew characters in the set?

(...half joking...)

 :p

Next time maybe :P (half joking)


PS: thanks mashby, really appreciated
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 04 April 2014, 16:58:36
Oh, and I have one more question. If some kit's tipping point set at ten and it have, roughly, five, it's still be produced?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 April 2014, 17:02:44
I'll do my best to have the most important kits manufactured. But honestly I think most of the kits will make it at the end. Most of the orders will come at the very last minute.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Fri, 04 April 2014, 17:41:09
Just bought some!
Quote
Granite Set
Granite Icon Modifiers
Granite Extra Homing keys
Now I just need my Smallfry and everything in the world will be perfect! :p
EDIT: Just saw that I pushed the Granite Icon Modifiers down to $46! Awesome!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Fri, 04 April 2014, 17:45:03
Most of the orders will come at the very last minute.

I will be part of this crowd. I'll be buying in the icon camp.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Fri, 04 April 2014, 17:50:41
I'm so glad, we could finally find some icon friends.
Text is so... boring...
And icons are that fresh :)

btw: dont forget rgb icons too ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Fri, 04 April 2014, 18:02:32
I'm so glad, we could finally find some icon friends.
Text is so... boring...
And icons are that fresh :)

btw: dont forget rgb icons too ;)

My list has common, numpad, mono legend, blue enter, lost and found, 7u space, and all things icon. Probably won't even use rgb but buying to help moq.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Fri, 04 April 2014, 18:11:57
I was set on text mods, but decided to go all icons. I hope the pro set gets more love.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Fri, 04 April 2014, 19:45:14
There you go. Poker 2 icon modifiers.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OSy82rl.jpg)


can't do better than that with my limited 3d skill and time

looks great!
i'll probably skip the text modifiers and just go for the icons
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sat, 05 April 2014, 01:54:16
Let's get that Mono Legend goin' guys!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 April 2014, 02:26:21
in the meantime Skull Squadron is coming and look at SP packaging!

(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=54334.0;attach=59922;image)

image by Full_Battle_Rattle
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Sat, 05 April 2014, 02:58:45
in the meantime Skull Squadron is coming and look at SP packaging!

Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=54334.0;attach=59922;image)


image by Full_Battle_Rattle

Now I'm straight pissed I didn't get in on that. So nice!

Let's get that Mono Legend goin' guys!

I'll be getting that. On my last minute order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 05 April 2014, 02:58:49
in the meantime Skull Squadron is coming and look at SP packaging!

Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=54334.0;attach=59922;image)


image by Full_Battle_Rattle

Yeah, I saw that.  Amazing. 

I wonder if all of their GB's will come in that nice of packaging, or if it was because it was the first one done through their new system?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sat, 05 April 2014, 03:03:55
I wonder if all of their GB's will come in that nice of packaging, or if it was because it was the first one done through their new system?

Granite's gonna come in soggy brown lunchbags.  :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 05 April 2014, 03:05:51
I wonder if all of their GB's will come in that nice of packaging, or if it was because it was the first one done through their new system?

Granite's gonna come in soggy brown lunchbags.  :))

Soggy oily brown lunchbags ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 05 April 2014, 03:37:29
I wonder if all of their GB's will come in that nice of packaging, or if it was because it was the first one done through their new system?

Granite's gonna come in soggy brown lunchbags.  :))

LoL.  That would be just sad.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sat, 05 April 2014, 03:52:02
I wonder if all of their GB's will come in that nice of packaging, or if it was because it was the first one done through their new system?

Granite's gonna come in soggy brown lunchbags.  :))

LoL.  The would be just sad.

truth hurts. :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 April 2014, 04:18:49
in the meantime granite's going strong

(http://i.imgur.com/5nOgwAl.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 05 April 2014, 05:28:39
I wonder if all of their GB's will come in that nice of packaging, or if it was because it was the first one done through their new system?

Granite's gonna come in soggy brown lunchbags.  :))

LoL.  The would be just sad.

truth hurts. :(

Won't hurt me a bit :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: eMps on Sat, 05 April 2014, 05:38:20
I'll be tipping Text RGB and Extra Homing when the money transfer to my PayPal account goes through next week :) unless someone gets there before me, of course!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 05 April 2014, 06:27:29
I'll be tipping Text RGB and Extra Homing when the money transfer to my PayPal account goes through next week :) unless someone gets there before me, of course!

Oh, so wire transfer to PayPal account taking THAT long? I'm just paying through linked debit card.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: BrokenGame on Sat, 05 April 2014, 10:12:37
My problem is I keep finding more-and-more sets that I "have" to have.

"Oooh. The Text Pro Modifiers would allow me to setup an HHKB layout"

"Oooh. There three kits would allow me to do an Ergodox (which I don't even own yet)

 :))

I know I've said it before, but matt3o has really knocked it out of the park with this GB. It's so flexible and looks so great!

Ahaha, thats exactly what I'm doing.. Taking a set for the ergodox I don't even own. But since I buy the mods and pro mods for a 60%, there is plenty keycaps left. So, I just have to purchase the ergodox and another common to complete it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 April 2014, 12:53:15
And the Text version... with red WASD and RGB modifiers

(http://i.imgur.com/EFaHucF.jpg)

Current status:

(http://i.imgur.com/6hxXMPk.png)

Current status of the signature campaign:

Granite Set Signature link campaign

Code: [Select]
Matt3o: 54
test: 1
USERNAME: 2
naasfu: 7
CommonCurt: 13
StylinGreymon: 15
rowdy: 77
Beca: 10
Curetia: 11
jdeblese: 4
drrtyrokka: 3
spamray: 20
ideus: 91
scriptalertohnoscript: 1
s: 1
belfong: 27
MythicalWagyu: 4
-----------------------------------
total: 341
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 05 April 2014, 13:26:56
Please make a Cyrillic version, perhaps with some Nerdom extras!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Sat, 05 April 2014, 13:37:14
This is really making me rethink my choice of text modifiers  :-X
I should've stalled longer before putting in my order - curses!

There you go. Poker 2 icon modifiers.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OSy82rl.jpg)


can't do better than that with my limited 3d skill and time

looks great!
i'll probably skip the text modifiers and just go for the icons

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: squarefrog on Sat, 05 April 2014, 14:18:13
It's been a while since I checked in. Great job with the 3D render Matt3o. I think it really shows off the set better than the flat images. Especially with the wooden background texture!

I'm really, really, pleased with how well the dox kit is going. I hope it makes all the heartache in the IC worthwhile! I think it should definitely be possible to hit the 25 order mark which would make the set much more attractive for people hopefully.
Title: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: duq on Sat, 05 April 2014, 14:30:28
.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Sat, 05 April 2014, 14:37:00
.
I agree entirely. :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Brummell on Sat, 05 April 2014, 21:25:03
Yay, mine have all tipped now!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: naasfu on Sat, 05 April 2014, 21:37:40
Any big spike in orders after people started posting Macross set pics? :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 06 April 2014, 01:53:05
Any big spike in orders after people started posting Macross set pics? :)

I don't know if it is that, the 3D renders I posted or the fact that price has finally become attractive.

(http://i.imgur.com/ylQspDj.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 06 April 2014, 02:01:57
Any big spike in orders after people started posting Macross set pics? :)

I don't know if it is that, the 3D renders I posted or the fact that price has finally become attractive.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ylQspDj.png)


It did seem like after you posted that render the icon mod kits picked up.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: eMps on Sun, 06 April 2014, 02:04:08
I'll be tipping Text RGB and Extra Homing when the money transfer to my PayPal account goes through next week :) unless someone gets there before me, of course!

Oh, so wire transfer to PayPal account taking THAT long? I'm just paying through linked debit card.
It said it'd take a couple of work days. I initiated the transfer Thursday evening iirc.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sun, 06 April 2014, 02:05:49
Finally getting some real confidence in how this GB will go.
The last three days of it are gonna be fun  ;D

PS: moar Icon RGB, pls.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MOZ on Sun, 06 April 2014, 02:25:54
I think it is my 40% mockups, they are the reason for the sudden interest.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Belfong on Sun, 06 April 2014, 03:44:26
Current status of the signature campaign:

Granite Set Signature link campaign

Code: [Select]
belfong: 27
I started putting the campaign into my sig, like maybe a week ago. Surprise to see so many clicks! More people should try then! Yay!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Sun, 06 April 2014, 04:02:48
did any1 click mine? :D


edit: nevermind, just rad the whole experiment thingy :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Sun, 06 April 2014, 04:05:28
I bet it has to do with the renderings.
Because also the color composition is more visible and people definetely get a different impression than with those very light grey 2D icons.
I bet a lot of folks go: hey this, looks even better than I imagined.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Sun, 06 April 2014, 06:03:55
Will two Scandinavians please stand up? 8/10, feeling nervous right about now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 06 April 2014, 06:08:05
Will two Scandinavians please stand up? 8/10, feeling nervous right about now.

I wouldn't get nervous yet. You still have time.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: eMps on Sun, 06 April 2014, 06:34:54
Order submitted, yay! (Sorry H4g3N, no Scandinavian layout despite being Swedish)

Common
Text mods
Text RGB
Extra homing
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 06 April 2014, 07:18:19
(http://i.imgur.com/LRlvCms.png)

just 1 more to hit the next tier on Common kit, Blue Enter and Text Pro Mods

2 more for Numpad, WASD, Multimedia!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Sun, 06 April 2014, 10:45:01
Order submitted, yay! (Sorry H4g3N, no Scandinavian layout despite being Swedish)

Common
Text mods
Text RGB
Extra homing
(http://i.imgur.com/asG8kbq.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 06 April 2014, 11:36:29
This was a knife right in the back of poor H4g3N, yes :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: kakarlsen on Sun, 06 April 2014, 12:07:13
Hey, at least I got the Norwegian kit.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 06 April 2014, 13:00:17
base kit touched 76! :) -$1 :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boxfulofsanity on Sun, 06 April 2014, 13:02:17
Weird, I'm trying to order and I'm not able to select a state.

EDIT: Nevermind. Have to select a country first :) That is super weird...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Sun, 06 April 2014, 13:11:17
Weird, I'm trying to order and I'm not able to select a state.

EDIT: Nevermind. Have to select a country first :) That is super weird...
I noticed that too. They should put the country box above the state box so people don't get confused.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boxfulofsanity on Sun, 06 April 2014, 13:21:29
 ;D ORDERED!!!!

For my Ergodox:

Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite Text Modifiers
Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Granite Extra Homing keys
Granite Apple Kit

I'm going to have a lot of keys I won't be needing, so I can sell some off later if your kits aren't full.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Sun, 06 April 2014, 15:49:35
Would it be possible to add two more keys to the Multimedia child deal? A lot of fullsize Ducky boards come with four multimedia keys over the numpad: "This PC", "Email", "Calculator" and "Web Browser" -- right now it's missing keys for Web Browser and Email -- any chance they could be added?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 06 April 2014, 15:51:37
Well... It seems I'll need to find four more fancier of cyrillic fonts... And I hope there'll be two more Scandinavians for those other set ;) We, foreigners, sure don't have it easy, not like people from 'Murica :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 06 April 2014, 15:54:40
Would it be possible to add two more keys to the Multimedia child deal? A lot of fullsize Ducky boards come with four multimedia keys over the numpad: "This PC", "Email", "Calculator" and "Web Browser" -- right now it's missing keys for Web Browser and Email -- any chance they could be added?

I'd say - not very much. But you can use some caps from Nerdom set ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 06 April 2014, 16:47:07
Would it be possible to add two more keys to the Multimedia child deal? A lot of fullsize Ducky boards come with four multimedia keys over the numpad: "This PC", "Email", "Calculator" and "Web Browser" -- right now it's missing keys for Web Browser and Email -- any chance they could be added?

I don't think I can make it, sorry. Nerdom is your best bet.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: agy on Sun, 06 April 2014, 17:17:08
First post.

I joined specifically to thank Matt3o for the hard work.

I bought the following, pretty much when the GB opened, for my Ergodox:

Common
Text Mods
Text Pro
Ergodoxian
Half-Ergodox x 2
Nerdom
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Mon, 07 April 2014, 00:41:05
Well... It seems I'll need to find four more fancier of cyrillic fonts... And I hope there'll be two more Scandinavians for those other set ;) We, foreigners, sure don't have it easy, not like people from 'Murica :D
I'll order one in 5 days. Only three more ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 07 April 2014, 01:56:48
I would've thought Mono Legend would be more popular...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 07 April 2014, 02:19:28
I would've thought Mono Legend would be more popular...

The Mono Legend is fairly specific - you'd lose half of your characters on a conventional keyboard.

Lose, as in terms of not see them on the keycaps.  There are few keyboard (that I'm aware of) that do only have those single symbols on any keys (the few on the numpad aside)).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 07 April 2014, 02:19:46
I would've thought Mono Legend would be more popular...

me too...

First post.

I joined specifically to thank Matt3o for the hard work.


thanks! and congrats for your purchase :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 07 April 2014, 02:21:31
First post.

I joined specifically to thank Matt3o for the hard work.

I bought the following, pretty much when the GB opened, for my Ergodox:

Common
Text Mods
Text Pro
Ergodoxian
Half-Ergodox x 2
Nerdom


Missed this one, sorry!

Welcome to Geekhack!

You have entered a fantastic group buy!

If this goes even half as well as Macross, we are in for a real treat!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 07 April 2014, 02:31:57
Daily status update:

(http://i.imgur.com/ylhR3sQ.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 07 April 2014, 02:32:45
Daily status update:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ICodpbP.png)


I just just checked and it says that 81 common kits have been sold.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 07 April 2014, 02:33:21
indeed :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 07 April 2014, 02:41:39
I would've thought Mono Legend would be more popular...

The Mono Legend is fairly specific - you'd lose half of your characters on a conventional keyboard.

Lose, as in terms of not see them on the keycaps.  There are few keyboard (that I'm aware of) that do only have those single symbols on any keys (the few on the numpad aside)).
Well yeah, I get that, but I figured the novelty, and a streamlined look would attract more folks.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 07 April 2014, 02:43:43
one option could be to merge the two mono-legend. At the end of the GB, I'll ask SP.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 07 April 2014, 03:00:32
one option could be to merge the two mono-legend. At the end of the GB, I'll ask SP.
I wouldn't mind that.
I might even use the international mono-legend keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Mon, 07 April 2014, 03:06:52
I wouldn't mind either, but would that make much difference, considering there's only one purchaser for the international monos so far?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 07 April 2014, 03:16:33
I wouldn't mind either, but would that make much difference, considering there's only one purchaser for the international monos so far?

depends on what else he/she bought I guess :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DWawa on Mon, 07 April 2014, 04:24:02
The mono legend set is largely made redundant by the number pad set, which includes also a period, a comma, and (in modifier color) the plus and minus keycaps. Many if not most mono fans prefer the mono numbers to the shift-level characters for the number row. So some of the number pad orders are effectively mono orders. In any case, there will be at least six takers for the mono legends, including me, still puzzling out my order. Like StylinGreymon, I wouldn’t mind a merged punctuation/international mono set, though I can’t help but think of the Futurama cypher when I see the international monos.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: suka on Mon, 07 April 2014, 06:56:01
The mono legend set is largely made redundant by the number pad set...
No quite: I was actually planning a geek edition of my RedTilt board with the following legends and was going to order the mono set:
[attach=1]

Upon throwing together this image I noticed, however, that there is no separate pipe or degree symbol in there, so I guess a minus and period from the numpad have to be used instead...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Mon, 07 April 2014, 09:08:26
I would've thought Mono Legend would be more popular...

Me too! I'm really digging it for Programmer Dvorak-izing my "number" row.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Mon, 07 April 2014, 13:11:49
Not many people into the base blank kit :(

I don't how much of a delay there is before the order count gets incremented but I placed an order for the blanks and the count still says 2 (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-base-kit-blank/).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Mon, 07 April 2014, 13:28:53
Just placed my order.
buy those windowed caps guys.... they will look plain awesome.

Here's what I'm buying for,
cheers

[attach=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Mon, 07 April 2014, 14:07:47
Can somebody enlighten me why 17 international kits (9+8) are sold but people only ordered 14 ISO Enters (4+10)?

Are some people not aware they need a separate enter key or do 5 people use multiple EU layouts and only need 1 enter key?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Mon, 07 April 2014, 14:14:04
yeah, technically even less because I bought both iso-enter-sets  ;)

But hey: if you have a customboard/pbc you can programm it any way you want, could even use ANSI-enter along with european language kit.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Mon, 07 April 2014, 14:17:32
Just placed my order.
buy those windowed caps guys.... they will look plain awesome.

Here's what I'm buying for,
cheers

(Attachment Link)

That'a a really nice layout. Pretty close to my ideal except I'd throw one more column on the right. ISO and compact tho :)

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 07 April 2014, 14:23:13
I will try to prototype this layout. I would appreciate your comments. I decided to post it here because it will use the caps in this set.


[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 07 April 2014, 15:11:34
I will try to prototype this layout. I would appreciate your comments. I decided to post it here because it will use the caps in this set.


(Attachment Link)

Well, could be nice. No pn/fn layers, though?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Mon, 07 April 2014, 15:14:55
I will try to prototype this layout. I would appreciate your comments. I decided to post it here because it will use the caps in this set.


(Attachment Link)

Cool single legend number row; it makes the dual-symbol keys look a little out of place, which could be remedied with the mono legend kit... :)

Cursor layout is wonky, a deliberate sacrifice to make the whole board look cleaner?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Mon, 07 April 2014, 15:20:07
Can somebody enlighten me why 17 international kits (9+8) are sold but people only ordered 14 ISO Enters (4+10)?

Are some people not aware they need a separate enter key or do 5 people use multiple EU layouts and only need 1 enter key?

The ISO enters are DCS - you can use any existing ISO DCS key you have - and enters are often a different color anyway...

I would loved to have picked up one of the European sets but $31 for 4 keys (£,#,|,¬ for UK) is just silly. Rest of the keys are of no use to me. Maybe I can buy keys from somebody who wanted the other keys...

Are these ISO enters PBT or ABS?

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 07 April 2014, 15:52:00
Added a 7u spacebar to my order, in preparation for Viper.
That brings my order up to:
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite Icon Modifiers
Granite Numpad
Granite Mono Legend
Granite Icon Pro Modifiers
Granite 7u Spacebar
Granite Blue Enter
Granite Icon RGB
Granite Text Modifiers

Now I just hope everything I want makes MOQ...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 07 April 2014, 15:57:33
Added a 7u spacebar to my order, in preparation for Viper.
Now I just hope everything I want makes MOQ...

There always hope...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 07 April 2014, 16:31:23
I will try to prototype this layout. I would appreciate your comments. I decided to post it here because it will use the caps in this set.


(Attachment Link)

Well, could be nice. No pn/fn layers, though?


The idea is to make it programmable.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 07 April 2014, 16:34:40
Are these ISO enters PBT or ABS?

Full PBT, no exceptions (AFAICT)

(http://i.imgur.com/YedWVaf.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jebbs on Mon, 07 April 2014, 18:34:59
Wow, almost all the kits have been tipped! Things are going very well. 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Tue, 08 April 2014, 01:48:54
We really need tier 25 on icons and rgb icons. Please go for it, they are much nicer anyway ;) :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 08 April 2014, 01:54:16
We really need tier 25 on icons and rgb icons. Please go for it, they are much nicer anyway ;) :p
Slowly but surely, our impassioned pleas are being noticed, my friend  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 08 April 2014, 02:02:23
We really need tier 25 on icons and rgb icons. Please go for it, they are much nicer anyway ;) :p

I'm planning to get icons - but only if Cyrillic kit tips - without it I don't need all other ones :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 April 2014, 02:28:34
All you guys are forgetting the most important set :P

(http://i.imgur.com/9nX04bQ.png)

it is not updated to the latest version with the MX switch on the pimpomykeyboard site, but that's what you'd get!

I asked SP to update the pictures and if I get some time I'll make a render with them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Tue, 08 April 2014, 03:09:15
[font=tahoma
All you guys are forgetting the most important set :P

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/9nX04bQ.png)


it is not updated to the latest version with the MX switch on the pimpomykeyboard site, but that's what you'd get!

I asked SP to update the pictures and if I get some time I'll make a render with them.

is it possible:
to have the geek hack key... in orange font?
the linux penguin.. have yellow beak and feet?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 April 2014, 03:12:33
the dark gray doesn't give us a lot of freedom in terms of color options. Especially I can't use light colors such as yellow or orange.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Tue, 08 April 2014, 03:15:47
the dark gray doesn't give us a lot of freedom in terms of color options. Especially I can't use light colors such as yellow or orange.

ah, makes sense.
thank you sir for the quick response.

still contemplating on my orders:

1x GRANITE Common Kit
1x GRANITE Icon Modifiers
1x GRANITE Numpad
1x GRANITE Icon Pro Modifiers
1x GRANITE Icon RGB
1x GRANITE WASD
2x GRANITE Blue Enter
2x GRANITE Windowed
1x GRANITE Multimedia Kit
1x GRANITE Nerdom
1x GRANITE Cyrillic Kit
1x GRANITE Lost+Found
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 April 2014, 04:33:01
100 base sets!

(http://i.imgur.com/2RYRuoK.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 08 April 2014, 04:39:43
C'mon, Icon RGB!
Ganbatte, Icon Pro Mods!
Don't give up, Mono Legend!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 08 April 2014, 04:54:43
100 base sets!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2RYRuoK.png)


Very Nice
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Tue, 08 April 2014, 04:55:51
I may even add to my order if that's possible. Probably one of the less popular kits.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 08 April 2014, 04:58:26
I may even add to my order if that's possible. Probably one of the less popular kits.

I think they said just place another order if you want to add something.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 April 2014, 04:59:25
I may even add to my order if that's possible. Probably one of the less popular kits.

I think they said just place another order if you want to add something.

confirmed
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Tue, 08 April 2014, 05:00:43
I may even add to my order if that's possible. Probably one of the less popular kits.

I think they said just place another order if you want to add something.

Thanks! I was people had asked already. Now... Which set will it be....?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 08 April 2014, 05:07:07
I may even add to my order if that's possible. Probably one of the less popular kits.

I think they said just place another order if you want to add something.

Thanks! I was people had asked already. Now... Which set will it be....?
Icon RGB only needs one more to tip.

Do what must be done...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 08 April 2014, 05:57:27
100 base sets!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2RYRuoK.png)


Wow!  That's escalated since yesterday :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 08 April 2014, 07:47:15
I may even add to my order if that's possible. Probably one of the less popular kits.
Cyrillic, pretty please? We need another 3 kits to make MOQ, and this way it will be only 2 :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Tue, 08 April 2014, 07:51:44
Wow, 100 kits and with a week yet to go? Nice.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 April 2014, 08:05:51
at the current pace to have the cyrillic set tipped we would need 200 base sets sold. Not impossible, but...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 08 April 2014, 08:29:54

The blanks sets hadn't much interest so far, I wonder what happened with those who asked for them.


Regarding the sets that appear under-demanded: Is there a plan to have them being produced even with they were under MOQ?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 April 2014, 08:36:09
some I'm sure can be manufactured anyway. Others (eg intl mono-legend) I still don't know, have to talk with SP.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 08 April 2014, 08:49:09
It is very interesting to see that just under 32% of main sets included a numpad. Meaning that there are near to 70% of ergo or TKL users in the buyers group. I will get a numpad to use these caps as monolegends though.


It is good to know that most of the caps with legends will do it at the end, one way or another.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: archer on Tue, 08 April 2014, 09:10:33
I know it's pretty late in the game, but I thought I'd ask.. is there any chance of adding a 00 key to the numpad set? I'd like to get a full set that would cover my Filco numpad, but I don't see a 00 anywhere in any of the sets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 April 2014, 09:14:53
at this stage I don't think that would be possible
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: archer on Tue, 08 April 2014, 09:20:05
at this stage I don't think that would be possible
I figured as much.. oh well, I'll just find something else to use as 00, like the double kittens from the nerdom kit or something.

Thanks for organizing this!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: samwisekoi on Tue, 08 April 2014, 09:39:53
Reference set has broken the $100 barrier!

I have been tracking the total cost of a reference full set with an extra spacebar and a splash of color, and today the total dropped below $100 USD (plus taxes and shipping, YMMV.)

Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)$37.00
Granite Text Modifiers $28.00
Granite 6.25u Spacebar $6.00
Granite Blue Enter $8.50
Granite Numpad $17.25
TOTAL $96.75

Go members!

Now is the time for all people who were waiting for a sub-$100 full-PBT set to place their orders!


Good job, matt3o et al!

 - Ron | samwisekoi

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Tue, 08 April 2014, 09:49:38
you don't even need the additional spacebar, mate.
It's really cool that this GB has really taken off... exited to see how much cheaper the sets will get till the end.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 08 April 2014, 09:59:29
It is very interesting to see that just under 32% of main sets included a numpad. Meaning that there are near to 70% of ergo or TKL users in the buyers group. I will get a numpad to use these caps as monolegends though.


It is good to know that most of the caps with legends will do it at the end, one way or another.

Or 60% users, don't forget about 60% :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 April 2014, 10:11:58
Reference set has broken the $100 barrier!

I have been tracking the total cost of a reference full set with an extra spacebar and a splash of color, and today the total dropped below $100 USD (plus taxes and shipping, YMMV.)

<table bgcolor=WHITE>
<tr><td>Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)</td><td>$37.00 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite Text Modifiers   </td><td>$28.00 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite 6.25u Spacebar   </td><td>$6.00 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite Blue Enter   </td><td>$8.50 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite Numpad   </td><td>$17.25</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>TOTAL</b>   </td><td><b>$96.75</b></td></tr>
</table>

Go members!


thanks for posting this samwisekoi! and the price can go only down!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 08 April 2014, 10:14:32
It is very interesting to see that just under 32% of main sets included a numpad. Meaning that there are near to 70% of ergo or TKL users in the buyers group. I will get a numpad to use these caps as monolegends though.


It is good to know that most of the caps with legends will do it at the end, one way or another.

Or 60% users, don't forget about 60% :)


Of course I did not forget "us", I am a sub-TKL user as well, but we are included in the TKL package.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 08 April 2014, 13:10:43
It is very interesting to see that just under 32% of main sets included a numpad. Meaning that there are near to 70% of ergo or TKL users in the buyers group. I will get a numpad to use these caps as monolegends though.


It is good to know that most of the caps with legends will do it at the end, one way or another.

Or 60% users, don't forget about 60% :)


Of course I did not forget "us", I am a sub-TKL user as well, but we are included in the TKL package.

Yep, sure we are :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Tue, 08 April 2014, 13:12:56
I have been tracking the total cost of a reference full set with an extra spacebar and a splash of color, and today the total dropped below $100 USD (plus taxes and shipping, YMMV.)

<table bgcolor=WHITE>
<tr><td>Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)</td><td>$37.00 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite Text Modifiers   </td><td>$28.00 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite 6.25u Spacebar   </td><td>$6.00 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite Blue Enter   </td><td>$8.50 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite Numpad   </td><td>$17.25</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>TOTAL</b>   </td><td><b>$96.75</b></td></tr>
</table>

Bear in mind the base set already includes a 6.2u space bar. So that's $90.75.

And if you're a TKL user who doesn't want a blue enter... $65 :)

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 08 April 2014, 13:18:10
I have been tracking the total cost of a reference full set with an extra spacebar and a splash of color, and today the total dropped below $100 USD (plus taxes and shipping, YMMV.)

<table bgcolor=WHITE>
<tr><td>Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)</td><td>$37.00 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite Text Modifiers   </td><td>$28.00 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite 6.25u Spacebar   </td><td>$6.00 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite Blue Enter   </td><td>$8.50 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Granite Numpad   </td><td>$17.25</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>TOTAL</b>   </td><td><b>$96.75</b></td></tr>
</table>

Bear in mind the base set already includes a 6.2u space bar. So that's $90.75.

And if you're a TKL user who doesn't want a blue enter... $65 :)

[)amien


A basic full set is now $92.25. The TKL is $65, as you said.


Base $37
Text mods $38 => TKL $65
Num pad $17.25 => Full $92.25
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 April 2014, 13:29:27
As of now:

Full keyboard
common + text mods + numpad
$82

TKL keyboard
common + text mods
$65

TKL keyboard with 1.5 mods
common + text mods + text pro mods + 7u spacebar
$100


Considering that 7u is most likely to go down $2, even the TKL with 1.5mod can be considered sub-$100

(http://i.imgur.com/RUDCrcP.png)

Of course you should add blue enter and nerdom  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 08 April 2014, 14:12:30
Sick!!! I'll have my order in Friday!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Tue, 08 April 2014, 15:13:38
Sorry if this has been covered in the thread, I have not read everything...

In the OP it shows a thick pbt spacebar.  My understanding is that the SP DSA caps are not thick.  Are all the keys that thick or is it just the spacebar that is that thick?

Thx...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Tue, 08 April 2014, 15:38:04
Sorry if this has been covered in the thread, I have not read everything...

In the OP it shows a thick pbt spacebar.  My understanding is that the SP DSA caps are not thick.  Are all the keys that thick or is it just the spacebar that is that thick?
I think you are confusing DCS with DSA.

DCS is the normal row-specific cylindrical cap profile - the ones that SP make in this profile are indeed not that thick.

These are DSA which are spherical, low-profile and rather thick.  (One way to remember is dCs - Cylindrical, dSa - Spherical)

[)amien

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ryptide11 on Tue, 08 April 2014, 17:18:02
Icon RGB needs to be tipped.... please!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Tue, 08 April 2014, 18:21:07
Icon RGB needs to be tipped.... please!

I have done what needed to be done.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 08 April 2014, 19:17:19
Icons modifiers are in a class by themselves, and based on the low order quantities these sets have so far, they are not for all, but for those with a special taste only. They are not the average Joe item. But I think this way is better, because they will be a limited edition subset of a special edition set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Tue, 08 April 2014, 20:01:15
Sorry if this has been covered in the thread, I have not read everything...

In the OP it shows a thick pbt spacebar.  My understanding is that the SP DSA caps are not thick.  Are all the keys that thick or is it just the spacebar that is that thick?
I think you are confusing DCS with DSA.

DCS is the normal row-specific cylindrical cap profile - the ones that SP make in this profile are indeed not that thick.

These are DSA which are spherical, low-profile and rather thick.  (One way to remember is dCs - Cylindrical, dSa - Spherical)

[)amien

I was not confused about that, I just thought sp dsa' where quite thin. Does anyone have an image the underside of a dsa that shows the thickness this set would have?

I love the icon mods, just need that price down. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ryptide11 on Tue, 08 April 2014, 20:32:14
Thank you guys  :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: BrokenGame on Tue, 08 April 2014, 21:16:13
Sorry if this has been covered in the thread, I have not read everything...

In the OP it shows a thick pbt spacebar.  My understanding is that the SP DSA caps are not thick.  Are all the keys that thick or is it just the spacebar that is that thick?
I think you are confusing DCS with DSA.

DCS is the normal row-specific cylindrical cap profile - the ones that SP make in this profile are indeed not that thick.

These are DSA which are spherical, low-profile and rather thick.  (One way to remember is dCs - Cylindrical, dSa - Spherical)

[)amien

I was not confused about that, I just thought sp dsa' where quite thin. Does anyone have an image the underside of a dsa that shows the thickness this set would have?

I love the icon mods, just need that price down. :)

There is a picture in the first post, here you go:
(http://i.imgur.com/B7Pl9Nj.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Tue, 08 April 2014, 21:22:32
Sorry if this has been covered in the thread, I have not read everything...

In the OP it shows a thick pbt spacebar.  My understanding is that the SP DSA caps are not thick.  Are all the keys that thick or is it just the spacebar that is that thick?
I think you are confusing DCS with DSA.

DCS is the normal row-specific cylindrical cap profile - the ones that SP make in this profile are indeed not that thick.

These are DSA which are spherical, low-profile and rather thick.  (One way to remember is dCs - Cylindrical, dSa - Spherical)

[)amien

I was not confused about that, I just thought sp dsa' where quite thin. Does anyone have an image the underside of a dsa that shows the thickness this set would have?

I love the icon mods, just need that price down. :)

There is a picture in the first post, here you go:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/B7Pl9Nj.jpg)


Ya, I saw that.  Which is why I was asking if all the caps where that thick.

I found this thread which has some images as well (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49485.msg1070433#msg1070433).  The caps do not seem to be quite as thick as the spacebar in that image, but they do seem reasonably thick.  I may have to get in on this.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 08 April 2014, 21:23:28
Sorry if this has been covered in the thread, I have not read everything...

In the OP it shows a thick pbt spacebar.  My understanding is that the SP DSA caps are not thick.  Are all the keys that thick or is it just the spacebar that is that thick?
I think you are confusing DCS with DSA.

DCS is the normal row-specific cylindrical cap profile - the ones that SP make in this profile are indeed not that thick.

These are DSA which are spherical, low-profile and rather thick.  (One way to remember is dCs - Cylindrical, dSa - Spherical)

[)amien

I was not confused about that, I just thought sp dsa' where quite thin. Does anyone have an image the underside of a dsa that shows the thickness this set would have?

I love the icon mods, just need that price down. :)

These are SP's blank DSA PBT (with ABS spacebar)

(http://i.imgur.com/Ok7qQh0.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QB0OfP0.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 09 April 2014, 00:13:53
Icons modifiers are in a class by themselves, and based on the low order quantities these sets have so far, they are not for all, but for those with a special taste only. They are not the average Joe item. But I think this way is better, because they will be a limited edition subset of a special edition set.

Since it seems pretty unlikely that the (beautiful, buy it damnit!) Cyrillic kit will tip, I might just have to add on Icon mods/Icon RGB to my order  :-X
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 09 April 2014, 01:32:58
Sorry if this has been covered in the thread, I have not read everything...

In the OP it shows a thick pbt spacebar.  My understanding is that the SP DSA caps are not thick.  Are all the keys that thick or is it just the spacebar that is that thick?
I think you are confusing DCS with DSA.

DCS is the normal row-specific cylindrical cap profile - the ones that SP make in this profile are indeed not that thick.

These are DSA which are spherical, low-profile and rather thick.  (One way to remember is dCs - Cylindrical, dSa - Spherical)

[)amien

I was not confused about that, I just thought sp dsa' where quite thin. Does anyone have an image the underside of a dsa that shows the thickness this set would have?

I love the icon mods, just need that price down. :)

There is a picture in the first post, here you go:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/B7Pl9Nj.jpg)


Ya, I saw that.  Which is why I was asking if all the caps where that thick.

I found this thread which has some images as well (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49485.msg1070433#msg1070433).  The caps do not seem to be quite as thick as the spacebar in that image, but they do seem reasonably thick.  I may have to get in on this.  :)

DSA PBT is as thick as DSA ABS. The spacebar is a good example. They are thicker than DCS. If you ask me they are good enough, but I've seen thicker caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 09 April 2014, 01:46:03
Icons modifiers are in a class by themselves, and based on the low order quantities these sets have so far, they are not for all, but for those with a special taste only. They are not the average Joe item. But I think this way is better, because they will be a limited edition subset of a special edition set.

Since it seems pretty unlikely that the (beautiful, buy it damnit!) Cyrillic kit will tip, I might just have to add on Icon mods/Icon RGB to my order  :-X

Only 4 more to go. And - as I definitely buy one if it will be in tipping point - only 3 more to go.

Come on, guys! You know you want this red Cyrillic lettering on your Granite keyset to impress all around you! :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 09 April 2014, 01:47:08
I know of at least other 2 people that are going to get them. Cyrillic should make it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 09 April 2014, 01:56:01
Icon RGB needs to be tipped.... please!

I have done what needed to be done.
Oh my god.
You are the hero that we needed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 09 April 2014, 03:46:41
Finalized my order:

1 Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
1 Granite Icon Modifiers
1 Granite Cyrillic: RU, UA
1 Granite Nerdom kit
1 Granite Blue Enter

That brings Cyrillic kit to 8. 2 more to tip. I'm officially starting chewing my nails...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DWawa on Wed, 09 April 2014, 04:58:05
[attachimg=1]

Is there necessarily an MOQ for the blank sets if SP has to produce blanks for all the dye-subbed keys anyway? The more I see the icons, the more I appreciate them, but it is hard to move away from blank modifiers. (With apologies for the bad photoshopping of Matt3o’s nice 3D render.)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 09 April 2014, 05:09:54
some of the blank kits can clearly be manufactured anyway, such as the RGB kit (being the same as the lengended ones). Others (such as the mods) I do not know yet. I'll speak with SP close to the end of the GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jacobolus on Wed, 09 April 2014, 05:18:51
some of the blank kits can clearly be manufactured anyway, such as the RGB kit (being the same as the lengended ones). Others (such as the mods) I do not know yet. I'll speak with SP close to the end of the GB.
It’s also a bit curious that not printing the keys ends up costing a lot more than printing them. :-P

More people would probably be interested in the blanks if they were priced to be at least as cheap as the printed ones.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 09 April 2014, 05:26:27
I don't get it, sorry. It depends on quantity.

At 25 tier a base kit blank costs $59.75 which is less than the legended common+mods (and it also includes blue enter)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jacobolus on Wed, 09 April 2014, 05:48:00
I don't get it, sorry. It depends on quantity.

At 25 tier a base kit blank costs $59.75 which is less than the legended common+mods (and it also includes blue enter)
Sure, of course. But as long as the sticker price on the blanks is $90 (while being only $37 from http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/dsa-pbt-blank-sets albeit in different colors), few people are going to bother.

I dunno, maybe no one would want the blanks either way (well, currently 2 people).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 09 April 2014, 05:51:47
I think the problem here is that SP already sells DSA blank sets that are pretty inexpensive, and the additional stepped key+blue enter are not enough to trigger the interest.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Razor Lotus on Wed, 09 April 2014, 08:32:32
I am actually interested in the blank sets but didn't get it due to aforementioned reasons
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boxfulofsanity on Wed, 09 April 2014, 10:19:23
Is the kit going to come with a keycap puller?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 09 April 2014, 10:21:28
Is the kit going to come with a keycap puller?


No. First time this one is mentioned. You may suggest that for other GB in its interest check phase.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 09 April 2014, 10:37:44
Is the kit going to come with a keycap puller?


No. First time this one is mentioned. You may suggest that for other GB in its interest check phase.

Anyway keycap pullers are pretty cheap. And sometimes you don't even need to buy it. I got two - crappy plastic I got from "gamer" A4 keyboard and good wire one from Poker II.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 09 April 2014, 11:01:50
Is the kit going to come with a keycap puller?

A keycap puller option will be added to the GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 09 April 2014, 11:09:42
Is the kit going to come with a keycap puller?

A keycap puller option will be added to the GB.


This is getting even better, thank you Matt.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Wed, 09 April 2014, 11:39:35
that's great, please leave a heads a heads up here, so i can add it to my order :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Wed, 09 April 2014, 13:59:30
i am surprised there are not more ergodox orders, there was more Calm Depths ErgoDox kit orders i think than this and SA is NOT the set you should be using for an ergodox unless you have a tall wrist rest and have your wrists higher up yet still level with arms/elbows (low desk). for proper ergonomics DSA, love it or hate it, is the best profile for the ergodox.

This is only the second time after retro dsa that you can create a proper ergodox where all your keys have legends, but this time in awesome long-lasting dye-sub pbt. In some ways you could call it THE essential set to get for ergodox users.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 09 April 2014, 14:51:05
i am surprised there are not more ergodox orders, there was more Calm Depths ErgoDox kit orders i think than this and SA is NOT the set you should be using for an ergodox unless you have a tall wrist rest and have your wrists higher up yet still level with arms/elbows (low desk). for proper ergonomics DSA, love it or hate it, is the best profile for the ergodox.

This is only the second time after retro dsa that you can create a proper ergodox where all your keys have legends, but this time in awesome long-lasting dye-sub pbt. In some ways you could call it THE essential set to get for ergodox users.

well said!

now everybody get an ergodox kit! :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 09 April 2014, 15:01:39
Everything I've ordered (except mono-legend) has finally tipped!
I'm super excited!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Wed, 09 April 2014, 15:09:05
I'm actually quite happy about the ergodox so far - it's roughly a quarter of set purchases assuming everyone also bought a common, and people seem to be happy with the legends :)

I of course wouldn't complain if it hit the 50 tier :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 09 April 2014, 17:08:37
(http://i.imgur.com/3zYq3bc.png)

oh and all ergodoxers should really thank jdeblese for the ergodox kit.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Wed, 09 April 2014, 17:11:00
Squarefrog as well - it was a bit of a tag team effort.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 09 April 2014, 17:16:04
Still amazingly few blank sets, even the blank RGB!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 09 April 2014, 21:05:10
Just a heads up notice for those interested in keycap pullers: The site has now the keycap pullers available.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Wed, 09 April 2014, 21:41:53
Just a heads up notice for those interested in keycap pullers: The site has now the keycap pullers available.

What, no details on the type of plastic used or what color code it is? ;-)

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 09 April 2014, 23:43:35
it's not going to be one of those 'ring' pullers is it...?

matteo, are you happier with the GB than you were earlier?  I'm not sure what a GB organizer's definition of success is.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 09 April 2014, 23:51:58
it's not going to be one of those 'ring' pullers is it...?

matteo, are you happier with the GB than you were earlier?  I'm not sure what a GB organizer's definition of success is.

It looks like they are just going to give the option for people to purchase either kind with their order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 10 April 2014, 01:59:03
matteo, are you happier with the GB than you were earlier?  I'm not sure what a GB organizer's definition of success is.

I would have been disappointed under 100 common kit.

My estimate was between 150 and 200, so it seems I was pretty close. That being said I'm really surprised that ISO enter didn't reach 25 yet.

(http://i.imgur.com/XoVrFj5.png)

Few more updates

- The Nerdom kit now includes both the bitcoin logo AND the MX Switch at the same price
- You can add a key puller to your order!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Bullveyr on Thu, 10 April 2014, 04:30:08
Ordered:

1x Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
1x Granite Text Modifiers
1x Granite Numpad
1x Granite Text Pro Modifiers
1x Granite 6.25u Spacebar
2x Granite 7u Spacebar
1x Granite Blue Enter
1x Granite ISO Enter
1x Granite Intl: DE, IT, FR
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 10 April 2014, 06:06:03
Cyrillic set tipped at last! Yay! Well, now I can even hope it'll reach next tipping point (not very probably, yes, but hey - I CAN dream)

Oh, and I hope all other kits will tip too - for all who selected them ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 10 April 2014, 06:07:24
More
matteo, are you happier with the GB than you were earlier?  I'm not sure what a GB organizer's definition of success is.

I would have been disappointed under 100 common kit.

My estimate was between 150 and 200, so it seems I was pretty close. That being said I'm really surprised that ISO enter didn't reach 25 yet.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/XoVrFj5.png)


Few more updates

- The Nerdom kit now includes both the bitcoin logo AND the MX Switch at the same price
- You can add a key puller to your order!

120 base purchased with a week to go? i think your estimate will be pretty spot on!  :thumb:


Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 10 April 2014, 06:17:59
matteo, are you happier with the GB than you were earlier?  I'm not sure what a GB organizer's definition of success is.

I would have been disappointed under 100 common kit.

My estimate was between 150 and 200, so it seems I was pretty close. That being said I'm really surprised that ISO enter didn't reach 25 yet.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/XoVrFj5.png)


Few more updates

- The Nerdom kit now includes both the bitcoin logo AND the MX Switch at the same price
- You can add a key puller to your order!

Matt3o, I was gonna ask anyway - in Cyrillic set there are separate keys with Russian and Ukrainian symbols for some keys. Not that I complaining - this set is awesome as it is... but in my country sometimes you can buy keyboards, which are contain symbols for Russian and Ukrainian layout at the same time - there are plenty of space on keys anyway :) It'd be nice if keys with Ukrainian symbols also contained Russian one - because Ukrainians often use Russian on various sites anyway. I know, this is probably not possible, but it'd be nice :)

Oh, and thanks for good selection of Nerdom keys! I'd probably use some of them for pn/fn keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 10 April 2014, 06:26:16
thanks for your input mougrim. Now it's a bit late to make modifications, you should have really participated in the Interest Check. I know very little about Cyrillic and that's the best I could do.

If there are errors I can surely correct them, though
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 10 April 2014, 06:34:01
Cyrillic is tipped!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 10 April 2014, 06:56:56
thanks for your input mougrim. Now it's a bit late to make modifications, you should have really participated in the Interest Check. I know very little about Cyrillic and that's the best I could do.

If there are errors I can surely correct them, though

Heh, then I didn't even known about GBs, I think :)

Yeah, I know, it's too late. Just - it's not your last GB, I'm sure, so I tell it only for future references ;) But it's very good as it is - it's cool to be able to have 2 distinct layout - Russian and Ukrainian - separately ;)

Nope, there are no mistakes, at least in Cyrillic set. All letters where they are should be ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 10 April 2014, 07:25:43
120 base purchased with a week to go? i think your estimate will be pretty spot on!  :thumb:

I don't see anywhere where it says when the orders close. Is this only running for another week?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 10 April 2014, 07:32:33
(http://i.imgur.com/ZgCxxHP.png)

yep, 7 days
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 10 April 2014, 07:35:57
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ZgCxxHP.png)


yep, 7 days

Thx. I will have to figure out what I want to order soon I guess. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 10 April 2014, 07:58:50
Oh, and you didn't realized it yet, but probably all of you need this Blue Enter kit! It could be made really cheap with a few more buyers ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 10 April 2014, 09:29:13
Cyrillic is tipped!
praise cthulhu!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 10 April 2014, 09:45:54
Cyrillic is tipped!
praise cthulhu!!!
And Nyarlathotep too. And Tzeentch :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 10 April 2014, 10:26:01
Cyrillic is tipped!
Hnnng!
(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/553/219/eea.gif)
So exciting to hear! I also see the wire cap puller has been added to the GB page :thumb:

Was there a mockup or confirmation on the final few keys for the nerdom kit? I really liked the top view Cherry switch, might have to add the kit to my order if it ended up as a final design...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 10 April 2014, 10:32:53
Cyrillic is tipped!
Hnnng!
Show Image
(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/553/219/eea.gif)

So exciting to hear! I also see the wire cap puller has been added to the GB page :thumb:

Was there a mockup or confirmation on the final few keys for the nerdom kit? I really liked the top view Cherry switch, might have to add the kit to my order if it ended up as a final design...

As matt3o said, it is probably finalized :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 10 April 2014, 10:44:31
This is the final nerdom kit:

(http://i.imgur.com/ZBnJZ2E.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 10 April 2014, 10:50:50
I definitely want to order this but my wallet is dying. How long is it running for?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 10 April 2014, 10:53:54
I definitely want to order this but my wallet is dying. How long is it running for?
7 days and a few hours more :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 10 April 2014, 11:04:09
I definitely want to order this but my wallet is dying. How long is it running for?

the timer is directly on the website, it's updated in real time, so you can check that whenever you please :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 10 April 2014, 12:31:45
Thanks Matt3o! Looks like I'll be adding on to my order - kinda tempted to add in icon mods too and get enough to cover two keyboards... my poor wallet  :))

This is the final nerdom kit:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ZBnJZ2E.png)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 10 April 2014, 12:41:17
this is a very very nasty hobby we've got...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Thu, 10 April 2014, 12:48:30
My estimate was between 150 and 200, so it seems I was pretty close. That being said I'm really surprised that ISO enter didn't reach 25 yet.

So as somebody who uses the UK ISO layout extensively, loves DSA but didn't order the ISO enter key (I'm not complaining here, just highlighting why I think the ISO isn't selling as high as you'd hoped).

To get the UK layout I have to pay $31 for a set of 55 keys of which I need just 6 and $20 for two ISO's when I only want one. That's basically $51 for 7 keys - and it's a tax you pay for ISO every time you jump into a new group-buy.

Personally I'm considering switching to a US layout with either £ soft-mapped to 3 or just slapping the extra key between Z and shift to create a pseudo-ISO layout that removes future GB resistance. I appreciate that this is only really an option for Brits as we really don't have a lot of extra symbols we need mapped.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 10 April 2014, 12:56:43
My estimate was between 150 and 200, so it seems I was pretty close. That being said I'm really surprised that ISO enter didn't reach 25 yet.

So as somebody who uses the UK ISO layout extensively, loves DSA but didn't order the ISO enter key (I'm not complaining here, just highlighting why I think the ISO isn't selling as high as you'd hoped).

To get the UK layout I have to pay $31 for a set of 55 keys of which I need just 6 and $20 for two ISO's when I only want one. That's basically $51 for 7 keys - and it's a tax you pay for ISO every time you jump into a new group-buy.

Personally I'm considering switching to a US layout with either £ soft-mapped to 3 or just slapping the extra key between Z and shift to create a pseudo-ISO layout that removes future GB resistance. I appreciate that this is only really an option for Brits as we really don't have a lot of extra symbols we need mapped.


I know but you could still use novelty keys instead of language specific (and grab the ISO enter anyway).

The options were: have 1 kit per language and see only few tipped, have just 2 or 3 big language kits and have all tipped.

I don't know if the decision I took was the right one, but at the end the language kits hit the MOQ and I'm pretty happy about that. Next time I might explore different solutions.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Thu, 10 April 2014, 13:24:17
I know but you could still use novelty keys instead of language specific (and grab the ISO enter anyway).

The options were: have 1 kit per language and see only few tipped, have just 2 or 3 big language kits and have all tipped.

It might be useful to know what languages the kits break into if people want to buy one in the hope they can split it and country-specific ones off? I'm assuming some of the languages have overlap in keys used.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 10 April 2014, 13:41:55
I know but you could still use novelty keys instead of language specific (and grab the ISO enter anyway).

The options were: have 1 kit per language and see only few tipped, have just 2 or 3 big language kits and have all tipped.

It might be useful to know what languages the kits break into if people want to buy one in the hope they can split it and country-specific ones off? I'm assuming some of the languages have overlap in keys used.

[)amien


I supose they have redundant keys included in the two groups: DE, IT, FR and NO, SW, FI, DK, ES, UK however neither was a good fit for my needs. I write in American and UK English, Spanish, and French, using an ANSI keyboard with international english, and I found only one useful key in the first group, and two in the second. So I did not find a good reason to spend $31 for two keys.


Maybe next time a common international kit, plus language specific ones could be defined. It may be too hard, though. Or they may not reach MOQ, so it does not seem to be an easy solution.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: abjr on Thu, 10 April 2014, 13:58:30
As someone who is interested in perhaps using these caps for a custom built keyboard, how do I know what kind of stabilizers I would need for the spacebar/shift/enter keys, etc? Even if I were just to buy these to use on my CM QFR, the spacebar in this Granite Set doesn't seem compatible as the QFR looks to have a stabilizer spring? Thanks and sorry for the noob question.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Thu, 10 April 2014, 14:10:03
As someone who is interested in perhaps using these caps for a custom built keyboard, how do I know what kind of stabilizers I would need for the spacebar/shift/enter keys, etc? Even if I were just to buy these to use on my CM QFR, the spacebar in this Granite Set doesn't seem compatible as the QFR looks to have a stabilizer spring? Thanks and sorry for the noob question.

The caps don't mind what stabilizers you use - that's really down to what the PCB or plate offers. You can grab Costar-style from WASD - Cherry style are a little trickier to source. About the only complication is the stabilizer bar for a 7x spacebar if you go that route (1.5 CTRL/ALT instead of 1.25 CTRL/OS/ALT) which you might need to make yourself using wire and a bender.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 10 April 2014, 18:48:43
I got some cash for my b-day today, so I think I will put it towards this. I have not ordered yet cause I want the icon packs, but I don't want to pay the icon prices. Guess I will make a game time decision near the end on which direction I will go.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 10 April 2014, 18:58:25
I got some cash for my b-day today, so I think I will put it towards this. I have not ordered yet cause I want the icon packs, but I don't want to pay the icon prices. Guess I will make a game time decision near the end on which direction I will go.


I agree with you, do not buy the icon modifiers, Let them to be the limited edition they are, If you buy them now, more people may get them at a lower price, which is not fair for the finest art they are.  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Thu, 10 April 2014, 21:29:02
I got some cash for my b-day today, so I think I will put it towards this. I have not ordered yet cause I want the icon packs, but I don't want to pay the icon prices. Guess I will make a game time decision near the end on which direction I will go.

the problem with this gb system is that most people thinks like you (including myself), hence the price MIGHT not drop even at the last day since it's a lot of risk taking for the buyer.
unless SP gives the option to cancel the order, but that will create another issue if the cancellation causes the quantity to drop to the previous tier.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Thu, 10 April 2014, 21:34:57
MD solved that dilemma via "Commit to join @ certain price". Would be nice if would SP implement something similar.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 10 April 2014, 21:36:12
MD solved that dilemma via "Commit to join @ certain price". Would be nice if would SP implement something similar.

Exactly.  I think that would be the best way to do it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 10 April 2014, 21:36:16
Luckily, enough folks aren't so timid, or the sets I want would never have tipped.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 10 April 2014, 21:51:11
Sarcasm aside, we should encourage ourselves to join the GB earlier, that benefits all of us.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 10 April 2014, 22:29:48
Sarcasm aside, we should encourage ourselves to join the GB earlier, that benefits all of us.

What happens with EVERY GB is that there is a lot of orders in the beginning, not so many in the middle, and then a bunch in the last few days
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 10 April 2014, 22:32:32
I'm guilty of being one of those people that'll order on the last day  :-X

Procrastinating/deciding what to choose...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 10 April 2014, 22:34:19
Sarcasm aside, we should encourage ourselves to join the GB earlier, that benefits all of us.

What happens with EVERY GB is that there is a lot of orders in the beginning, not so many in the middle, and then a bunch in the last few days


Yeah, the bathtub distribution for failure rate, but in this case applied to the orders frequency.


[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 10 April 2014, 22:45:52
Well if I knew I wanted the text kits, then I would just order now because it would not matter.  Since I want the icon kits and they are substantially more expensive, I have to make a hard decision between the text and icons.  I am hoping the decision will be easier nearer to the end of the GB.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Thu, 10 April 2014, 23:41:11
i guess the people promoting 'commit early' aren't the ones participating in ivan's black pbt or pexon's poker case gbs.

both of those got absolutely murdered by dropouts.


the best solution is 'commit'.  failing that, we need a 'closing soon' notification.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 11 April 2014, 00:10:04
i guess the people promoting 'commit early' aren't the ones participating in ivan's black pbt or pexon's poker case gbs.

both of those got absolutely murdered by dropouts.


the best solution is 'commit'.  failing that, we need a 'closing soon' notification.
I'm in for a case and a cable from pexon.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 11 April 2014, 01:00:58
I'm facing a $3k bill from the vet, just scrambling trying to fit the money in. I can do it but it's time sensitive. :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 April 2014, 02:15:34
I got some cash for my b-day today, so I think I will put it towards this. I have not ordered yet cause I want the icon packs, but I don't want to pay the icon prices. Guess I will make a game time decision near the end on which direction I will go.


I agree with you, do not buy the icon modifiers, Let them to be the limited edition they are, If you buy them now, more people may get them at a lower price, which is not fair for the finest art they are.  ;)

LOL  :D

MD solved that dilemma via "Commit to join @ certain price". Would be nice if would SP implement something similar.

This together with other ideas is in my report I will be sending SP at the end of the GB.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: uns211 on Fri, 11 April 2014, 02:42:36
I'm interested in buying the common kit with text modifiers, but I want to use a Visa gift card that only has $75 (caps cost $73 with shipping right now). Will the payment hold be an issue?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 11 April 2014, 02:57:57
I'm interested in buying the common kit with text modifiers, but I want to use a Visa gift card that only has $75 (caps cost $73 with shipping right now). Will the payment hold be an issue?
Can't see how, as I've added to my order via gift card with no issues.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Fri, 11 April 2014, 03:23:14
i guess the people promoting 'commit early' aren't the ones participating in ivan's black pbt or pexon's poker case gbs.

both of those got absolutely murdered by dropouts.


the best solution is 'commit'.  failing that, we need a 'closing soon' notification.

I'm on both those, a plate from strict and will be adding this over the weekend. All icon and mono legends. I gotta try and stop it here, though. I'm trying to move in the next two months, haha. Then I find out mkb.com stocked up on greens. Ugh! WalletHack indeed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 11 April 2014, 04:46:04
Bought Icon modifiers kit. Guess I'll be a happy owner of a limited edition set  :D

Oh, and we need two more buyers for Blue Enter - come on, it will be only 6.50 then ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 April 2014, 05:27:22
Getting closer to 150!

(http://i.imgur.com/6uwH6aG.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 11 April 2014, 05:45:58
But I still can't fathom why blank kits actually cost more than printed... When you manufacture sublimated-printed keys, you basically START with blank keys, right?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 April 2014, 05:57:20
But I still can't fathom why blank kits actually cost more than printed... When you manufacture sublimated-printed keys, you basically START with blank keys, right?

gosh I've said this 100 times. Let's make this the last one :)

There are sets that (probably) can be manufactured anyway. I haven't spoken with SP yet but I'm pretty sure they will pass to the manufacturing phase. One of them is Blank RGB which is identical to the other legended RGB sets. Same goes for the Blank ISO.

The base blank and the additional blank modifiers are different setups, we do not have the same setup in legended mode, so it's unlikely that they will be manufactured if we don't reach the MOQ.

That being said, if the GB is very successful (as it seems it will be) maybe we will have some leverage on SP.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Fri, 11 April 2014, 06:45:57
What happens with EVERY GB is that there is a lot of orders in the beginning, not so many in the middle, and then a bunch in the last few days

I feel like this one had a slow start, then ramped up a bit, then Matt added a rendering, then it skyrocketed. I have a feeling its going to finish strong.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 11 April 2014, 08:26:08
i guess the people promoting 'commit early' aren't the ones participating in ivan's black pbt or pexon's poker case gbs.

both of those got absolutely murdered by dropouts.


the best solution is 'commit'.  failing that, we need a 'closing soon' notification.

Those GBs have been running for like 6 months, so that might be part of it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 11 April 2014, 08:38:07
Oh, another one Blue Enter... one to the next tier ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 April 2014, 08:40:40
and 2 more for the text modifiers!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jufa on Fri, 11 April 2014, 09:36:36
anyone order windowed keys please  :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Fri, 11 April 2014, 09:54:59
good call... tip those windowed caps already  ^-^
Also would be awesome if icon pro mods would hit 15.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 April 2014, 11:36:19
Blue Enter **** yeah!

(http://i.imgur.com/4kFe4Da.png)

We desperately need:
- 8 ISO Enter (!!!!)
- 6 Windowed
- 4 mono legend


Close to next tier
- 2 Text Modifier (that won't be a problem I guess)
- 1 Icon Pro Modifiers
- 2 WASD
- 2 Nerdom
- 3 Cyrillic
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Fri, 11 April 2014, 11:54:16
I'll second the mono legend plea! :Pleas:

Just think how lovely your board would look, entirely single legend.  :Cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 11 April 2014, 12:45:40
Blue Enter got to next tier! Yay! Now I could only wish for another three Cyrillic set :)

Oh, and another 10 icon modifiers. New buyers - I must say to you, that in my humbly opinion icon modifiers are waaay better than text ones ;) And another ten kits save another eight bucks for us all :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 April 2014, 13:02:01
Blue Enter got to next tier! Yay! Now I could only wish for another three Cyrillic set :)

Oh, and another 10 icon modifiers. New buyers - I must say to you, that in my humbly opinion icon modifiers are waaay better than text ones ;) And another ten kits save another eight bucks for us all :)

if we reach 200 common kits, that shouldn't be a problem.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: regack on Fri, 11 April 2014, 13:15:52
Is it just me... I'm having trouble finding the closing date...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 April 2014, 13:17:33
6 days from...

NOW
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 11 April 2014, 13:47:01
Is it just me... I'm having trouble finding the closing date...

I couldn't find it either. You have to go to the order form to see the time left.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Fri, 11 April 2014, 13:55:53
It's just on the left side, at the startpage of the groupbuy...
Is it possible, that you use an old browser which isn't capable of showing html5?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Fri, 11 April 2014, 13:59:34

Look here, this is how it looks for me..

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: epzy on Fri, 11 April 2014, 14:00:15
SUCH WHITE, VERY EYES PAIN!!! so hurt...

(http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2013/12/doge.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Fri, 11 April 2014, 14:06:14
Deluminated for epzy...

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 11 April 2014, 14:18:52
It's just on the left side, at the startpage of the groupbuy...
Is it possible, that you use an old browser which isn't capable of showing html5?

It's not in this thread which is why it is confusing. You have to follow a link and leave this site to find that detail, so it is not obvious.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: citrik on Fri, 11 April 2014, 15:44:40
Hi All,

This group buy looks like a great setup! There was a comment earlier in the thread about the seemingly low number of Ergodox orders, I might of found a reason. I hate to be to be criticizing your hard work Matt3o, Just hoping that there is a chance to adjust things to make the set a better fit.

I laid out the setup to figure out which key sets I would need and it seems neither the Icon/Text Pro Mod set or the Ergodoxian set have a 1.5 Tab key. You'd have to get the Icon/Text (non pro) Mod set (which is, by design, mostly filled with keys that won't fit an Ergodox) or go with the blank set. Springing for 36$ over the 115$ for the 3 base Ergodox sets for one key is a bit of a barrier. I know it's late in the game but any chance we could get a 1.5 tab key added to the Ergodoxian or Icon/Text Pro set?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 11 April 2014, 16:49:25
ordering is seeming overwhelming trying to decide what i want and find the appropriate webpage to order from
ill figure it out it just not as easy as I'd like
WHINE WHINE
set looks fantastic and I'm trying to limit my set choices to spare my wallet
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 April 2014, 16:56:24
At this stage I can't add/remove other keys.

Normally you'd have to take the full TKL set as a minimum, this GB is not different. The difference is that a full TKL keyboard will end up costing $62, which is pretty reasonable for a full PBT sublimated set. The split between common and modifiers is not because you can get one or another, but because you can choose between icon and text.

There seems to be quite some interest in Ergodox sets, sooner or later we might organize something specifically crafted for ergodox.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Fri, 11 April 2014, 17:47:11
The ergodox kit is great. While it is not 100%, and some people's preferred layouts may be different, it pretty much solves the problem that I first had with the ergodox. The only key sets available were DCS and blank.

I've ordered so many of the kits expecting to pay full price, that I think I may round everything out and pick up another base set too. Then I can have my choice of icon's or texts, rgb or not, and with an extra base set I can do an additional keyboard with the 'spares'.

Now, someone should point out a good 60% -> TKL board I can get off Amazon (so my job will buy it for me), I'd be set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Fri, 11 April 2014, 17:50:28
The ergodox kit is great. While it is not 100%, and some people's preferred layouts may be different, it pretty much solves the problem that I first had with the ergodox. The only key sets available were DCS and blank.

I've ordered so many of the kits expecting to pay full price, that I think I may round everything out and pick up another base set too. Then I can have my choice of icon's or texts, rgb or not, and with an extra base set I can do an additional keyboard with the 'spares'.

Now, someone should point out a good 60% -> TKL board I can get off Amazon (so my job will buy it for me), I'd be set.
I'd go for a Poker II. I love mine. :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: regack on Fri, 11 April 2014, 18:05:35
*sigh* I guess I didn't need that money anyway...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 11 April 2014, 18:12:27
My subtotal is $400.
What am I doing wrong?

edit: holy hell how are you supposed to choose between text/icon/blank
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 11 April 2014, 18:40:44
My subtotal is $400.
What am I doing wrong?

edit: holy hell how are you supposed to choose between text/icon/blank

Just choose icon so I can afford to buy them as well. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: regack on Fri, 11 April 2014, 18:58:54
It's just on the left side, at the startpage of the groupbuy...
Is it possible, that you use an old browser which isn't capable of showing html5?

It's not in this thread which is why it is confusing. You have to follow a link and leave this site to find that detail, so it is not obvious.

Well, that and the fact that apparently the countdown timer just didn't show up in my browser at work.  Once I got home, it was perfectly obvious.  Thanks for all the quick responses.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Fri, 11 April 2014, 19:22:36
I tried to resist.

But then I made that ridiculously low bid on a Filco on Ebay and won it. Looks like I need some keycaps now. And some professional help maybe.



Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: uns211 on Fri, 11 April 2014, 19:23:27
I'm interested in buying the common kit with text modifiers, but I want to use a Visa gift card that only has $75 (caps cost $73 with shipping right now). Will the payment hold be an issue?
Can't see how, as I've added to my order via gift card with no issues.

I had some trouble getting my card to work with Paypal; I registered it online but I also had to call the number. No problems after that.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lubed Up Slug on Sat, 12 April 2014, 01:08:56
So just to be clear, if I want a full Ergodox set I would need to get the common kit, the text modifiers, and the ergodoxian?  What does it mean eventually get a half ergodoxian set?  Could I also get a common kit, text modifiers, and then this ergodox modifier kit?

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/dsa-pbt-blank-sets
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 12 April 2014, 01:12:42
I'm interested in buying the common kit with text modifiers, but I want to use a Visa gift card that only has $75 (caps cost $73 with shipping right now). Will the payment hold be an issue?
Can't see how, as I've added to my order via gift card with no issues.

I had some trouble getting my card to work with Paypal; I registered it online but I also had to call the number. No problems after that.

they only recently added the giftcard option, previously to that I was using them as "regular" credit cards after registering them online with no issues.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 12 April 2014, 01:13:42
So just to be clear, if I want a full Ergodox set I would need to get the common kit, the text modifiers, and the ergodoxian?  What does it mean eventually get a half ergodoxian set?

depends on your config, if you miss some keys you can get a half ergodox blank to fill the voids.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lubed Up Slug on Sat, 12 April 2014, 01:15:24
So just to be clear, if I want a full Ergodox set I would need to get the common kit, the text modifiers, and the ergodoxian?  What does it mean eventually get a half ergodoxian set?

depends on your config, if you miss some keys you can get a half ergodox blank to fill the voids.

How would that work? Could you give me an example in which I would need more keycaps?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 12 April 2014, 01:37:52
show us how you want to layout your ergodox and I can help you.


guys the countdown has started!

5 days to T-0! 133 hours to be exact.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 12 April 2014, 01:39:29
show us how you want to layout your ergodox and I can help you.


guys the countdown has started!

5 days to T-0! 133 hours to be exact.

I hope the price gets low enough that I can afford two sets of Mods & Alphas.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 12 April 2014, 01:47:27
Quote
Please Note:
If you purchase this deal you will only be charged the final group price
- See more at: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/

edit: really need to trim my order... can't decide between text and Icon so I want both but my wallet can't handle it right now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sat, 12 April 2014, 01:59:39
I guess Mono Legend just isn't in the cards... :'(

Oh well, everything else I want tipped, and then some.

I might even get another set of alphas.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jacobolus on Sat, 12 April 2014, 03:26:18
I guess Mono Legend just isn't in the cards... :'(
I’d expect the standard Mono Legends to still make it. Probably out of luck on the international ones though.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 12 April 2014, 03:55:12
I'll be working on the final legends this weekend. I'm redesigning the whole thing with illustrator to reduce chance of error with the printing process (SP surely uses Illustrator). I'll post everything here when done.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 12 April 2014, 04:21:09
And Nerdom is almost reached next tier... one left :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: justnits on Sat, 12 April 2014, 05:08:44
Hi All,

This group buy looks like a great setup! There was a comment earlier in the thread about the seemingly low number of Ergodox orders, I might of found a reason. I hate to be to be criticizing your hard work Matt3o, Just hoping that there is a chance to adjust things to make the set a better fit.

I laid out the setup to figure out which key sets I would need and it seems neither the Icon/Text Pro Mod set or the Ergodoxian set have a 1.5 Tab key. You'd have to get the Icon/Text (non pro) Mod set (which is, by design, mostly filled with keys that won't fit an Ergodox) or go with the blank set. Springing for 36$ over the 115$ for the 3 base Ergodox sets for one key is a bit of a barrier. I know it's late in the game but any chance we could get a 1.5 tab key added to the Ergodoxian or Icon/Text Pro set?

At this stage I can't add/remove other keys.

Normally you'd have to take the full TKL set as a minimum, this GB is not different. The difference is that a full TKL keyboard will end up costing $62, which is pretty reasonable for a full PBT sublimated set. The split between common and modifiers is not because you can get one or another, but because you can choose between icon and text.

There seems to be quite some interest in Ergodox sets, sooner or later we might organize something specifically crafted for ergodox.

hmm...putting a tab in ergodox kit or text pro mod kit seems to make sense.

i was actually trying to find a way to buy 1 set of each to utilize the kits so that i can put them on my ergodox and a tkl board.
i find it that it will be almost perfect for me if the cyrillic doesn't have the *7 missing keys to fill up a full alpha.
then i can have tkl and ergodox with 1 missing Tab (which right now i have to get Half Blank to fill it up)
by ordering,
Base Kit,
Text Mod,
Text Pro Mod,
Numpad,
Ergodoxian,
Nerdom,
Blue Enter,
7u Spacebar,
Half Ergo Blank,
*Cyrillic <-- refer to earlier paragraph
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 12 April 2014, 08:35:06
Quote
Please Note:
If you purchase this deal you will only be charged the final group price
- See more at: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/ (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/)

edit: really need to trim my order... can't decide between text and Icon so I want both but my wallet can't handle it right now.


Go for the icons, you may spend a few dollars more now, but you will have a one-of-a-kind set, the legends are just too common. You may get them somewhere else, but the icons are fine art you will only have this chance to get.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Sat, 12 April 2014, 17:26:53
I guess Mono Legend just isn't in the cards... :'(
I’d expect the standard Mono Legends to still make it. Probably out of luck on the international ones though.
All Mono will make it, we are some guys on DT working to have the Mono International :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 12 April 2014, 17:45:57
Current status:

(http://i.imgur.com/yrwswAh.png)

We need 2 more Numpads, 7 ISO Enter, 1 more Nerdom, 3 more Cyrillic and 6 more Windowed!

Remember that if you can help spreading the word by adding a link to your signature. Here's how (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1277510#msg1277510). These are the results so far http://lab.cubiq.org/granite/result.php

Also, we are running out of time! Just 4 days and a bunch of hours remaining!

If you were holding back, now it's the time to act!

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 12 April 2014, 18:11:37
I might take out a loan to make this happen.  :confused:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 12 April 2014, 18:13:12
If I want to add a couple of kits to my original order, how should I proceed? I know I can just add a second order, but that will require to pay an additional shipping, right?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sat, 12 April 2014, 20:59:43
hehe.

window set is tipped now :D

order more!  because it's freaking expensive
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 12 April 2014, 21:03:46
Matt3o: could you please make us a nice 3D mock-up of a set-up with Cyrillic caps?  Perhaps with some other kits, like RGB or Lost and Found.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: minho on Sat, 12 April 2014, 22:18:56
Can anyone give me a tl;dr rundown of all the Nerdom keycaps? I'm not familiar with the origins of many of them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rockhawksam on Sat, 12 April 2014, 22:58:48
Matt3o: could you please make us a nice 3D mock-up of a set-up with Cyrillic caps?  Perhaps with some other kits, like RGB or Lost and Found.
Excuse me for the total noob question, but do the cyrillic caps come with the other numbers, do you know? Because in the picture it only shows 2,3,4,6,7 for some reason.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 12 April 2014, 23:00:22
They do not.  They are an add-on pack to replace certain keycaps in the base kit.  Only those keycaps that would be different on a full English/Cyrillic keyboard.  I do wish they were a full set of alphas.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rockhawksam on Sat, 12 April 2014, 23:07:53
They do not.  They are an add-on pack to replace certain keycaps in the base kit.  Only those keycaps that would be different on a full English/Cyrillic keyboard.  I do wish they were a full set of alphas.
Damn, okay. Thanks for letting me know.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Sat, 12 April 2014, 23:21:35
Order is in for numpad and spacebar! Thanks Matt3o
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 13 April 2014, 01:16:42
Nerdom kit reached next tier at last :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sun, 13 April 2014, 01:28:46
They do not.  They are an add-on pack to replace certain keycaps in the base kit.  Only those keycaps that would be different on a full English/Cyrillic keyboard.  I do wish they were a full set of alphas.

I wish it had a dark mod color for the |\ so that it would work on the ergodox.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 13 April 2014, 01:41:06
Matt3o: could you please make us a nice 3D mock-up of a set-up with Cyrillic caps?  Perhaps with some other kits, like RGB or Lost and Found.

it takes some time, I'll do my best but I still have to finalize all the templates.

Can anyone give me a tl;dr rundown of all the Nerdom keycaps? I'm not familiar with the origins of many of them.

deskthority, robot emeritus, pi, bitcoin, geekhack, atom, sad mac, glider, life heart, (just cute cats), evangelion, firefly, starwars, x11 server, linux, amiga A x2, top view of a cherry MX.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 13 April 2014, 02:33:47
Hmm... 150 tier already almost here... I'll keep praying for 200 tier... even if it's a liiitle far from reality :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 13 April 2014, 02:54:48
I know that I was the one who quoted the SP website, but I would like to make certain.

If I order now and then we reach a lower price point, I will pay the lower price point after the buy ends,

yes?

edit: i went to c/o with paypal and it seemed as though I was paying.

edit2: JACKED YOUR SIGNATURE
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 13 April 2014, 04:07:17
I know that I was the one who quoted the SP website, but I would like to make certain.

If I order now and then we reach a lower price point, I will pay the lower price point after the buy ends,

yes?

edit: i went to c/o with paypal and it seemed as though I was paying.

edit2: JACKED YOUR SIGNATURE

Paypal locked sum of kit prices at the time of your buy. But if any of those kits will reach the next tier, all money it saved will be returned to your account.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 April 2014, 08:24:54
They do not.  They are an add-on pack to replace certain keycaps in the base kit.  Only those keycaps that would be different on a full English/Cyrillic keyboard.  I do wish they were a full set of alphas.

I wish it had a dark mod color for the |\ so that it would work on the ergodox.

It does. It's in the alpha kit.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 13 April 2014, 09:48:35
If I order now and then we reach a lower price point, I will pay the lower price point after the buy ends, yes?

Paypal locked sum of kit prices at the time of your buy. But if any of those kits will reach the next tier, all money it saved will be returned to your account.

Thank you for clarifying. I will add more money to my account later this week and make my purchase in a day or two. [or more likely in the last 24 hours]

Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite Text Modifiers
Granite Icon Modifiers
Granite Numpad
Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Granite 6.25u Spacebar
 Granite 7u Spacebar x2
Granite Blue Enter x2
Granite Lost and Found
Granite WASD
Granite Icon RGB
Granite Text RGB
Granite RGB Blank
Granite Mono Legend
Granite Half-Ergodox Blank
Granite Base kit Blank
Granite Additional Mods Blank
Granite Numpad Blank
Granite Windowed keys
Granite Extra Homing keys

Enough for two boards with custom layouts. One blank or minimal; maybe even egdx [when I eventually get my hands on one]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 13 April 2014, 11:20:09
Heh. That's a lot :) But for two custom boards you probably need it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 13 April 2014, 11:45:21
(http://i.imgur.com/SzLvgFt.png)

Nerdom finally hit 25 tier! Now we need more ISO!!!

1 more for 150 common kits!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 April 2014, 12:29:33
We will break 150 with my order. I will be getting icon kits as well, but I won't order till the last day because of the paypal freeze stuff. Being in canada I will pay a % for what gets converted to USD and if there is a refund, it will be in USD which I can no longer withdraw from my PP account (can only withdraw Canadian funds).

It's a bit tricky working with USD from Canadian paypal, so it is much easier to deal with if the price is less likely to change.

How much is shipping btw?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 13 April 2014, 12:32:29
We will break 150 with my order. I will be getting icon kits as well, but I won't order till the last day because of the paypal freeze stuff. Being in canada I will pay a % for what gets converted to USD and if there is a refund, it will be in USD which I can no longer withdraw from my PP account (can only withdraw Canadian funds).

It's a bit tricky working with USD from Canadian paypal, so it is much easier to deal with if the price is less likely to change.

How much is shipping btw?

Hmmm... Can't you pay from some debit bank card through Paybal NOT signing up?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 13 April 2014, 12:46:38
We will break 150 with my order. I will be getting icon kits as well, but I won't order till the last day because of the paypal freeze stuff. Being in canada I will pay a % for what gets converted to USD and if there is a refund, it will be in USD which I can no longer withdraw from my PP account (can only withdraw Canadian funds).

It's a bit tricky working with USD from Canadian paypal, so it is much easier to deal with if the price is less likely to change.

How much is shipping btw?

PayPal refunds to whatever source you got the money from. So if it was PayPal balance/Bank transfer/Debit card, the refund would end up in your PayPal balance. If you purchase via CC, it'll get refunded to your CC. Only downside is, you get dinged twice by unfavourable exchange rates.  :( I believe you can also withdraw USD to Canadian banks, except it uses PP's conversion rate to CAD.

Shipping will depend on your order. If you fill in the billing/shipping info, and continue with checkout, it'll show you the shipping cost. When I did a test purchase, Base kit+ Nerd+ Enter+ Mods cost $17 shipping to Canada.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: squarefrog on Sun, 13 April 2014, 12:48:01

There seems to be quite some interest in Ergodox sets, sooner or later we might organize something specifically crafted for ergodox.

If you build it, they will come....
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 13 April 2014, 12:58:29
The final nerdom kit.

(http://i.imgur.com/nhY4Npq.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 13 April 2014, 13:06:58
Cool! That'll be Empire for the Pn and Republic for the Fn keys :)

...Or maybe Empire symbol will replace my Windows key. Because it's Dark Side :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Sun, 13 April 2014, 13:35:59
TAKE MY MONEY! Just put in my order, so psyched. Now I have a reason to buy a Poker II ... like I needed a reason before!
All of my monies. (http://i.imgur.com/BEiDnHK.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 13 April 2014, 13:38:13
150!

You are amazing guys!

Now head to 200!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 April 2014, 16:36:34
We will break 150 with my order. I will be getting icon kits as well, but I won't order till the last day because of the paypal freeze stuff. Being in canada I will pay a % for what gets converted to USD and if there is a refund, it will be in USD which I can no longer withdraw from my PP account (can only withdraw Canadian funds).

It's a bit tricky working with USD from Canadian paypal, so it is much easier to deal with if the price is less likely to change.

How much is shipping btw?

Hmmm... Can't you pay from some debit bank card through Paybal NOT signing up?

I think you have to sign up, but yes you can pay from a debit card. When you do, it will transfer the funds to USD and I pay a fee on that (and the exchange rate). Then if there is a refund, it will be in USD which can not be transferred back Canadian dollars, so they will not let me transfer that back to my bank. The only way to then use that money is to pay for something else in USD from PP. It's not a huge issue, but I would like to limit what I am forced commit to USD in PP.

Not sure if that all makes sense.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 April 2014, 16:40:47
Thx for the shipping details zeal.

Ya, just trying to limit my losses.

I want the icon mods to get to the next tier, that is the only one I am concerned about. Pretty sure the rgb icon set won't get to next tier, but I would be stoked if it did. :)

We will break 150 with my order. I will be getting icon kits as well, but I won't order till the last day because of the paypal freeze stuff. Being in canada I will pay a % for what gets converted to USD and if there is a refund, it will be in USD which I can no longer withdraw from my PP account (can only withdraw Canadian funds).

It's a bit tricky working with USD from Canadian paypal, so it is much easier to deal with if the price is less likely to change.

How much is shipping btw?

PayPal refunds to whatever source you got the money from. So if it was PayPal balance/Bank transfer/Debit card, the refund would end up in your PayPal balance. If you purchase via CC, it'll get refunded to your CC. Only downside is, you get dinged twice by unfavourable exchange rates.  :( I believe you can also withdraw USD to Canadian banks, except it uses PP's conversion rate to CAD.

Shipping will depend on your order. If you fill in the billing/shipping info, and continue with checkout, it'll show you the shipping cost. When I did a test purchase, Base kit+ Nerd+ Enter+ Mods cost $17 shipping to Canada.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Sun, 13 April 2014, 17:16:00
Put my order in:

Granite Set 2x
Granite Text Modifiers 2x
Granite Numpad 2x
Granite Cyrillic: RU, UA 1x
Granite 6.25u Spacebar 1x
Granite Blue Enter 1x
Granite Icon Modifiers 1x
Granite Icon Pro Modifiers 1x
Granite Lost and Found 1x
Granite Icon RGB 1x
Granite Windowed keys 1x
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 April 2014, 17:17:45
Put my order in:

Granite Set 2x
Granite Text Modifiers 2x
Granite Numpad 2x
Granite Cyrillic: RU, UA 1x
Granite 6.25u Spacebar 1x
Granite Blue Enter 1x
Granite Icon Modifiers 1x
Granite Icon Pro Modifiers 1x
Granite Lost and Found 1x
Granite Icon RGB 1x
Granite Windowed keys 1x

Nice!  More icon sets (+RGB).  <3U
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 13 April 2014, 17:37:14
current status

(http://i.imgur.com/e2BDIQi.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Sun, 13 April 2014, 19:27:34
dayum, it's really nice, almost everything is flipped :) almost makes me want to get the icon mods and icon RGB for the saved money lol
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 13 April 2014, 19:35:35
Am I understanding that after my order we need 6 more blank RGB for moq?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 April 2014, 20:42:15
dayum, it's really nice, almost everything is flipped :) almost makes me want to get the icon mods and icon RGB for the saved money lol

Just do it. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 13 April 2014, 20:47:26
How many base sets do you think will the GB reach by its end?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrClaus on Sun, 13 April 2014, 21:51:38
Matt3o, I've already ordered some caps sets about a week ago...If I wanted to add some more caps now, will I have to order again and pay the shipping charges again? Or can I inform you first so that paypal doesn't double charge me the shipping fees.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 13 April 2014, 21:54:39
Matt3o, I've already ordered some caps sets about a week ago...If I wanted to add some more caps now, will I have to order again and pay the shipping charges again? Or can I inform you first so that paypal doesn't double charge me the shipping fees.


I got this answer at the SP site for a similar question:




ideus says:

April 12, 2014 at 11:28 pm (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-rgb-blank/#comment-436)how can I add two small subsets to my order without incurring in further shipping charges.
Reply (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/?replytocom=436#respond)- See more at: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/#sthash.JXOBmHo3.dpuf
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 13 April 2014, 22:53:25
I dunno about the international, but there's stunningly few blank sets sold.

Wonder why ...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Ronnn on Sun, 13 April 2014, 23:18:06
How is the color of granite set compared to wyse dsa set( http://i.imgur.com/SddZHKx.jpg ) ?  Is the wyse's whiter than granite set? Anyone know the color code of wyse dsa set?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 01:51:50
Last 3 days! Order now or regret forever!

TKL Keyboard:
Common kit + Text mods = $62

Full keyboard:
Common kit + Text mods + Numpad = $77

I'm also glad to announce that even 1.50u keyboards (and less common layouts) are sub $100 now:
Common+text mods+pro mods+7u spacebar = $95

Any ISO layout:
Common kit + Text mods + ISO Enter + Intl kit = $113

Add $6 and you also get blue enter.

we need at least 5 more ISO Enters!

At this point our target is 200 common kits, so price will be even better!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 14 April 2014, 02:10:29
Wow, we're really gunnin' it now! :eek:

Dis gon' be gud...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 14 April 2014, 03:42:57
It'd be nice if Cyrillic set tipped next tier...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 14 April 2014, 04:07:07
It'd be nice if Cyrillic set tipped next tier...
It'd be nice if Mono Legend tipped at all...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 14 April 2014, 04:19:11
Just bought moar... cyrililc and 2x Ergodox blanks. I believe you only need one more order of 2 Ergodox blanks to bring it from $15-->$11.  Someone get on that ****tt.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Mon, 14 April 2014, 05:57:52
how are these amazing caps called again that have like a hole covered with transparent material... lets the light of your LEDs shine right through and ****... making your board look uncomprehendably (and I don't care if that word even exists) awesome. Windowed, yes... let's get 4 more of these... or 14.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 06:08:19
actually they call them lens key methinks. anyway, get a lot of them!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Mon, 14 April 2014, 07:03:59
It'd be nice if Cyrillic set tipped next tier...
It'd be nice if Mono Legend tipped at all...

mono legend and blank RGB will make me cry if they don't go through.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: grandtheftspaceman on Mon, 14 April 2014, 07:42:07
Ahhh, how did I not notice this buy until now?! I need to get all up on this!  ;D I've been keen on a set with this profile and font for ages. The problem is I can't decide whether to go with icon or text mods...

I mocked up both options for a full-size board to try and decide. I'm leaning slightly more towards text, what do other people reckon?

(http://i.imgur.com/ntswG3p.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/gJqYeOt.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 14 April 2014, 07:50:23
Ahhh, how did I not notice this buy until now?! I need to get all up on this!  ;D I've been keen on a set with this profile and font for ages. The problem is I can't decide whether to go with icon or text mods...

I mocked up both options for a full-size board to try and decide. I'm leaning slightly more towards text, what do other people reckon?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ntswG3p.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fdry1bG.png)


Go with icons. They're cool :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 07:53:22
take both :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: grandtheftspaceman on Mon, 14 April 2014, 07:56:04
take both :D

Haha, that is tempting! Then maybe throw in some RGB mods and maybe some Apple keys... Too many things I want and not enough cash! I need to save some money to put towards a new board too... *sigh*
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 07:57:44
then take TEXT that is cheaper and add some extras (nerdom, apple, multimedia, rgb, ...)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Mon, 14 April 2014, 08:05:43
take both :D

Haha, that is tempting! Then maybe throw in some RGB mods and maybe some Apple keys... Too many things I want and not enough cash! I need to save some money to put towards a new board too... *sigh*

we need more RGB icons, get them...  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Mon, 14 April 2014, 08:47:03
My personal preference is text with icon for shift.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bubuchacha251 on Mon, 14 April 2014, 10:15:02
placed my order,finaly decide to take text,Icon and RGB  :D

Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite 7u Spacebar   
Granite 6.25u Spacebar   
Granite Text Modifiers   
Granite Numpad   
Granite Blue Enter
Granite Icon RGB   
Granite Icon Modifiers   
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 10:16:18
good choice!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 10:59:50
text mods reached 100!!!!

(http://i.imgur.com/8wX8Hz7.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 14 April 2014, 11:38:52
Good indeed, sir :)

Well, I'm astonished! +10 orders while I wasn't watching :) Blue Enter and Cyrillic kits both got to the next tier!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 11:41:07
Considering the complete lack of interest in the international mono legend (just 1 order) I collected some interest in a different set of legends and the following is the result.

(http://i.imgur.com/3G7Z7xO.png)

I also contacted the one buyer of the current international mono-legend and he agrees on the change.

So if you are interested, the international mono-legend is from this moment on the one pictured above.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 14 April 2014, 11:46:45
Considering the complete lack of interest in the international mono legend (just 1 order) I collected some interest in a different set of legends and the following is the result.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/3G7Z7xO.png)


I also contacted the one buyer of the current international mono-legend and he agrees on the change.

So if you are interested, the international mono-legend is from this moment on the one pictured above.

Is this Silicon Graphics logo?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Mon, 14 April 2014, 12:37:39
Considering the complete lack of interest in the international mono legend (just 1 order) I collected some interest in a different set of legends and the following is the result.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/3G7Z7xO.png)


I also contacted the one buyer of the current international mono-legend and he agrees on the change.

So if you are interested, the international mono-legend is from this moment on the one pictured above.

Whoa ! Heading over the pimpmykeyboard.com ...  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 12:39:39
Considering the complete lack of interest in the international mono legend (just 1 order) I collected some interest in a different set of legends and the following is the result.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/3G7Z7xO.png)


I also contacted the one buyer of the current international mono-legend and he agrees on the change.

So if you are interested, the international mono-legend is from this moment on the one pictured above.

Is this Silicon Graphics logo?

yes :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Mon, 14 April 2014, 12:44:54
Considering the complete lack of interest in the international mono legend (just 1 order) I collected some interest in a different set of legends and the following is the result.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/3G7Z7xO.png)


I also contacted the one buyer of the current international mono-legend and he agrees on the change.

So if you are interested, the international mono-legend is from this moment on the one pictured above.

Whoa ! Heading over the pimpmykeyboard.com ...  ;D

Ordered ! :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Mon, 14 April 2014, 12:49:09
Yay, space invader dude is BACK!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 12:56:19
MEOOOW!

(http://i.imgur.com/LhvThZL.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Mon, 14 April 2014, 13:28:57
MEOOOW!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LhvThZL.jpg)


I wish I could have just the heart keycap :/ My total for this group buy is already a decent amount.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Mon, 14 April 2014, 14:08:51
Please guys, 5 more for rgb icon or iso enter and i will love you forever!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Mon, 14 April 2014, 14:17:13
MEOOOW!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LhvThZL.jpg)


I wish I could have just the heart keycap :/ My total for this group buy is already a decent amount.

I would trade you for the 1.25 FN and Alt Gr keys from the Text Pro Modifiers, and throw in some more from the Nerdom kit if you want.

Edit: Changed my mind, I'm not sure yet!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 14 April 2014, 14:21:41
MEOOOW!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LhvThZL.jpg)


I wish I could have just the heart keycap :/ My total for this group buy is already a decent amount.

Perhaps someone who ordered the set might not need the heart keycap, so you might see it in the classifieds. As a last resort, you can always buy the set yourself just for the heart keycap and then sell the rest in classifieds.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Mon, 14 April 2014, 14:29:54
I would trade you for the 1.25 FN and Alt Gr keys from the Text Pro Modifiers, and throw in some more from the Nerdom kit if you want.

I didn't get the Text Pro mods :/ I would pay for the heart keycap if you don't plan on using it.

Perhaps someone who ordered the set might not need the heart keycap, so you might see it in the classifieds. As a last resort, you can always buy the set yourself just for the heart keycap and then sell the rest in classifieds.

Yeah I'll keep an eye on the classifieds once this starts to ship.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Mon, 14 April 2014, 14:34:33
I would trade you for the 1.25 FN and Alt Gr keys from the Text Pro Modifiers, and throw in some more from the Nerdom kit if you want.

I didn't get the Text Pro mods :/ I would pay for the heart keycap if you don't plan on using it.

Perhaps someone who ordered the set might not need the heart keycap, so you might see it in the classifieds. As a last resort, you can always buy the set yourself just for the heart keycap and then sell the rest in classifieds.

Yeah I'll keep an eye on the classifieds once this starts to ship.

Haha I'm still deciding! See my edit above... I'll let you know if I figure out what keyboard I will be using. If I put these on a Poker II I would be willing to trade for it  :thumb: I'll pm you when I know! If it goes on a TKL I will most likely be using it then
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drozzy on Mon, 14 April 2014, 15:56:48
Few questions:
1.Which sets do I need to completely cover the WASD V2 87 key?
2. And to replace the CapsLock with Ctrl?

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-keyboard/wasd-v2-87-key-barebones-mechanical-keyboard.html#ad-image-0

Thanks.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:05:08
Few questions:
1.Which sets do I need to completely cover the WASD V2 87 key?
2. And to replace the CapsLock with Ctrl?

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-keyboard/wasd-v2-87-key-barebones-mechanical-keyboard.html#ad-image-0 (http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-keyboard/wasd-v2-87-key-barebones-mechanical-keyboard.html#ad-image-0)

Thanks.


The WASD 87 is a TKL. It takes the common base set, a modifiers set, either text or icons. And to swap CapsLock with Ctrl you will need the modifiers pro set, again, either text or icons.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:09:51
Few questions:
1.Which sets do I need to completely cover the WASD V2 87 key?
2. And to replace the CapsLock with Ctrl?

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-keyboard/wasd-v2-87-key-barebones-mechanical-keyboard.html#ad-image-0

Thanks.

Yes please join! The more the cheaper, plus this will look great on a WASD 87 key!

You would need the "Common Kit", "Text Modifiers" or "Icon Modifiers" (depending on preference), and then the "Text Pro Modifiers" or "Icon Pro Modifiers". With the text option this comes out to $89 right now. The price could drop a little bit too.

Those last two include a 1.5 Control Key, that will take the place of the standard Caps Lock Key, and a 1.25 Caps Lock Key, which will take the place of the bottom left Control Key.

I would also recommend adding some color if you want it to look great. Either the "Blue Enter" or "Text RGB"/"Icon RGB" would look especially good. If you went with the RGB modifiers, you would not have a red Caps Lock Key in the bottom left though. RGB is modeled after Desko RGB, so even though it would look good, it wouldn't be complete - like this set...
(http://i.imgur.com/Ej3INDU.jpg)

And if you went with the Text Pro Modifiers, you would definitely be able to sell/trade some of the left over keys (IMO, I know I will be looking to pick up an FN key and Alt Gr key).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drozzy on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:28:01
Few questions:
1.Which sets do I need to completely cover the WASD V2 87 key?
2. And to replace the CapsLock with Ctrl?

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-keyboard/wasd-v2-87-key-barebones-mechanical-keyboard.html#ad-image-0

Thanks.

Yes please join! The more the cheaper, plus this will look great on a WASD 87 key!

You would need the "Common Kit", "Text Modifiers" or "Icon Modifiers" (depending on preference), and then the "Text Pro Modifiers" or "Icon Pro Modifiers". With the text option this comes out to $89 right now. The price could drop a little bit too.

Those last two include a 1.5 Control Key, that will take the place of the standard Caps Lock Key, and a 1.25 Caps Lock Key, which will take the place of the bottom left Control Key.

I would also recommend adding some color if you want it to look great. Either the "Blue Enter" or "Text RGB"/"Icon RGB" would look especially good. If you went with the RGB modifiers, you would not have a red Caps Lock Key in the bottom left though. RGB is modeled after Desko RGB, so even though it would look good, it wouldn't be complete - like this set...
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ej3INDU.jpg)


And if you went with the Text Pro Modifiers, you would definitely be able to sell/trade some of the left over keys (IMO, I know I will be looking to pick up an FN key and Alt Gr key).

I am a little hesitant about the font... is this a standard typeface, and does it look good in reality? Not a fan of iconography, so if anything, I will go 100% text.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drozzy on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:31:25
The Ukrainian set looks great though. I assume I can get that instead of the core set? (Will that fit 87 or do I need a bigger board?)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:33:44
The Ukrainian set looks great though. I assume I can get that instead of the core set? (Will that fit 87 or do I need a bigger board?)


The Ciryllic set requires the base set. Just a heads up.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:34:27
I am a little hesitant about the font... is this a standard typeface, and does it look good in reality? Not a fan of iconography, so if anything, I will go 100% text.

I think it should look like this (http://imgur.com/a/6n6eo#b7CbyHd) in real life.

Matt3o, how feasible would it be to use these on a HHKB if your Topre/MX stems get mass produced somehow? Would it be possible to get 6u ABS spacebars with this same profile and colour?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:39:34
I am a little hesitant about the font... is this a standard typeface, and does it look good in reality? Not a fan of iconography, so if anything, I will go 100% text.

I think it should look like this (http://imgur.com/a/6n6eo#b7CbyHd) in real life.

Matt3o, how feasible would it be to use these on a HHKB if your Topre/MX stems get mass produced somehow? Would it be possible to get 6u ABS spacebars with this same profile and colour?

Granite set is PBT sublimated, we do not use the standard font that SP uses for double shot (even though admittedly it's similar). The font we use is called Gotham Rounded Light. Which is a really great font. The renders in the first page are pretty close to the real thing.

6u ABS would be doable, but color match between ABS and PBT is always a bit problematic.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drozzy on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:39:55
Just curious why windows key (win 8 icon style for example) is not included? Seems like mac is there.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drozzy on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:44:23
One more question: if I order a set now, and then end up liking it, will I be able to get another order in the future for a 2nd keyboard?
Or is this a one-time thing?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:46:32
6u ABS would be doable, but color match between ABS and PBT is always a bit problematic.

Okay that sounds promising. It would be better if the colours could be the same but as long as they're close enough.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 April 2014, 16:51:22
Just curious why windows key (win 8 icon style for example) is not included? Seems like mac is there.

there's not "Apple" logo nor "Windows" logo. That's an "annoying" aspect of all my GBs :) you won't never see win (or apple) keys on them.

6u ABS would be doable, but color match between ABS and PBT is always a bit problematic.

Okay that sounds promising. It would be better if the colours could be the same but as long as they're close enough.

yeah, your know being pure gray we could go pretty close.

One more question: if I order a set now, and then end up liking it, will I be able to get another order in the future for a 2nd keyboard?
Or is this a one-time thing?

As of now there are no plans for a second round.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Mon, 14 April 2014, 18:15:19
As of now there are no plans for a second round.

Which is how my order spiraled completely out of control as I kept adding sets I just "had" to have! I need a second job  :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Mon, 14 April 2014, 21:40:12
As of now there are no plans for a second round.

Which is how my order spiraled completely out of control as I kept adding sets I just "had" to have! I need a second job  :))

That is exactly how my order spiralled into enough for two 110% with any variation of modifiers or a 110% and egdx.

I got a second job for geekhack.
I'll leave it to you to figure out which part of that sentence is a lie.

edit: clicked my siggy once to check on this thread. SORRY [I know you're watching]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 14 April 2014, 21:42:31
As of now there are no plans for a second round.

Which is how my order spiraled completely out of control as I kept adding sets I just "had" to have! I need a second job  :))

That is exactly how my order spiralled into enough for two 110% with any variation of modifiers or a 110% and egdx.

I got a second job for geekhack.
I'll leave it to you to figure out which part of that sentence is a lie.

edit: clicked my siggy once to check on this thread. SORRY [I know you're watching]
"I'll leave it to you to figure out which part of that sentence is a lie." is the lie -- As they're both true.  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 02:21:52
edit: clicked my siggy once to check on this thread. SORRY [I know you're watching]

(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/3836473/i-m-watching-you-o.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 02:28:29
Last 2 days!

10 more orders and we hit 200 tier with the common kit!

(http://i.imgur.com/m0klKz7.png)

I need 4 more ISO Enters or the keycap monster will come after you and will break all your stems. And by stems I mean testicles.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 15 April 2014, 02:44:46
Just two more Mono-Legend...

I need 4 more ISO Enters or the keycap monster will come after you and will break all your stems. And by stems I mean testicles.
B-but I don't even use ISO...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 15 April 2014, 02:46:57
PLEASE 4 more windowed keycaps so we all save 10
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 15 April 2014, 03:03:25
I imagine the two people who ordered the blank base sets are slightly peeved...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 15 April 2014, 04:00:32
I imagine the two people who ordered the blank base sets are slightly peeved...

LoL.  I imagine so.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 04:02:22
last time I make blanks
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 15 April 2014, 04:09:39
last time I make blanks

Matt,

Have you heard anything new about DCS PBT spacebars?  I would like to get  a set of dye-sub DCS black on BEIGE.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 04:13:02
last time I make blanks

Matt,

Have you heard anything new about DCS PBT spacebars?  I would like to get  a set of dye-sub DCS black on BEIGE.

No news yet. Let me finish this GB first :)

Designing sublimated sets takes really a lot of time. Every key has to be designed, printed, checked, corrected, re-printed, re-checked, ... It's not something I can do every day.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 15 April 2014, 04:14:42
last time I make blanks

Matt,

Have you heard anything new about DCS PBT spacebars?  I would like to get  a set of dye-sub DCS black on BEIGE.

No news yet. Let me finish this GB first :)

Designing sublimated sets takes really a lot of time. Every key has to be designed, printed, checked, corrected, re-printed, re-checked, ... It's not something I can do every day.

I got ya.  I just checking.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: minho on Tue, 15 April 2014, 05:40:10
last time I make blanks

Matt,

Have you heard anything new about DCS PBT spacebars?  I would like to get  a set of dye-sub DCS black on BEIGE.

No news yet. Let me finish this GB first :)

Designing sublimated sets takes really a lot of time. Every key has to be designed, printed, checked, corrected, re-printed, re-checked, ... It's not something I can do every day.

I got ya.  I just checking.

Now you just have to correct, re-print, and re-check, and you're on you're way to becoming Matt3o ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 08:15:07
TWO-wait for it-HUNDRED! 200 common kits guys!

(http://i.imgur.com/dbi3WQ4.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Tue, 15 April 2014, 08:15:35
I'll be one of those late commers picking up a kit tomorrow. Just noticed you hit 200 common kits. Well done!

Fantastic set! Oh how I wish there was an ISO blue enter.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Tue, 15 April 2014, 08:24:20
Congrats on the 200 milestone :D

Matt3o, assuming the 6u spacebar and Topre/MX stems can happen, will anything else be needed for a HHKB, FC660C, or RF 87U besides the following?

Granite Set
Granite Icon Modifiers
Granite Icon Pro Modifiers
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 08:34:55
Congrats on the 200 milestone :D

Matt3o, assuming the 6u spacebar and Topre/MX stems can happen, will anything else be needed for a HHKB, FC660C, or RF 87U besides the following?

Granite Set
Granite Icon Modifiers
Granite Icon Pro Modifiers

that's all you need + 6u spacebar of course.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Tue, 15 April 2014, 08:39:13
Perfect, thanks!

P.S. how about that 6u spacebar? ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Tue, 15 April 2014, 08:41:28
Perfect, thanks!

P.S. how about that 6u spacebar? ;)

Yeah, how about one? I would definitely add one to my order, too.

SP has 6u spacebars in DCS so it should be possible to make a DSA one as well or not?!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Tue, 15 April 2014, 08:47:35
Perfect, thanks!

P.S. how about that 6u spacebar? ;)
I'd grab one if they were offered.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 08:53:04
they are not available in PBT.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jufa on Tue, 15 April 2014, 09:06:52
2 more windowed please  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 15 April 2014, 09:12:26
I will be placing my order this evening with any luck. I'll order a windowed set and base blank [will this one not be happening?!  I NEED THAT BLANK 2u], and a crapton of other stuff.

edit: my order [not placed yet]: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1293219#msg1293219
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Tue, 15 April 2014, 09:32:47
Just added these to my order.
Granite Icon Pro Modifiers
Granite 7u Spacebar
Granite Nerdom kit
Granite International Mono Legend
Granite Cyrillic: RU, UA

And my order already consisted of a base set, Icon Mods, and Extra Homing keys
EDIT: Just saw that I tipped the Granite International Mono Legend. Awesome! ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 15 April 2014, 10:08:12
201 base kit! Yay!

Go for 250 now :)

This is a huuuge success :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Tue, 15 April 2014, 10:45:04
Is there an easy way to add an item to our order? Or do we have to cancel and reorder the whole thing?

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 10:46:08
just order the additional kits, they will be summed up
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 15 April 2014, 11:05:39
Just got my order in!!! HOLLA!!!


Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)   
Granite Text Modifiers   
Granite Numpad
Granite Text Pro Modifiers   
Granite 7u Spacebar   
Granite Lost and Found   
Granite Cyrillic: RU, UA   
Granite Text RGB
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Tue, 15 April 2014, 12:36:06
200? that's it! i'm adding freaking symbols :D

so now my order is:

Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite 6.25u Spacebar
Granite Lost and Found
Granite Blue Enter
Granite WASD
Granite Text RGB
Granite Text Modifiers
Granite Icon RGB
Granite Icon Modifiers
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 14:01:45
(http://i.imgur.com/EpWbfis.png)

I still miss an ISO Enter and 1 windowed keys. c'mon.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 15 April 2014, 14:08:33
Hmm... I thought blank kits would be more popular... But I think people who prefer blank keysets don't really care about key profiles :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Tue, 15 April 2014, 14:47:24
I was signed up for all blanks but the total number of orders didn't increase for days :/ Now I'm getting printed keycaps instead since those will actually get produced and the prices are better.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 15 April 2014, 14:49:15
I was signed up for all blanks but the total number of orders didn't increase for days :/ Now I'm getting printed keycaps instead since those will actually get produced and the prices are better.
Much better, I'd say :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Tue, 15 April 2014, 14:54:37
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/EpWbfis.png)


I still miss an ISO Enter and 1 windowed keys. c'mon.

Nice!  Icon RBG has moved up a level.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boost on Tue, 15 April 2014, 14:57:04
When I first added the items to my cart it was like $300 lol, not I'm down to $145...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:17:28
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/EpWbfis.png)


I still miss an ISO Enter and 1 windowed keys. c'mon.



Fantastic!  Congratulations on 200!!

Unfortunate about the blank sets.  Wonder why more blank numpad sets sold than all the other blank kits (ISO excluded) put together?

At least you didn't waste too much time doing the legends on the blank kits ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:20:28
Oh man, everything I ordered tipped!!
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:20:50
I am really relieved, that everything went good. I'am sure the last ISO Enter will get bought and I am done with 140€ for this gb. What a nice one matt3o!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:21:56
Oh man, everything I ordered tipped!!
(Attachment Link)
Cromartie High School?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:24:46
Oh man, everything I ordered tipped!!
(Attachment Link)
Cromartie High School?
Yup.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:26:10
Oh man, everything I ordered tipped!!
(Attachment Link)
Cromartie High School?
Yup.
Dat faces :) Brilliant manga and series.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:10:14
Okay, okay, added UK international, ISO, blue enter and WASD to my order.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:28:33
so to add to my order i just create a new basket and checkout right? no complicated contacting SP to alter it right?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:30:10
so to add to my order i just create a new basket and checkout right? no complicated contacting SP to alter it right?

That's what people said but I did get charged a small amount of shipping for my second order ($3). It had a * next to it. I'm hoping their system is clever enough to calculate the difference to add it to an existing unfulfilled order.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:52:37
ISO Enter finally reached 25 tier! Now I can sleep well :)

Just a reminder that the international mono legend has been updated to this

(http://i.imgur.com/3G7Z7xO.png)

LAST 46 HOURS!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:55:08
ISO Enter finally reached 25 tier! Now I can sleep well :)

Just a reminder that the international mono legend has been updated to this

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/3G7Z7xO.png)


LAST 46 HOURS!
I'm sad that their is no longer a yen symbol, but was still worth the price for the space invaders key. What is that symbol next to it though?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:56:31
SGI logo
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:59:07
so to add to my order i just create a new basket and checkout right? no complicated contacting SP to alter it right?

That's what people said but I did get charged a small amount of shipping for my second order ($3). It had a * next to it. I'm hoping their system is clever enough to calculate the difference to add it to an existing unfulfilled order.

[)amien

My second order has a shipping cost too, but the receipt shows the funds are held but not yet charged until the buy is finished, when they'll figure out the final price. IIRC, SP reps have said the orders will be combined and then shipping will be calculated by weight, so you should just get one shipping charge once it's all totalled up.

Quote
Please note that we have authorized the follow amount ($$$.00) on your Paypal account. This amount has not yet been charged. You're account will only be charged in the event that the this deal meets the Minimum Order Quantity (tipping point) by it's expiration date. If this deal is successful you will be billed for the final price of the group buy which may be less than the amount we have authorized.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 15 April 2014, 17:18:42
So will blank RGB and Base Set be produced?
[ps still havent ordered so +1 to blank rgb base and windows]
though if the base blanks and rgbs don't happen I kind of want to change my order...
help?
[going to put the money in my account in a minute]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 15 April 2014, 17:36:48
So will blank RGB and Base Set be produced?
I doubt it, personally.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 15 April 2014, 18:00:10
So will blank RGB and Base Set be produced?
I doubt it, personally.

I'm gonna order and cross my fingers SP produces them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 15 April 2014, 18:02:08
So will blank RGB and Base Set be produced?
I doubt it, personally.

I'm gonna order and cross my fingers SP produces them.


Blank RGB are very cool. I hope they be produced.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Tue, 15 April 2014, 18:09:51
Unfortunate about the blank sets.  Wonder why more blank numpad sets sold than all the other blank kits (ISO excluded) put together?
maybe to populate an ergodox ? I need a blank numpad to have some dark grey for special keys and to have a light grey 2u for my little space bar :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Tue, 15 April 2014, 18:13:07
Order placed! It contains the following:
   (1) Common Kit
   (1) Ergodoxian      
   (2) Half-Ergodox Blank      
   (3) Nerdom kit


Looks like I tipped the Half Ergodox Blanks!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 15 April 2014, 18:20:37
Order placed! It contains the following:
   (1) Common Kit
   (1) Ergodoxian     
   (2) Half-Ergodox Blank     
   (3) Nerdom kit


Looks like I tipped the Half Ergodox Blanks!  :thumb:


No modifiers? That means you are not going to use it for a regular keyboard.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Tue, 15 April 2014, 18:28:54
No modifiers? That means you are not going to use it for a regular keyboard.

I'm not a huge fan of the profile, but I do want an Ergodox one day and this profile is ideal for that board.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: amooscuro on Tue, 15 April 2014, 19:04:04
Just put in my order!

Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)   
Granite Text Modifiers   
Granite Nerdom kit   
Granite Blue Enter   
Granite 6.25u Spacebar   
Granite WASD   
Granite Text RGB   
Wire Keycap Puller   
Granite Numpad   
Granite Lost and Found   

This is amazing work Matt3o, thank you for your time!

I was a little bit surprise by the 21$ shipping cost to Canada however, but oh well!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 15 April 2014, 19:05:04
this more block is irrelevant, view my edited post below it
More
Unfortunate about the blank sets.  Wonder why more blank numpad sets sold than all the other blank kits (ISO excluded) put together?
maybe to populate an ergodox ? I need a blank numpad to have some dark grey for special keys and to have a light grey 2u for my little space bar :)

get blank base for blank 2u blue key
way cooler, and you'll be one of us 4

[order paid now]


how many blank base and rgb kits are needed
i might order an extra if it means they'll be produced


edit: is it really 10 moq to produce a blank set [rgb too?] it seems like since each key is the same  it would be less... only the blank 1u red and 2u blue keys are unique

edit2: If it is 10moq,is anyone willing to form a coalition to get them produced? I believe I have $100 left to donate towards our cause.
-----
We need 7 base kits @ $89
and 6 RGB sets @ $30.
(623+180=)
Total needed for blank base and rgb production is $803 in addition to what is ordered now.

My $100 could be a base or 3 rgb sets, idc. That leaves us just $713. Anyone want to join me? I won't place my additional order until we've settled bringing them to MOQ.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 15 April 2014, 22:55:38
228 base kits! Hmmm... maybe 250 isn't so impossible as I thought?..
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 15 April 2014, 23:02:01
228 base kits! Hmmm... maybe 250 isn't so impossible as I thought?..

We will have to see how many people jump on during these last few hours.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 15 April 2014, 23:31:02
any chance that i can order the lost and found and have the Y and O keys head directly to shipping instead of getting dyesubbed?  I REALLY don't want text :/

also, any way we can get the RGB blanks produced at text/icon prices?  it's ridiculous that it's more expensive to NOT dyesub.  I mean I understand the business reasons why this happens, but it'd be great if SP was willing to help us out one more time.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 15 April 2014, 23:37:18
any chance that i can order the lost and found and have the Y and O keys head directly to shipping instead of getting dyesubbed?  I REALLY don't want text :/

also, any way we can get the RGB blanks produced at text/icon prices?  it's ridiculous that it's more expensive to NOT dyesub.  I mean I understand the business reasons why this happens, but it'd be great if SP was willing to help us out one more time.

I apologize for the repost but ended up at the bottom of the page hindering visibility for this post.

If it is 10moq,is anyone willing to form a coalition to get them produced? I believe I have $100 left to donate towards our cause.
-----
We need 7 base kits @ $89
and 6 RGB sets @ $30.
(623+180=)
Total needed for blank base and rgb production is $803 in addition to what is ordered now.

My $100 could be a base or 3 rgb sets, idc. That leaves us just $713. Anyone want to join me? I won't place my additional order until we've settled bringing them to MOQ.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 15 April 2014, 23:38:55
any chance that i can order the lost and found and have the Y and O keys head directly to shipping instead of getting dyesubbed?  I REALLY don't want text :/

also, any way we can get the RGB blanks produced at text/icon prices?  it's ridiculous that it's more expensive to NOT dyesub.  I mean I understand the business reasons why this happens, but it'd be great if SP was willing to help us out one more time.
Those are questions that you should ask SP directly, especially considering the timeframe.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:08:03
any chance that i can order the lost and found and have the Y and O keys head directly to shipping instead of getting dyesubbed?  I REALLY don't want text :/

also, any way we can get the RGB blanks produced at text/icon prices?  it's ridiculous that it's more expensive to NOT dyesub.  I mean I understand the business reasons why this happens, but it'd be great if SP was willing to help us out one more time.

any chance that i can order the lost and found and have the Y and O keys head directly to shipping instead of getting dyesubbed?  I REALLY don't want text :/

also, any way we can get the RGB blanks produced at text/icon prices?  it's ridiculous that it's more expensive to NOT dyesub.  I mean I understand the business reasons why this happens, but it'd be great if SP was willing to help us out one more time.
Those are questions that you should ask SP directly, especially considering the timeframe.

if you get an answer please let us know
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:13:18
Technically specking we could have the RGB blank produced at a decent price. The base kit blank and the mods blank have both an unique set up. The only possibility to have them manufactured would be to make them the same as the legended counterparts.

Can it be done? I think so, but considering the very very low interest I have very little leverage on SP.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:20:01
Technically specking we could have the RGB blank produced at a decent price. The base kit blank and the mods blank have both an unique set up. The only possibility to have them manufactured would be to make them the same as the legended counterparts.

Can it be done? I think so, but considering the very very low interest I have very little leverage on SP.

$10 savings is nothing for the pricing on the blank RGB. I'm just really worried they won't go into production. Same with blank base set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:26:15
I guess people don't like how they're almost 3x the price of the DSA sets already on the PMK website.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:31:27
I guess people don't like how they're almost 3x the price of the DSA sets already on the PMK website.

indeed. I should have made the blank set = to the legended ones. We have less than 5 orders for all of them, so I guess I won't waste my time.

I could try to contact SP and see if we could lower the price, but it's really to late now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:47:46
T minus 37 hours!

(http://i.imgur.com/UPPKeKO.png)

Current cost for common layouts:

TKL: common kit + text mods: $59 (!!!!!)

Full layout: common kit + text mods + numpad: $74

1.50u and less common layouts: common kit + text mods + text pro mods + 7u spacebar: $87

Ergodox: common kit + text mods + ergodoxian: $86

ISO TKL: common kit + text mods + ISO Enter + Intl kit: $105
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 16 April 2014, 02:21:43
I could try to contact SP and see if we could lower the price, but it's really to late now.

I would have mentioned it sooner, but I had faith that it would jump up.  Windowed keys did! unfortunately, that makes me 1 for 2 :/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 02:33:34
ok, let's do this. Later today I'll contact SP and see what we can do with blanks. If we can substantially lower the price making the blank sets the same as the legended you blank guys have 24h to show the world your power. (but I can't promise anything)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 07:23:11
we really need 7 more windowed! The price difference from 15 to 25 is huge!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Wed, 16 April 2014, 07:51:31
Alright after a big bargain (is that the word ?) I'm taking almost everything for a grand total of ~175$. Correct me if I'm wrong,  but I do need text modifiers + rgb text modifiers if I want something to put on my pageup/down/etc...?
After the ~75€ of the Skull GB it does feel pricier, but it will be awesome to have a true French layout. (Don't worry Matt3o I do love the Skull Squadron set and it's staying on my work kb :-P )
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 08:03:39
PS: rgb text modifiers is purely cosmetics
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: PhineasRex on Wed, 16 April 2014, 08:47:56
Would anybody buying the "Granite Intl: NO, SW, FI, DK, ES, UK" kit be willing to sell me their 1U "|\" key?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 16 April 2014, 09:13:17
3 more to 250! We'll wait for them :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 09:41:10
Would anybody buying the "Granite Intl: NO, SW, FI, DK, ES, UK" kit be willing to sell me their 1U "|\" key?

What do you mean by that?

Also why did estimated shipping go from $7 to $30 on me overnight
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: epzy on Wed, 16 April 2014, 09:43:47
Would anybody buying the "Granite Intl: NO, SW, FI, DK, ES, UK" kit be willing to sell me their 1U "|\" key?

What do you mean by that?

Also why did estimated shipping go from $7 to $30 on me overnight

He wants to buy the "|\" key.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: reefchief on Wed, 16 April 2014, 09:47:29
Can someone please help me not screw up my order? Im new to keyboards and looking to buy a set for my CMStorm QFR. Im ready to order I just dont know what the heck im doing. Plan is to get the normal set, RGB icon modifiers. And anything else I need to for the CMStorm QFR (space bar size?)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 16 April 2014, 09:49:31
Can someone please help me not screw up my order? Im new to keyboards and looking to buy a set for my CMStorm QFR.
Common kit plus either text or icon mods is all you'll need. I'd go with icon if I were you. Anything else you buy will just be extra and not necessary to cover the board.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 16 April 2014, 09:51:50
Can someone please help me not screw up my order? Im new to keyboards and looking to buy a set for my CMStorm QFR. Im ready to order I just dont know what the heck im doing. Plan is to get the normal set, RGB icon modifiers. And anything else I need to for the CMStorm QFR (space bar size?)


That is a regular TKL, it will need the base common set and one modifiers set, either icons, or text. If you want to add some color get one RGB set, again either text or icon.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Wed, 16 April 2014, 09:57:45
Can someone please help me not screw up my order? Im new to keyboards and looking to buy a set for my CMStorm QFR. Im ready to order I just dont know what the heck im doing. Plan is to get the normal set, RGB icon modifiers. And anything else I need to for the CMStorm QFR (space bar size?)



you will need the following

1. common set
2. icon/text modifiers
3. RGB icon/text modifiers (beware, that these don't cover the arrows and pgup/pgdn cluster)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 16 April 2014, 10:03:47
ok, let's do this. Later today I'll contact SP and see what we can do with blanks. If we can substantially lower the price making the blank sets the same as the legended you blank guys have 24h to show the world your power. (but I can't promise anything)

I'm okay with paying the $30 for blank rgb and $89 for blank base sets, I just really want to know if they will produce them with less than 10 ordered. Maybe they will because the set as a whole did so well, or because my blank set was part of a large order...

Thanks for putting so much effort in matt3o

edit2: If there is any way, can we know about the blanks before the order ends. I might have to add another printed base set. I would be pretty upset to have a million extra mods and only one set of alphas.
I know you're working on it, just wanted to state my intent.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Wed, 16 April 2014, 10:17:45
Just placed an order for:

Granite Set
Granite Text Modifiers   
Granite Intl: NO, SW, FI, DK, ES, UK
Granite Text RGB   
Granite ISO Enter

Thanks for the group buy!

I just wish there was a blue ISO enter, but i suppose that's for a later upgrade!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: reefchief on Wed, 16 April 2014, 10:57:12
Thanks for the quick help, order incoming!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: danielucf on Wed, 16 April 2014, 11:09:47
I bit, but due to limits on funds skipped a couple items I'll probably need later. Hopefully there will be some numpads available on the site, and someone will not want their blue icon enter and I can buy it off of them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 11:16:38
250!

(http://i.imgur.com/IhejCpW.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: maxguy on Wed, 16 April 2014, 11:22:07
my first post on geekhack, and i think i am the 250th order  ;)
just submitted my order for common kit, icon modifier, numpad & multimedia kit !
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 16 April 2014, 11:48:42
Thankee for icon mod! I still wish it beats next tier ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 11:57:42
News

All blanks will be produced anyway!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 16 April 2014, 12:13:27
News

All blanks will be produced anyway!


Good news everyone... or at least those who wanted blanks :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 12:15:20
255 in less than 1 hour. Next stop 500!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Wed, 16 April 2014, 12:27:36
my first post on geekhack, and i think i am the 250th order  ;)
just submitted my order for common kit, icon modifier, numpad & multimedia kit !

Talk about a way to make an entrance! Welcome to GeekHack!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Wed, 16 April 2014, 13:22:46
 :D This is going great!! Yay! Congrats on the blanks for those that wanted them!

I hope we can get RGB Text to 50! It would drop down to $16! If you're hesitant go for it, the closer we get, the more I'm sure people will buy!  :thumb:

EDIT: Just bought another space bar and Blue Enter!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 13:35:17
I just placed another hefty order.

Will SP reconcile shipping costs at the end? I've placed 3 orders and paid ~$10 shipping each time. Would be nice to get some of that recovered.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boost on Wed, 16 April 2014, 13:35:21
just placed my order :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 16 April 2014, 13:41:26
I just placed another hefty order.

Will SP reconcile shipping costs at the end? I've placed 3 orders and paid ~$10 shipping each time. Would be nice to get some of that recovered.


They wrote we will be charge the corresponding shipping fee for the actual final weight of the consolidated orders.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 13:43:30
I just placed another hefty order.

Will SP reconcile shipping costs at the end? I've placed 3 orders and paid ~$10 shipping each time. Would be nice to get some of that recovered.


They wrote we will be charge the corresponding shipping fee for the actual final weight of the consolidated orders.

Awesome, thanks for the info.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 16 April 2014, 13:44:57
So many kits are close to the next tier!

Some more love for the Text RGB please :p

But I guess we have hit the most important tiers. Right now we "only" save ~1$ for the next 50 orders etc...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:48:03
Just ordered two sets and ended up with $20+ for shipping. Anyone know if/when that will get adjusted?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Bullveyr on Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:49:02
Hm, suddenly Paypal doesn't accept my credit card anymore, hopefully I can solve that tomorrow otherwise I would have a problem paying SP. :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:56:13
 :rolleyes: I've made a little mockup of what I'll be getting in the mail in 3-5 weeks. (man does our layout is stupid ! :-X)
(http://i.imgur.com/DCWdLwX.png) (http://imgur.com/DCWdLwX)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: madhias on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:05:44
Hm, suddenly Paypal doesn't accept my credit card anymore, hopefully I can solve that tomorrow otherwise I would have a problem paying SP. :(

For me the same. This never happened before, and my PayPal account almost never cools down from shopping. Contacted also SP. I just wanted to add a view things to my purchase. This purchase is already on hold from SP on my PayPal account... For sure it's a sign from above :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:08:45
Just ordered two sets and ended up with $20+ for shipping. Anyone know if/when that will get adjusted?

Depends on your location... if you're international, then that shipping price sounds about right.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:10:10
:rolleyes: I've made a little mockup of what I'll be getting in the mail in 3-5 weeks. (man does our layout is stupid ! :-X)
(http://i.imgur.com/DCWdLwX.png) (http://imgur.com/DCWdLwX)

This makes me want to add a "lost and found" kit to my order :p

Well, I have still ~24hours to decide...

The only thing I don't like about that board is the blank enter key -  I looks kinda odd among all those keys with legends, but that's just my taste ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:15:01
I just hope the GB site does not get overloaded in the last few hours. I want to add a second order, but if not, as least I have my former one. Good luck to those late comers though.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Bullveyr on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:24:46
Hm, suddenly Paypal doesn't accept my credit card anymore, hopefully I can solve that tomorrow otherwise I would have a problem paying SP. :(

For me the same. This never happened before, and my PayPal account almost never cools down from shopping. Contacted also SP. I just wanted to add a view things to my purchase. This purchase is already on hold from SP on my PayPal account... For sure it's a sign from above :)
You got pm
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: reefchief on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:40:14
Did I do this right? For a TKL

Granite Icon RGB    1    $20.50
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)    1    $35.25
Granite Blue Enter    1    $5.50
Granite Icon Modifiers

Thanks for helping a clueless newbie guys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:41:06
Did I do this right? For a TKL

Granite Icon RGB    1    $20.50
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)    1    $35.25
Granite Blue Enter    1    $5.50
Granite Icon Modifiers

Thanks for helping a clueless newbie guys.

yep, your good...  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:41:34
Did I do this right? For a TKL

Granite Icon RGB    1    $20.50
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)    1    $35.25
Granite Blue Enter    1    $5.50
Granite Icon Modifiers

Thanks for helping a clueless newbie guys.

Yes this is what you need to build a TKL board with icon modifiers. The RGB keys and blue Enter keys are optional of course :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Excessive on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:44:01
I just placed another hefty order.

Will SP reconcile shipping costs at the end? I've placed 3 orders and paid ~$10 shipping each time. Would be nice to get some of that recovered.

Hey Everyone just to clarify the shipping costs. Each item has a cost applied based on it's weight and whether it is US or International. That rate is based on the weight of that specific item. In some cases the weight is so little that we have no shipping fee at all (as long as its with a base set).

When you add items to your order, you will add these additional shipping charges - if there is any. No additional shipping discounts will be applied to these orders.

Hopefully this makes more sense. Thanks.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: reefchief on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:45:26
Awesome, looks like im all set thanks. Except now the lost and found stuff is teasing me  >:D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:54:32
Awesome, looks like im all set thanks. Except now the lost and found stuff is teasing me  >:D

Yeah, me too.

If we both buy it, it gets cheaper!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: reefchief on Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:55:54
Im gonna do it  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 16 April 2014, 16:05:31
I just placed another hefty order.

Will SP reconcile shipping costs at the end? I've placed 3 orders and paid ~$10 shipping each time. Would be nice to get some of that recovered.

Hey Everyone just to clarify the shipping costs. Each item has a cost applied based on it's weight and whether it is US or International. That rate is based on the weight of that specific item. In some cases the weight is so little that we have no shipping fee at all (as long as its with a base set).

When you add items to your order, you will add these additional shipping charges - if there is any. No additional shipping discounts will be applied to these orders.

Hopefully this makes more sense. Thanks.

Holy crap, really?? I thought it would be combined, almost $30 to ship seems like a lot for keycaps... I can get a case of 440 rounds of ammo to my door for $23 and that weighs at least 20 pounds. I'm seriously doubtful I ordered more than 2.5 pounds of key caps this time, and my crapbag only cost $7 to ship  :-X
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 16:16:26
I'm very disheartened by that. I had everything in my cart and the estimated shipping was $9 (Arizona) and then when I went to PayPal to pay it was $20+. Bait and switch is one thing but $20+ to ship two full sets of keys is ridiculous.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Wed, 16 April 2014, 16:37:36
:rolleyes: I've made a little mockup of what I'll be getting in the mail in 3-5 weeks. (man does our layout is stupid ! :-X)
(http://i.imgur.com/DCWdLwX.png) (http://imgur.com/DCWdLwX)

This makes me want to add a "lost and found" kit to my order :p

Well, I have still ~24hours to decide...

The only thing I don't like about that board is the blank enter key -  I looks kinda odd among all those keys with legends, but that's just my taste ;)

Yeah I know the Enter key looks silly, but I'm not gonna pay 10$ more for a legend lol. Beside I have a ton of those Enter key in different colors in DS (mostly from old keyboards) ^^
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 16:38:12
I went back and looked at my invoices - the shipping total for 3 orders was actually only $20. Double checked by adding all the stuff into one order and estimating the shipping -- the same.

$20 seems a bit high, but what they're saying about the by-weight calculations is at least true.

Mercury, where in AZ do you live, btw?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 16 April 2014, 16:51:27
indeed, inland shipping seems a bit expensive. over here we can ship up to 30kg (66lb) for 12.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 17:03:06
I went back and looked at my invoices - the shipping total for 3 orders was actually only $20. Double checked by adding all the stuff into one order and estimating the shipping -- the same.

$20 seems a bit high, but what they're saying about the by-weight calculations is at least true.

Mercury, where in AZ do you live, btw?

Mesa and the address is a residence so there's no reason for the absurd shipping. Throwing it all in a USPS flat rate box would cost 6 bucks; UPS and Fedex wouldn't be much more. The estimated $9 seems accurate unlike the $23 charged
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 16 April 2014, 17:10:49
News

All blanks will be produced anyway!


:D This is going great!! Yay! Congrats on the blanks for those that wanted them!

I hope we can get RGB Text to 50! It would drop down to $16! If you're hesitant go for it, the closer we get, the more I'm sure people will buy!  :thumb:

EDIT: Just bought another space bar and Blue Enter!

OH MY GOD YES. I ALMOST WANT TO BUY ANOTHER BASE SET OF BLANKS.

edit: LOL IM THE ONLY BLANK NUMPAD
edit2: added another blank rgb to my order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 16 April 2014, 17:14:38
Icon modifiers may reach 100 soon, great!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 16 April 2014, 17:49:14
I went back and looked at my invoices - the shipping total for 3 orders was actually only $20. Double checked by adding all the stuff into one order and estimating the shipping -- the same.

$20 seems a bit high, but what they're saying about the by-weight calculations is at least true.

Mercury, where in AZ do you live, btw?

Mesa and the address is a residence so there's no reason for the absurd shipping. Throwing it all in a USPS flat rate box would cost 6 bucks; UPS and Fedex wouldn't be much more. The estimated $9 seems accurate unlike the $23 charged

yeah, I don't understand why SP has decided to ream us on shipping. USPS flat rate medium box is $12, large box is $17.50 (up to 70Lbs limit) - there's no way it costs $30 to ship my order(s). That's a dramatic jump in price from just a few months ago ($7 for a 2.5lb crapbag 2/28/14) This thing had better come in a damn nice box with some hand-drawn artwork on it...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 16 April 2014, 17:54:04
I went back and looked at my invoices - the shipping total for 3 orders was actually only $20. Double checked by adding all the stuff into one order and estimating the shipping -- the same.

$20 seems a bit high, but what they're saying about the by-weight calculations is at least true.

Mercury, where in AZ do you live, btw?

Mesa and the address is a residence so there's no reason for the absurd shipping. Throwing it all in a USPS flat rate box would cost 6 bucks; UPS and Fedex wouldn't be much more. The estimated $9 seems accurate unlike the $23 charged

yeah, I don't understand why SP has decided to ream us on shipping. USPS flat rate medium box is $12, large box is $17.50 (up to 70Lbs limit) - there's no way it costs $30 to ship my order(s). That's a dramatic jump in price from just a few months ago ($7 for a 2.5lb crapbag 2/28/14) This thing had better come in a damn nice box with some hand-drawn artwork on it...


In a recent GB the caps came in a very nice box with even some extra caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 16 April 2014, 17:56:08
I went back and looked at my invoices - the shipping total for 3 orders was actually only $20. Double checked by adding all the stuff into one order and estimating the shipping -- the same.

$20 seems a bit high, but what they're saying about the by-weight calculations is at least true.

Mercury, where in AZ do you live, btw?

Mesa and the address is a residence so there's no reason for the absurd shipping. Throwing it all in a USPS flat rate box would cost 6 bucks; UPS and Fedex wouldn't be much more. The estimated $9 seems accurate unlike the $23 charged

yeah, I don't understand why SP has decided to ream us on shipping. USPS flat rate medium box is $12, large box is $17.50 (up to 70Lbs limit) - there's no way it costs $30 to ship my order(s). That's a dramatic jump in price from just a few months ago ($7 for a 2.5lb crapbag 2/28/14) This thing had better come in a damn nice box with some hand-drawn artwork on it...


In a recent GB the caps came in a very nice box with even some extra caps.

are you referring to macross? i never saw it but I see it on the website and want to buy it... might do next pay day.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 16 April 2014, 17:57:37
I went back and looked at my invoices - the shipping total for 3 orders was actually only $20. Double checked by adding all the stuff into one order and estimating the shipping -- the same.

$20 seems a bit high, but what they're saying about the by-weight calculations is at least true.

Mercury, where in AZ do you live, btw?

Mesa and the address is a residence so there's no reason for the absurd shipping. Throwing it all in a USPS flat rate box would cost 6 bucks; UPS and Fedex wouldn't be much more. The estimated $9 seems accurate unlike the $23 charged

yeah, I don't understand why SP has decided to ream us on shipping. USPS flat rate medium box is $12, large box is $17.50 (up to 70Lbs limit) - there's no way it costs $30 to ship my order(s). That's a dramatic jump in price from just a few months ago ($7 for a 2.5lb crapbag 2/28/14) This thing had better come in a damn nice box with some hand-drawn artwork on it...


In a recent GB the caps came in a very nice box with even some extra caps.


are you referring to macross? i never saw it but I see it on the website and want to buy it... might do next pay day.


Yes, that was it. It came with Thank you caps and a couple of novelties with icons.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 17:57:45
I went back and looked at my invoices - the shipping total for 3 orders was actually only $20. Double checked by adding all the stuff into one order and estimating the shipping -- the same.

$20 seems a bit high, but what they're saying about the by-weight calculations is at least true.

Mercury, where in AZ do you live, btw?

Mesa and the address is a residence so there's no reason for the absurd shipping. Throwing it all in a USPS flat rate box would cost 6 bucks; UPS and Fedex wouldn't be much more. The estimated $9 seems accurate unlike the $23 charged

yeah, I don't understand why SP has decided to ream us on shipping. USPS flat rate medium box is $12, large box is $17.50 (up to 70Lbs limit) - there's no way it costs $30 to ship my order(s). That's a dramatic jump in price from just a few months ago ($7 for a 2.5lb crapbag 2/28/14) This thing had better come in a damn nice box with some hand-drawn artwork on it...

Or at least use an accurate shipping cost estimator. My shipping cost nearly went up 3x on the final purchase page. Very poor business practice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Wed, 16 April 2014, 21:11:19
oh man, i just did my last minute adding to my order, even with all the tiers this broke this ended up being so damn expensive lol, pretty much the most ive ever spent on a single key cap order and that is saying alot given how much i spent on retro-dsa last year.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 21:31:30
If anyone who ordered two base sets and had issue with the shipping costs - I'd recommend contacting them. The default shipping calcs don't handle multiple base sets well and cause pricing mistakes. SP was very accommodating with my shipping cost error and fixed it for me
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 16 April 2014, 22:24:01
If anyone who ordered two base sets and had issue with the shipping costs - I'd recommend contacting them. The default shipping calcs don't handle multiple base sets well and cause pricing mistakes. SP was very accommodating with my shipping cost error and fixed it for me

Interesting.    Something definitely seems off with the shipping calculator.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Ronnn on Wed, 16 April 2014, 23:20:45
Just placed my order with: Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA), Granite Text Modifiers, Granite Numpad, Granite Text Pro Modifiers, Granite 6.25u Spacebar, Granite Blue Enter, Granite 7u Spacebar, Granite Lost and Found, Granite Extra Homing keys, Granite Text RGB, Granite Nerdom kit, Granite Windowed keys. Combined with shipping it's over $200!!! :eek:
After getting the invoice of lightsaver v2, plus switches, sip sockets, leds, stabilizers,  I will become completely bankrupted!! :confused: Hope this will look fantastic on lightsaver! ;D

Hope there will be over 25 orders of windowed keys..
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 16 April 2014, 23:24:45
ORANGE AND YELLOW MODS INFO:

your only chance to get them as blanks will be from SP inventory after the GB IF there are 'overruns' or w/e
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: cgbuen on Thu, 17 April 2014, 00:38:59
I just wanted to confirm that the pictures are accurate to what the keys will look like.. so the regular base alphas' legends will be centered horizontally/vertically on the key, and the dual legend caps (Cyrillic set + international language packs) will have the English characters on the upper left?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 01:15:36
I just wanted to confirm that the pictures are accurate to what the keys will look like.. so the regular base alphas' legends will be centered horizontally/vertically on the key, and the dual legend caps (Cyrillic set + international language packs) will have the English characters on the upper left?

confirmed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 April 2014, 01:28:09
Aaaaand icon modifiers tipped after all :)

300! Cool :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 01:37:18
wow

(http://i.imgur.com/PnHTiP6.png)

I would have never expected to break the 300 milestone.

The whole process took really a lot of time. Starting from the initial idea, the dozens of mock-ups, the 3d renders, the final templates. It took me more time than I like to admit, I'm so glad that the GB has been successful and all my work hasn't gone lost. It will take some time before I design another sublimated set though (gosh!).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Thu, 17 April 2014, 01:51:51
my invoice was charged $2 shipping for a russian set to Canada....so I don't know what's going on...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 17 April 2014, 01:52:09
wow

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PnHTiP6.png)


I would have never expected to break the 300 limit.

The whole process took really a lot of time. Starting from the initial idea, the dozens of mock-ups, the 3d renders, the final templates. It took me more time than I like to admit, I'm so glad that the GB has been successful and all my work hasn't gone lost. It will take some time before I design another sublimated set though (gosh!).

Yikes!  Fantastic!

I bet you're glad you won't have to sort all these ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 01:59:05
I bet you're glad you won't have to sort all these ;)

you can say it twice!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yuiop on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:02:08
Great job Matt3o.  This will go down as one of the most successful GBs ever.
Can't believe how much I dropped on this.  I'm such a sucker for PBT.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:09:13
Friendly reminder.

12 hours left!

There will be NO round 2!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:15:01
I bet you're glad you won't have to sort all these ;)

you can say it twice!

I bet you're glad you won't have to sort all these ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:15:37
I asked for it...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:28:04
Matt3o, if you won't design another dye sublimated set soon, how about doubleshot one WITH sublimated legends for international and cyrillic symbols?  :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:32:57
Matt3o, if you won't design another dye sublimated set soon, how about doubleshot one WITH sublimated legends for international and cyrillic symbols?  :D

you can't sublimate ABS (as far as I know). You can pad print it, though.

Anyway I do not want to flood with GBs. There's the midnight set (double-shot) that is already designed and I'd like to proceed with that in a couple of months. I really love that keycaps set, I'll try to make a 3D render, I bet people will fall in love with it, but I would be surprised if it goes over 100 tier.

Then there's DCS PBT, I'd like to go charcoal with that, if legend contrast is good enough.

Lastly SA PBT in HiPro style.

I'm done until 2016 I guess.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Bullveyr on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:39:53
Hm, suddenly Paypal doesn't accept my credit card anymore, hopefully I can solve that tomorrow otherwise I would have a problem paying SP. :(
Solved

They did put my card on a security block because of my transaction to GON. :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:52:08
Matt3o, if you won't design another dye sublimated set soon, how about doubleshot one WITH sublimated legends for international and cyrillic symbols?  :D

you can't sublimate ABS (as far as I know). You can pad print it, though.

Anyway I do not want to flood with GBs. There's the midnight set (double-shot) that is already designed and I'd like to proceed with that in a couple of months. I really love that keycaps set, I'll try to make a 3D render, I bet people will fall in love with it, but I would be surprised if it goes over 100 tier.

Then there's DCS PBT, I'd like to go charcoal with that, if legend contrast is good enough.

Lastly SA PBT in HiPro style.

I'm done until 2016 I guess.

Hmm, so they don't do doubleshot in PBT... yep, I knew about it, just kinda forgotten. But I thought modern doubleshot keys are mix of ABS and PBT?

Anyway, I hope you'll include Cyrillic kits in your future products. It's kinda +25 buyers to GB ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:57:53
reposting this from the macross thread, yes i am that desperate:

guys can any1 tell me whether there is an invoice from SP in the package? the goddamn customs office will not release it to me, unless i provide them with proof of purchase (amount, for what, shipping address and whatnot), but neither paypal, nor my purchases section on the SP site have this information in a concise form. now i'm stuck.

how can i get a freaking invoice for this? i wanted to have this at home before easter :(


any suggestion as to how to deal with the customs office is welcome.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 02:58:28
Anyway, I hope you'll include Cyrillic kits in your future products. It's kinda +25 buyers to GB ;)

next time I'd like to include Japanese actually
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 April 2014, 03:10:08
Anyway, I hope you'll include Cyrillic kits in your future products. It's kinda +25 buyers to GB ;)

next time I'd like to include Japanese actually

And Cyrillic? :)

By the way, it's easier to include Korean, I think.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 17 April 2014, 03:42:14
Anyway, I hope you'll include Cyrillic kits in your future products. It's kinda +25 buyers to GB ;)

next time I'd like to include Japanese actually
Man, I would've loved having a Japanese set of Granite...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 17 April 2014, 03:54:42
Hmm, Macross arrived a month and 4 days 28 days after I ordered.
I wonder how long this one will take.

Also, final order:
Common
Icon Mods
Icon Pro Mods
Text Mods
Blue Enter
Icon RGB
7u Space Bar
Numpad
Mono Legend
Nerdom (even if there is no awesome Sun Microsystems key)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Thu, 17 April 2014, 04:46:34
Anyway, I hope you'll include Cyrillic kits in your future products. It's kinda +25 buyers to GB ;)

next time I'd like to include Japanese actually
Yes do it! I'd buy those regardless of what they look like!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 04:51:09
Anyway, I hope you'll include Cyrillic kits in your future products. It's kinda +25 buyers to GB ;)

next time I'd like to include Japanese actually
Yes do it! I'd buy those regardless of what they look like!

I need support from some Japanese speaker though
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Thu, 17 April 2014, 05:26:43
Anyway, I hope you'll include Cyrillic kits in your future products. It's kinda +25 buyers to GB ;)

next time I'd like to include Japanese actually
Yes do it! I'd buy those regardless of what they look like!

I need support from some Japanese speaker though

I may be able to help. Better yet my wife :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Thu, 17 April 2014, 06:49:42
Put in for this:

Common
Numpad
Blue Enter
Icon Modifiers
7u Spacebar
Mono Legend
Icon Pro Modifiers

The major appeal of this set to me was the grayness of it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:01:23
Will SP have extras later like with the Macross set?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:09:02
Will SP have extras later like with the Macross set?

nope
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:12:57
I hemmed and hawwed over this set, but I'm in.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:13:12
Will SP have extras later like with the Macross set?

nope

:eek: i just streamlined my order to fit my funds, and try to get the rest later... but if SP won't have extras my plan is fxxk'd.  :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:18:20
Making the final design took really a lot of time, I'm not willing to give it away. So, no, we won't have additional sets printed, nor round 2.

I like the Limited Edition factor.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: PhineasRex on Thu, 17 April 2014, 07:30:01
Would anybody buying the "Granite Intl: NO, SW, FI, DK, ES, UK" kit be willing to sell me their 1U "|\" key?

What do you mean by that?

Also why did estimated shipping go from $7 to $30 on me overnight

He wants to buy the "|\" key.
This exactly. I need that key for my layout but I am averse to spending $30 for it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 08:46:55
Last 6 hours!

(http://i.imgur.com/SSQQiNC.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Thu, 17 April 2014, 08:56:35
He wants to buy the "|\" key.
This exactly. I need that key for my layout but I am averse to spending $30 for it.

Same here :/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 17 April 2014, 08:57:09
dayum, that is gonna be a LOT of caps to mold :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 17 April 2014, 08:58:42
matt3o, any chance you could talk to SP about possible invoice generation via their site? i just posted that in the sticky within this subforum, but it would be nice to urge them a bit :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 17 April 2014, 08:59:14
Holy Hell Common kit!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 09:11:20
matt3o, any chance you could talk to SP about possible invoice generation via their site? i just posted that in the sticky within this subforum, but it would be nice to urge them a bit :)

I'll ping them about it.

Holy Hell Common kit!!!

Indeed 326 now!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 17 April 2014, 09:21:46
After missing out on Macross and overpaying for it later I went ahead and added a numpad and cyrilic.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 17 April 2014, 10:10:09
Ah to hell with it, who needs money... added on Granite Lost and Found. Good to hear they overestimated the shipping cost if you ordered multiple common kits, hopefully I can get a little back
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 17 April 2014, 10:20:30
I have finally submitted my order:
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite Icon Modifiers
Granite Icon RGB
Granite 7u Spacebar
Granite Blue Enter
SA Doubleshot Vim Key (different GB, but I bought it at the same time)

We need a couple more icon mods to be ordered for next tier...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 17 April 2014, 10:33:54
Added a second space bar to my order. It is very sweet that my order is now close to $100, when it was over $200 at the very first day of the GB.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 17 April 2014, 10:36:29
Added Multimedia. My order is still $500 with price breaks. [hopefully they overestimated shipping  :p]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 17 April 2014, 10:37:04
Added Multimedia. My order is still $500 with price breaks. [hopefully they overestimated shipping  :p ]


OMG: How many sets are you buying?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 17 April 2014, 10:39:48
Only one more windowed set required for $26 --> $17.75
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 17 April 2014, 10:41:13
Added Multimedia. My order is still $500 with price breaks. [hopefully they overestimated shipping  :p ]


OMG: How many sets are you buying?

Basically one of everything including blanks and minus international. Then a couple doubles of spacebars and enter keys and rgb.
Shipping was $50 for my box to Canada though.

edit: did anyone else get 3 blank rgb sets to do their tkl modifiers all the same color? [I'm also excited about the prospect of having 3 blank 1.25 of this particular green keys.]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: codyeatworld on Thu, 17 April 2014, 10:42:06
I can't pay until sometime next week, but I'd love to get in on this if possible.

Also, congrats on breaking 300 Matt3o! that is awesome!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 April 2014, 11:00:38
335! Hell yeah!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 17 April 2014, 11:09:17
335! Hell yeah!

Only 164 more until we all save $0.25! [laughs about the price break]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 17 April 2014, 11:10:37
I still hope for 5 more orders of the Icon Pro Modifiers to reach their next tier.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 17 April 2014, 11:15:45
I still hope for 5 more orders of the Icon Pro Modifiers to reach their next tier.

8 more blank RGB to save me $21.

edit: who else ordered a blank numpad?
we're gonna be the only two a 2u light grey [GKK] blank.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Thu, 17 April 2014, 11:41:51
Only one more windowed set required for $26 --> $17.75

Tipped it :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 April 2014, 11:49:27
Only one more windowed set required for $26 --> $17.75

Tipped it :)

Now we all can see Grendel can not only destroy, but also create :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Ozric on Thu, 17 April 2014, 12:00:43
Hello, I am thinking about ordering some of these keycaps, but I am unsure of what length of space bar I am supposed to get. My current keyboard is a Ducky G2Pro TKL, and I might get a Ducky Premier in the future. Does anyone know what space bar length those use?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Thu, 17 April 2014, 12:06:44
Hello, I am thinking about ordering some of these keycaps, but I am unsure of what length of space bar I am supposed to get. My current keyboard is a Ducky G2Pro TKL, and I might get a Ducky Premier in the future. Does anyone know what space bar length those use?

The alpha kit comes with a 6.25u that is suitable for most keyboards (the ones with three same-width keys to the left of space).

If you grab a 7u space as well you'll be prepared for any eventually. Keyboards that have a 7u space bar typically don't have a Windows key to the left of the space bar or if they do it's much smaller than the ctrl and alt keys.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 17 April 2014, 12:09:04
Hello, I am thinking about ordering some of these keycaps, but I am unsure of what length of space bar I am supposed to get. My current keyboard is a Ducky G2Pro TKL, and I might get a Ducky Premier in the future. Does anyone know what space bar length those use?

This board has a 6.25 spacebar. This is already included in the base set!


Edit:   haha ... phone call distracted me from finishing my post ... then I was 3minutes late :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 12:16:48
2 hours 45 minutes to go!

(http://i.imgur.com/pdCtxNW.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 17 April 2014, 12:21:49
Added a lost and found kit to my order, because why not :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 12:28:16
Added a lost and found kit to my order, because why not :)

that's the spirit!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Tafryn on Thu, 17 April 2014, 12:44:43
Since the prices dropped, I decided to add a Text Pro Modifiers to my order. Unfortunately, Paypal has decided "The card you entered cannot be used for this payment. Please enter a different credit or debit card number.". I've tried every rain-dance in the book, but nothing seems to work. Is anyone else getting this message?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 17 April 2014, 12:55:24
We need 5 more ICON RBGs...  DO IT!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 12:55:46
Since the prices dropped, I decided to add a Text Pro Modifiers to my order. Unfortunately, Paypal has decided "The card you entered cannot be used for this payment. Please enter a different credit or debit card number.". I've tried every rain-dance in the book, but nothing seems to work. Is anyone else getting this message?

try to contact SP directly... they might help you out (HURRY UP!)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 April 2014, 13:17:16
Since the prices dropped, I decided to add a Text Pro Modifiers to my order. Unfortunately, Paypal has decided "The card you entered cannot be used for this payment. Please enter a different credit or debit card number.". I've tried every rain-dance in the book, but nothing seems to work. Is anyone else getting this message?
Try to enter card number directly - not logging into your PayPal account. It worked for me.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Tafryn on Thu, 17 April 2014, 13:19:35
Since the prices dropped, I decided to add a Text Pro Modifiers to my order. Unfortunately, Paypal has decided "The card you entered cannot be used for this payment. Please enter a different credit or debit card number.". I've tried every rain-dance in the book, but nothing seems to work. Is anyone else getting this message?

try to contact SP directly... they might help you out (HURRY UP!)

SP replied almost instantly (that's some real customer service right there), but unfortunately there isn't anything they can do. They recommended that I contact Paypal directly, so it looks like I'm up a creek. I really wanted those 1x ctrl/alt/fn keys, too.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 17 April 2014, 13:22:56
90 minutes and the GB will be over.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: duq on Thu, 17 April 2014, 13:39:05
Ordered.

base
text pro modifiers
ergodoxian
multimedia set
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 17 April 2014, 13:59:45
One hour left.  Only 5 more Icon RGB sets to go.  I am sure it can be done.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Thu, 17 April 2014, 14:02:44
I ordered:

Base Set
Text Modifiers
WASD

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: undulatus on Thu, 17 April 2014, 14:04:26
Hi can I change the shipping address after the purchase? Ex. can I change it 1 week from now?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 14:10:49
50 MINUTES!

(http://i.imgur.com/hmEbWTw.png)


Hi can I change the shipping address after the purchase? Ex. can I change it 1 week from now?

ask SP directly but shipping fees might change, so I don't know.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 17 April 2014, 14:20:48
Only one more windowed set required for $26 --> $17.75

Tipped it :)

Hero  :-*
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Thu, 17 April 2014, 14:26:06
Icon RGB ordered. Is this "some of your order is pending"message at the end normal?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Thu, 17 April 2014, 14:31:29
edit: who else ordered a blank numpad?
we're gonna be the only two a 2u light grey [GKK] blank.
It's me and it's exactly because of this 2u key : I couldn't have a spacebar in dark grey on my G80-3000 mod (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/layouts/af1d3687008f6b61664cfcf68d57838c) :D She will dress a nice cyrillic set too.

edit : seems someone else ordered a blank numpad :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 17 April 2014, 14:48:51
Granite Text Modifiers1$23.00
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)1$35.25
Granite Text Pro Modifiers1$22.50
Granite Ergodoxian1$27.00
Granite Cyrillic: RU, UA1$25.00
Granite 7u Spacebar1$3.00
Granite Lost and Found1$17.00
Granite Half-Ergodox Blank1$11.00
Granite Icon RGB1$20.50
Granite Nerdom kit1$13.25
Granite Text RGB1$16.25

This hurt my wallet.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:01:11
It's officially over!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:03:42
inb4 all the whiners about how they missed it :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: abjr on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:03:59
Just got in under the wire:

Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)   1   $35.25
Granite Text Modifiers                   1   $23.00
Granite Text RGB                           1   $16.25
Granite Blue Enter                         1   $5.00
Granite Text Pro Modifiers             1   $21.75

I'm wanting to build my own 60% and these caps look great. I hope I can figure it out and didn't just waste $100! :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:07:36
Time is up!

Gratz on an epic GB Matt3o  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:10:04
Game over, man!
Game over!

This set is a brilliant piece of work, Matt3o.
Thanks to you and everyone who put time into making it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:16:29
ITS OVER

im more hype than raindrop.
so excite.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:17:56
Counter stops at 367 common kits!

Thanks everybody! Now to production!

(http://i.imgur.com/vcFRSXW.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:21:38
Any idea on when SP will give back the monies that weren't needed for our final order price?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:36:44
Any idea on when SP will give back the monies that weren't needed for our final order price?

I guess really soon
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: PhineasRex on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:45:41
Aw nuts it looks like my last minute order didn't go through. :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:50:20
Aw... (http://www.sadtrombone.com/)

Keep an eye on those classifieds!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:59:09
Aw nuts it looks like my last minute order didn't go through. :(

Email SP and try to place it by email.  :P

Be sure to get 2 Icon RGBs.  Haha, so close to the next tier.  The Icon Pro Modifiers were within 1.  Damn...

Congrats for hitting 100 on the Text Pro Modifiers.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: reefchief on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:04:14
Very excited to get in on probably the coolest key set ive seen yet. Now the waiting begins :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:08:38
Very excited to get in on probably the coolest key set ive seen yet. Now the waiting begins :(

What a painful 4-6 weeks it will be.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:09:24
Fortunately, I don't have to keep refreshing the GB's page every few minutes, so I have plenty of time to wait.  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:10:18
Be sure to get 2 Icon RGBs.  Haha, so close to the next tier.  The Icon Pro Modifiers were within 1.  Damn...

Yeah the annoying thing is we together paid $1421 (49 * $29) for pro mod kit. 50 sets at $25 would have been $1200. Even throwing one set in the trash would have saved us each $4.51.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:19:02
This is a huge chance for SP to prove it has its **** together re: sorting and shipping. I hope they don't blow it; if a bunch of people end up with missing caps, it'll be ugly :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:25:17
Be sure to get 2 Icon RGBs.  Haha, so close to the next tier.  The Icon Pro Modifiers were within 1.  Damn...

Yeah the annoying thing is we together paid $1421 (49 * $29) for pro mod kit. 50 sets at $25 would have been $1200. Even throwing one set in the trash would have saved us each $4.51.

[)amien

Maybe Matt3o can negotiate something about this?!

Text modifiers were one short as well (199 instead of 200). Considering it's a really huge order SP might be generous enough to gift us these tiers :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:27:41
This is a huge chance for SP to prove it has its **** together re: sorting and shipping. I hope they don't blow it; if a bunch of people end up with missing caps, it'll be ugly :(
I have faith based on Macross, but this set is much, muuuch larger, so we'll see.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: PhineasRex on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:38:35
Be sure to get 2 Icon RGBs.  Haha, so close to the next tier.  The Icon Pro Modifiers were within 1.  Damn...

Yeah the annoying thing is we together paid $1421 (49 * $29) for pro mod kit. 50 sets at $25 would have been $1200. Even throwing one set in the trash would have saved us each $4.51.

[)amien

Maybe Matt3o can negotiate something about this?!

Text modifiers were one short as well (199 instead of 200). Considering it's a really huge order SP might be generous enough to gift us these tiers :)

If SP lets me submit my order by email that'll bump the orders up to 200.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:43:14
Be sure to get 2 Icon RGBs.  Haha, so close to the next tier.  The Icon Pro Modifiers were within 1.  Damn...

Yeah the annoying thing is we together paid $1421 (49 * $29) for pro mod kit. 50 sets at $25 would have been $1200. Even throwing one set in the trash would have saved us each $4.51.

[)amien

Maybe Matt3o can negotiate something about this?!

Text modifiers were one short as well (199 instead of 200). Considering it's a really huge order SP might be generous enough to gift us these tiers :)

I know.  Some of those tiers actually make a difference for people too.  The people getting icon sets got SO close to saving like $10.

I hope SP appreciates our good business this community offers.  Maybe hooks us up with a couple sets to get us over the hump???  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 17 April 2014, 16:44:18
They have to produce the sets for the GB originator so that counts as another set right?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: cgbuen on Thu, 17 April 2014, 17:10:16
Damn, buying one more Icon Pro would have saved each buyer $5 (and over $200 for everyone in total).. Is there any chance of accommodating for this?

Edit: long beat. Tapatalk wasn't refreshing the thread for me before I posted this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Thu, 17 April 2014, 17:17:29
This multi-authorization, charge for different amount is royally screwing with my PayPal. Auth was mostly funded with PP balance but remainder went to a debit card... now the whole thing is held while the bank refunds the card amount according to PayPal... I hate PayPal.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: kenmai9 on Thu, 17 April 2014, 17:41:21
Woow I didn't know there were additional packs I could buy. I only got the base. :(

Guess I'm looking out for extras when they arrive

Thanks for running this. Cool set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Thu, 17 April 2014, 17:46:35
Woow I didn't know there were additional packs I could buy. I only got the base. :(

Guess I'm looking out for extras when they arrive

Thanks for running this. Cool set.

Ugh, that sucks... the base doesn't include modifiers (tab/capslock/shift/ctrl/alt etc) :(

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Thu, 17 April 2014, 18:19:16
Woow I didn't know there were additional packs I could buy. I only got the base. :(

Guess I'm looking out for extras when they arrive

Thanks for running this. Cool set.
The size of the challenge depends on the size of the keyboard you want to populate. I don't think I am the only one who will have unused caps. For example, I ordered a text modifier kit just to have the 1u keys and the same with two Pro kits :) It may be harder to find a numpad kit but not impossible.
BTW, when the GB will start to be delivered you may find some sets from people who changed their mind or even some no longer used Retro DSA.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: PhineasRex on Thu, 17 April 2014, 18:25:40
I just submitted an invoice by email (thanks Melissa!) that includes 1x Text Modifiers and 1x Icon Pro, which should bump those both to the next tier.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 17 April 2014, 18:28:23
I just submitted an invoice by email (thanks Melissa!) that includes 1x Text Modifiers and 1x Icon Pro, which should bump those both to the next tier.
You just saved $200 to the group of Icon Pro Set's buyers, thank you.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 17 April 2014, 18:35:39
This multi-authorization, charge for different amount is royally screwing with my PayPal. Auth was mostly funded with PP balance but remainder went to a debit card... now the whole thing is held while the bank refunds the card amount according to PayPal... I hate PayPal.

[)amien

Wow yours happened that fast?
Mine was all through a debit, which was authorized for way more than what I'm paying, and nothing has moved at all.

Also, is anyone else getting email verifications for each individual set?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: agodinhost on Thu, 17 April 2014, 18:38:24
any chance to add one order???
100 bucks so so

Anyone wanna repass one basic kit + ergodox?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Thu, 17 April 2014, 18:46:00
Wow yours happened that fast?
Mine was all through a debit, which was authorized for way more than what I'm paying, and nothing has moved at all.

Also, is anyone else getting email verifications for each individual set?

Mine was via credit, and paypal transaction history shows that one of the three authorizations has already been converted. The other two not yet.

I've gotten four mails so far for parts of the set. It was somewhat similar with Macross - they sent a bunch of mails, I just ignored them, and eventually I got a shipping notification.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Thu, 17 April 2014, 18:59:01
So happy this is going great! I'm looking to buy or trade for a 1.25 FN key and Alt Gr key if anyone wants! I have some Nerdom keys I'd be willing to part with.  :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 April 2014, 20:02:14
This multi-authorization, charge for different amount is royally screwing with my PayPal. Auth was mostly funded with PP balance but remainder went to a debit card... now the whole thing is held while the bank refunds the card amount according to PayPal... I hate PayPal.

[)amien

Oh yeah? Mine was funded through PayPal by debit card. Now the original sum isn't refunded yet (it takes up to two days as I know because of my previous experience) and PayPal trying to pay final sum to Signature. Had to transfer another 120 bucks to my debit card, or it's continued to bombard me with messages about paypal trying to pay SP :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 17 April 2014, 22:57:01
I need an Icon blue enter if someone was only interested in the text blue enter.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 00:53:39
One thing I wish to come from this set is instead of SUPER, i wish it said WIN
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: POFFINGTON on Fri, 18 April 2014, 01:16:50
Really nice Set! Sad I missed out on those WASD keys
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 18 April 2014, 01:49:09
I need an Icon blue enter if someone was only interested in the text blue enter.

I bought two blank RGB and a blank Base kit just to get around this issue. ;)
My keyboard will be so beautiful.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 18 April 2014, 01:55:36
One thing I wish to come from this set is instead of SUPER, i wish it said WIN
As a Linux user, I'm glad Matt3o didn't put those in the base mod kits.
I'm so tired of win keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 18 April 2014, 02:02:48
One thing I wish to come from this set is instead of SUPER, i wish it said WIN

there's no Apple or Windows keys. I've added a couple of "win" keys in the lost+found set and that's an exception that you'll rarely see again in my GBs.

I do not support Windows (or macos) and the set with "super" is general purpose. Even Apple dropped the "apple" logo from their keyboards. The windows key is an insult to man kind.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 18 April 2014, 02:11:30
I appologize for my spamming this threa.d I'm just crazy hype.

I can't describe this phenomenon, so I'm dropping a huge gmail post.

I'm getting emails for each individual set, but only four/five of them?

Quote
Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
1:28 PM (10 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA) has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/

This is notification to inform you that we have charged your Paypal account for the final amount, which may be less than the amount we originally authorized, and that this deal is now being scheduled for manufacturing.

We will send another email to let know when your order is completed and has been shipped. Thank you again for your business, who hope that you enjoy the final product.


Sincerely,
Pimp My Keyboard Team

April 17, 2014

Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
2:28 PM (9 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Text Modifiers has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-text-modifiers/


Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
3:00 PM (9 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Icon Modifiers has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-icon-modifiers/


Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
3:59 PM (8 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Numpad has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-numpad/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 18 April 2014, 02:16:34
I appologize for my spamming this threa.d I'm just crazy hype.

I can't describe this phenomenon, so I'm dropping a huge gmail post.

I'm getting emails for each individual set, but only four/five of them?

Quote
Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
1:28 PM (10 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA) has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/

This is notification to inform you that we have charged your Paypal account for the final amount, which may be less than the amount we originally authorized, and that this deal is now being scheduled for manufacturing.

We will send another email to let know when your order is completed and has been shipped. Thank you again for your business, who hope that you enjoy the final product.


Sincerely,
Pimp My Keyboard Team

April 17, 2014

Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
2:28 PM (9 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Text Modifiers has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-text-modifiers/


Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
3:00 PM (9 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Icon Modifiers has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-icon-modifiers/


Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
3:59 PM (8 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Numpad has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-numpad/

So far I got only two.  Granite set and Icon modifiers. And my order consists of 5 different sets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 18 April 2014, 02:21:45
I appologize for my spamming this threa.d I'm just crazy hype.

I can't describe this phenomenon, so I'm dropping a huge gmail post.

I'm getting emails for each individual set, but only four/five of them?

Quote
Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
1:28 PM (10 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA) has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-set-pbt-dye-sub-dsa/

This is notification to inform you that we have charged your Paypal account for the final amount, which may be less than the amount we originally authorized, and that this deal is now being scheduled for manufacturing.

We will send another email to let know when your order is completed and has been shipped. Thank you again for your business, who hope that you enjoy the final product.


Sincerely,
Pimp My Keyboard Team

April 17, 2014

Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
2:28 PM (9 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Text Modifiers has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-text-modifiers/


Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
3:00 PM (9 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Icon Modifiers has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-icon-modifiers/


Pimp My Keyboard <byrd@redrokk.com>
3:59 PM (8 hours ago)

to me
Dear Taylor Craig,

A deal you purchased, Granite Numpad has successfully ended.
You can find the original details here: http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-numpad/

Same thing happened to me. 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 18 April 2014, 02:22:26
oh my I thought they fixed that...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 18 April 2014, 02:23:43
Same thing happened with Macross.
You can safely ignore them.

I got 8 of 'em.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 18 April 2014, 02:23:43
I just submitted an invoice by email (thanks Melissa!) that includes 1x Text Modifiers and 1x Icon Pro, which should bump those both to the next tier.

Thank you very much Sir  :thumb:

Unfortunately this is not reflected on the oder page.

I hope the final invoice is for the new price tiers!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 18 April 2014, 02:30:53
AFAICT you are getting an email confirmations for each order, not each set (at least that happened to me.)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 18 April 2014, 02:36:41
I made one order for seven kits.  I got a email for the numpad, one for the text mods, and one that just took me to the granite page.

However I know they got my whole order because I can see it in my paypal account.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: squarefrog on Fri, 18 April 2014, 03:19:01
Well it's finally over. Congratulations on a incredibly successful GB Matt3o! Thanks for all the blood, sweat and tears you put in. At least 367 people appreciate it :thumb:

I don't know how the stats hold up against other key sets, but I'm pretty amazed how well the ergodox set sold. Hopefully this will encourage more people to put the effort in to adding legends.

Now to just forget I ordered anything so it's a nice surprise next month.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 18 April 2014, 03:56:03
Well, I'm glad it's over - and over so good.
Now I only need to wait for refund of 144 bucks I paid at the time of ordering (slooow PayPal) and for actual shipping - which won't happen earlier then week or two in future.

By the way, Matt3o.... as you are talking with SP more often than we, why not suggest adding more pay options? Because, paypal...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 18 April 2014, 04:09:05
I'm collecting all people's suggestions and report to SP.

I'm willing to do that only if SP proves to be responsive (so far so good), because honestly I really spent a lot of time on this and I'm not an SP employee :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Fri, 18 April 2014, 04:44:33
Well it's finally over. Congratulations on a incredibly successful GB Matt3o! Thanks for all the blood, sweat and tears you put in. At least 367 people appreciate it :thumb:

I don't know how the stats hold up against other key sets, but I'm pretty amazed how well the ergodox set sold. Hopefully this will encourage more people to put the effort in to adding legends.

Now to just forget I ordered anything so it's a nice surprise next month.

well some people ordered multiple sets...but dirty secret.  i didn't actually order the base set; i went with cyrillic with mono logends instead :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Fri, 18 April 2014, 05:09:59
i only have one suggestion and that is about letting people generate some sort of invoice from the "my orders" section of the store page. would make it really easy with customs and stuff.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: archer on Fri, 18 April 2014, 08:24:34
Slightly confused about the charges that my Paypal incurred during this GB. Maybe someone can help clarify for me.

So I placed my original order for $163 (all original pricing).. This can be seen in my PayPal activity, labeled as "Authorization". I later placed another order for about $50. This order generated no "authorization" charge at all.

Yesterday, when the GB ended, I received 2 charges to my paypal: $102 & $40. I assume these are the cost of my 2 orders after the price reduction from the various tiers that were hit.

So I guess my question is regarding that initial $163 "authorization" charge.

I know that in this thread, it was mentioned that you'd pay full price and that SP would "hold" that amount. Then after the GB ended, you'd be charged the corrected amounts. So will I be refunded the $163, now that I've paid $102 & $40? or does an "authorization" not actually deduct from your account?

If anyone could clarify this, I would greatly appreciate it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 18 April 2014, 08:50:33
Slightly confused about the charges that my Paypal incurred during this GB. Maybe someone can help clarify for me.

So I placed my original order for $163 (all original pricing).. This can be seen in my PayPal activity, labeled as "Authorization". I later placed another order for about $50. This order generated no "authorization" charge at all.

Yesterday, when the GB ended, I received 2 charges to my paypal: $102 & $40. I assume these are the cost of my 2 orders after the price reduction from the various tiers that were hit.

So I guess my question is regarding that initial $163 "authorization" charge.

I know that in this thread, it was mentioned that you'd pay full price and that SP would "hold" that amount. Then after the GB ended, you'd be charged the corrected amounts. So will I be refunded the $163, now that I've paid $102 & $40? or does an "authorization" not actually deduct from your account?

If anyone could clarify this, I would greatly appreciate it.

This "Authorization" thingy actually transferred money from my debit card I use with paypal - 143 usd at the time. After GB ended I was charged 120 usd - my final price, but, I think, initial "authorization" will be refunded to my card later (3 work days, I suppose).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: archer on Fri, 18 April 2014, 09:48:18
Slightly confused about the charges that my Paypal incurred during this GB. Maybe someone can help clarify for me.

So I placed my original order for $163 (all original pricing).. This can be seen in my PayPal activity, labeled as "Authorization". I later placed another order for about $50. This order generated no "authorization" charge at all.

Yesterday, when the GB ended, I received 2 charges to my paypal: $102 & $40. I assume these are the cost of my 2 orders after the price reduction from the various tiers that were hit.

So I guess my question is regarding that initial $163 "authorization" charge.

I know that in this thread, it was mentioned that you'd pay full price and that SP would "hold" that amount. Then after the GB ended, you'd be charged the corrected amounts. So will I be refunded the $163, now that I've paid $102 & $40? or does an "authorization" not actually deduct from your account?

If anyone could clarify this, I would greatly appreciate it.

This "Authorization" thingy actually transferred money from my debit card I use with paypal - 143 usd at the time. After GB ended I was charged 120 usd - my final price, but, I think, initial "authorization" will be refunded to my card later (3 work days, I suppose).
From what I can tell, I think the "Authorization" thing transferred money from my account as well (unless I'm totally reading this account activity screen incorrectly).

My PayPal doesn't deduct from any debit/credit card.. so should I expect to see a refund on that "authorization" amount soon? Perhaps I should contact a SP rep directly
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 18 April 2014, 10:10:31
Slightly confused about the charges that my Paypal incurred during this GB. Maybe someone can help clarify for me.

So I placed my original order for $163 (all original pricing).. This can be seen in my PayPal activity, labeled as "Authorization". I later placed another order for about $50. This order generated no "authorization" charge at all.

Yesterday, when the GB ended, I received 2 charges to my paypal: $102 & $40. I assume these are the cost of my 2 orders after the price reduction from the various tiers that were hit.

So I guess my question is regarding that initial $163 "authorization" charge.

I know that in this thread, it was mentioned that you'd pay full price and that SP would "hold" that amount. Then after the GB ended, you'd be charged the corrected amounts. So will I be refunded the $163, now that I've paid $102 & $40? or does an "authorization" not actually deduct from your account?

If anyone could clarify this, I would greatly appreciate it.

This "Authorization" thingy actually transferred money from my debit card I use with paypal - 143 usd at the time. After GB ended I was charged 120 usd - my final price, but, I think, initial "authorization" will be refunded to my card later (3 work days, I suppose).
From what I can tell, I think the "Authorization" thing transferred money from my account as well (unless I'm totally reading this account activity screen incorrectly).

My PayPal doesn't deduct from any debit/credit card.. so should I expect to see a refund on that "authorization" amount soon? Perhaps I should contact a SP rep directly

I guess so. Although it not SP you should contact, but Paypal. And I think it's still 3 work days.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 18 April 2014, 10:13:32
Woow I didn't know there were additional packs I could buy. I only got the base. :(

Guess I'm looking out for extras when they arrive

Thanks for running this. Cool set.

Ya the website is VERY confusing in that regard.  It shows a full keyboard layout and has 'buy now'.  So when you click that button it looks like you are buying the whole layout.  It is VERY misleading...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Excessive on Fri, 18 April 2014, 11:04:56
Slightly confused about the charges that my Paypal incurred during this GB. Maybe someone can help clarify for me.

So I placed my original order for $163 (all original pricing).. This can be seen in my PayPal activity, labeled as "Authorization". I later placed another order for about $50. This order generated no "authorization" charge at all.

Yesterday, when the GB ended, I received 2 charges to my paypal: $102 & $40. I assume these are the cost of my 2 orders after the price reduction from the various tiers that were hit.

So I guess my question is regarding that initial $163 "authorization" charge.

I know that in this thread, it was mentioned that you'd pay full price and that SP would "hold" that amount. Then after the GB ended, you'd be charged the corrected amounts. So will I be refunded the $163, now that I've paid $102 & $40? or does an "authorization" not actually deduct from your account?

If anyone could clarify this, I would greatly appreciate it.

An authorization does not actually deduct from your account. If there are not enough funds in your paypal account, paypal may charge your bank account to make enough funds. However the money stays in your paypal account until we actually charge you for the items you bought, which does not occur until after the GB ends.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Fri, 18 April 2014, 11:07:07
Woow I didn't know there were additional packs I could buy. I only got the base. :(

Guess I'm looking out for extras when they arrive

Thanks for running this. Cool set.

Ya the website is VERY confusing in that regard.  It shows a full keyboard layout and has 'buy now'.  So when you click that button it looks like you are buying the whole layout.  It is VERY misleading...
I agree. I probably would have made the same mistake if I hadn't followed the thread previous to the group buy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 11:11:38
I'm looking at the final price list.

If someone would have just bought one more Text Modifier kit.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 18 April 2014, 11:14:25
I'm looking at the final price list.

If someone would have just bought one more Text Modifier kit.

Someone has. Read the last posts ... he ordered via email after the time was up, but it was accepted. It's just not reflected in the graphics :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 18 April 2014, 11:17:26
I'm looking at the final price list.

If someone would have just bought one more Text Modifier kit.

Someone has. Read the last posts ... he ordered via email after the time was up, but it was accepted. It's just not reflected in the graphics :)

But the payment has already gone through. Will SP be refunding 200 people $1 extra dollar?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 18 April 2014, 11:23:15
Hmm, my payment isn't through yet.

But if some people were already charged I guess they won't refund the 1$.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 18 April 2014, 11:31:29
Excessive, or SPLady: An updated status of the final order quantities, price tiers, and the plan to make refunds will be very appreciated by the GB's buyers.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 18 April 2014, 12:01:02
Same thing happened with Macross.
You can safely ignore them.

I got 8 of 'em.

I placed orders for 17+ kits and only got those ones I posted.

AFAICT you are getting an email confirmations for each order, not each set (at least that happened to me.)

I had four orders but two of them were additional RGB kits and the other was multimedia.

I made one order for seven kits.  I got a email for the numpad, one for the text mods, and one that just took me to the granite page.

However I know they got my whole order because I can see it in my paypal account.

I know they got it too it just seems weird, like they're going through them by hand choosing what to produce.
[ I know this isn't the case but it was my first impression. ]

Also, my payment isn't through yet either, nothing moved ever; not yet.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: archer on Fri, 18 April 2014, 12:48:03
Slightly confused about the charges that my Paypal incurred during this GB. Maybe someone can help clarify for me.

So I placed my original order for $163 (all original pricing).. This can be seen in my PayPal activity, labeled as "Authorization". I later placed another order for about $50. This order generated no "authorization" charge at all.

Yesterday, when the GB ended, I received 2 charges to my paypal: $102 & $40. I assume these are the cost of my 2 orders after the price reduction from the various tiers that were hit.

So I guess my question is regarding that initial $163 "authorization" charge.

I know that in this thread, it was mentioned that you'd pay full price and that SP would "hold" that amount. Then after the GB ended, you'd be charged the corrected amounts. So will I be refunded the $163, now that I've paid $102 & $40? or does an "authorization" not actually deduct from your account?

If anyone could clarify this, I would greatly appreciate it.

An authorization does not actually deduct from your account. If there are not enough funds in your paypal account, paypal may charge your bank account to make enough funds. However the money stays in your paypal account until we actually charge you for the items you bought, which does not occur until after the GB ends.
Ahhh.. OK, my paypal updated with more details, so I see what you're referring to.

Thanks for the clarification, as someone who is new to this particular GB format, I really appreciate it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osxoep on Fri, 18 April 2014, 13:33:55
Well damn.

Look's like I missed this one.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:09:30
As for SP taking suggestions -- I'd like to see a detailed invoice either via email or as part of my SP accounts purchase history.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:39:33
Well damn.

Look's like I missed this one.

My condolences! I'm sure there will be a thriving after-market, if that helps any. Alas, quite the set to get away...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:45:13
Slightly confused about the charges that my Paypal incurred during this GB. Maybe someone can help clarify for me.

So I placed my original order for $163 (all original pricing).. This can be seen in my PayPal activity, labeled as "Authorization". I later placed another order for about $50. This order generated no "authorization" charge at all.

Yesterday, when the GB ended, I received 2 charges to my paypal: $102 & $40. I assume these are the cost of my 2 orders after the price reduction from the various tiers that were hit.

So I guess my question is regarding that initial $163 "authorization" charge.

I know that in this thread, it was mentioned that you'd pay full price and that SP would "hold" that amount. Then after the GB ended, you'd be charged the corrected amounts. So will I be refunded the $163, now that I've paid $102 & $40? or does an "authorization" not actually deduct from your account?

If anyone could clarify this, I would greatly appreciate it.

An authorization does not actually deduct from your account. If there are not enough funds in your paypal account, paypal may charge your bank account to make enough funds. However the money stays in your paypal account until we actually charge you for the items you bought, which does not occur until after the GB ends.

Oh, but it did. As I said, first it actually deducted money from my debit card after authorization, and then, after GB was ended, deducted from it a final price.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jacobolus on Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:10:04
Oh, but it did. As I said, first it actually deducted money from my debit card after authorization, and then, after GB was ended, deducted from it a final price.
Charging a credit card has 2 parts: an “authorization” (or “hold”) and a “capture”. The authorization step locks down a particular amount of money from your credit limit, guaranteeing that the merchant can charge it, but does not actually charge you the money (some consumers definitely get confused about this from time to time though). The “capture” step actually finishes the transaction and charges the card. The authorization phase happens basically instantly, while captures are done in daily batches. It’s possible to capture any amount of money up to the authorized amount, or cancel the authorization, at any time for about a month after the authorization was made, though the exact amount of time varies from card to card. After that the authorization expires and the credit limit is restored.

Typically, in a situation like the one we’re dealing with here, SP should authorize the maximum possible charge, and then only capture the relevant amount (i.e. not actually charging you the difference). It sounds like what may have happened [though it’s a bit hard to tell without looking at your statement] is first they authorized the transaction for the full amount, and then later did both authorization and capture for a smaller amount, leaving the original authorization hanging.

If you use a debit card, instead of a credit card, then an authorization actually pulls money from your bank account (not exactly, but that’s how it often looks on statements), and the money sits in limbo until the authorization is either captured, canceled, or expired. This is one of the down-sides of debit cards. On the upside, usually authorizations on debit cards only last a week or less before they expire.

I’m sure if you contact SP directly, they’ll be willing to cancel the original authorization, which should put the money back into your bank account.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorization_hold for further details.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: codyeatworld on Fri, 18 April 2014, 21:39:10
I can't pay until sometime next week, but I'd love to get in on this if possible.

Also, congrats on breaking 300 Matt3o! that is awesome!

I'd still like to get in on this if I can, I just got paid but gotta wait til monday...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 18 April 2014, 21:53:54
I can't pay until sometime next week, but I'd love to get in on this if possible.

Also, congrats on breaking 300 Matt3o! that is awesome!

I'd still like to get in on this if I can, I just got paid but gotta wait til monday...

As far as I know you will only be able to get them now if you email SP and ask if you can add your order (but I'm not sure how long that will be possible),  or wait until some end up in the classifieds.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sat, 19 April 2014, 00:17:02
im excited. have they started production yet?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 01:10:16
im excited. have they started production yet?

hopefully next week.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: cgbuen on Sat, 19 April 2014, 02:40:06
It's a little unfortunate that some money couldn't be saved.. 1 away from a $5 decrease on the Icon Pro (don't know if anything's going to be done about that). Also, throughout the checkout process, different pages were giving me different shipping prices to here in California ($5, $11, and then $12). I finally got charged $12 once I checked out.

Ah well, still looking forward to it!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 19 April 2014, 03:02:28
Oh, but it did. As I said, first it actually deducted money from my debit card after authorization, and then, after GB was ended, deducted from it a final price.
Charging a credit card has 2 parts: an “authorization” (or “hold”) and a “capture”. The authorization step locks down a particular amount of money from your credit limit, guaranteeing that the merchant can charge it, but does not actually charge you the money (some consumers definitely get confused about this from time to time though). The “capture” step actually finishes the transaction and charges the card. The authorization phase happens basically instantly, while captures are done in daily batches. It’s possible to capture any amount of money up to the authorized amount, or cancel the authorization, at any time for about a month after the authorization was made, though the exact amount of time varies from card to card. After that the authorization expires and the credit limit is restored.

Typically, in a situation like the one we’re dealing with here, SP should authorize the maximum possible charge, and then only capture the relevant amount (i.e. not actually charging you the difference). It sounds like what may have happened [though it’s a bit hard to tell without looking at your statement] is first they authorized the transaction for the full amount, and then later did both authorization and capture for a smaller amount, leaving the original authorization hanging.

If you use a debit card, instead of a credit card, then an authorization actually pulls money from your bank account (not exactly, but that’s how it often looks on statements), and the money sits in limbo until the authorization is either captured, canceled, or expired. This is one of the down-sides of debit cards. On the upside, usually authorizations on debit cards only last a week or less before they expire.

I’m sure if you contact SP directly, they’ll be willing to cancel the original authorization, which should put the money back into your bank account.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorization_hold for further details.

Thank you! That's why I was charged twice :) But it seems my money from authorization already on the way back to me - authorization statement on my bank account vanished already and it show i should have 144 bucks on it after payment to SP. Balance hasn't updated yet, but it is Saturday...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sat, 19 April 2014, 03:08:29
Quick question because I might have made a mistake in ordering..

I just need these keycaps for my Poker II.

I did NOT order the Pro kit. Did I make a mistake? I just ordered the main set and the text modifier kit. Will that be enough?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 19 April 2014, 03:10:37
Quick question because I might have made a mistake in ordering..

I just need these keycaps for my Poker II.

I did NOT order the Pro kit. Did I make a mistake? I just ordered the main set and the text modifier kit. Will that be enough?

You're fine. Poker 2 uses standard sized modifiers and backspace. you only need what you got.  :)

More
poker II
(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/Wd0ybx4UnHE/maxresdefault.jpg)

tkl
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/614-HWeqe4L._SL1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sat, 19 April 2014, 03:31:39
technically, he got even more than he needed lol.

more helpfully, the only thing you could possibly be missing is an alpha colored esc for the top left if that's your thing.  this key is only found in the lost and found kit
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 19 April 2014, 04:02:29
technically, he got even more than he needed lol.

more helpfully, the only thing you could possibly be missing is an alpha colored esc for the top left if that's your thing.  this key is only found in the lost and found kit

Red esc key way better :) And he's got it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sat, 19 April 2014, 05:46:26
oh yea i also forgot i bought the WASD kit. $10 for a set of 4 different colors is such a good deal
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 19 April 2014, 05:51:43
oh yea i also forgot i bought the WASD kit. $10 for a set of 4 different colors is such a good deal

The final price on the WASD kit was $9.

So you got them for a dollar less :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 06:01:03
I bloody finished designing ALL the bloody legends! JEEZ!

Now I'm gonna print them and do the final revision. Later I'll post all the kits for your review before giving them to SP.

Unfortunately I can't release the source files to the public because that would mean letting anybody run the same set (including SP). Considering the amount of time needed to design this thing I don't want other vendors to take advantage of the work (ie: SP is not allowed to run a private batch unless they pay for the designs :P ).

That being said, if you are interested in the source files, simply contact me privately.

Cheerio!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 19 April 2014, 06:46:42
Yay! It's even cooler that it will be an exclusive thing ;)

Now to production :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: pdkl55 on Sat, 19 April 2014, 07:37:36
it's so nice. A lot of options :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sat, 19 April 2014, 07:48:06
I bloody finished designing ALL the bloody legends! JEEZ!

Now I'm gonna print them and do the final revision. Later I'll post all the kits for your review before giving them to SP.

Unfortunately I can't release the source files to the public because that would mean letting anybody run the same set (including SP). Considering the amount of time needed to design this thing I don't want other vendors to take advantage of the work (ie: SP is not allowed to run a private batch unless they pay for the designs :P ).

That being said, if you are interested in the source files, simply contact me privately.

Cheerio!

That's cool that you design the font too. I thought you just designed the color scheme. Good choice on the font. It is simple and not so fancy like the Razer ones are.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 08:03:17
All legends are vector graphics designed from scratch, they are not a vectorialization of a raster images.

To give you an idea, this is how the cherry mx legend looks like:

(http://i.imgur.com/xUUv8PW.png)

the little squares are the "control points" (the less the better, they won't be printed of course).

This is how it would have looked if vectorialized

(http://i.imgur.com/X71NrMW.png)

And this is true for each and every novelty key (and we have A LOT of them, think of all the ICON MODS).

Apart from that centered legends are pretty complex to align, it's not just a matter of "align to center". For example accented letters are first aligned to center without the accent and the accent is added later on.

Also, legends have different thicknesses (eg: the numbers are smaller than alphas), so to make it uniform all the smaller characters have to be outlined a little, but outline on screen is different than on print, so it's a try and error task.

... and than there are legends that had to be redesigned, like @.

Really, a lot of work.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 19 April 2014, 08:10:55
With the example it is very easy to understand why you said that "you are done until 2015". It is really a lot of work. Thank you again for all the hard work to design the set and lead this GB. The combination of colors, materials, the nice icon work, and the legends being sublimated will make this one a very nice, unique, and long lasting set, that may allow us to type in style for years to come.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Sat, 19 April 2014, 08:48:17
Wow. :eek: I had no idea that there was so much work into creating the legends. Thank you for sharing an insight into just how much work goes into a project like this.

Then again, you're making this set for profit.... err., nope that's not true.

I know, you work for SP, so it's part of your job... wrong again.

It can't be that you're volunteering your time and talents to the community because you're passionate about keyboards?  ;D



This is why I find your work so humbling, matt3o. You have so much talent and skill in what you do and you voluntarily donate it to this community so that we can all receive the fruits of your labor. Commercial entities consistently fall short, so without your willingness to contribute like you do, we would not have the wonderful projects that you've created. Thank you.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 08:53:58
(http://emotibot.net/pix/6461.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Sat, 19 April 2014, 09:01:03
Yeah I was going to say that it would be really interesting for a proper interview and documentary tracking the process of interest check through design to production and delivery. Interviews and video of someone like Matt3o, people at SP, and buyers gleefully getting their stuff. Someone should co-ordinate that collect the footage and edit it up. Boom. Global box office smash.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 09:06:39
Yeah I was going to say that it would be really interesting for a proper interview and documentary tracking the process of interest check through design to production and delivery. Interviews and video of someone like Matt3o, people at SP, and buyers gleefully getting their stuff. Someone should co-ordinate that collect the footage and edit it up. Boom. Global box office smash.

wow, that's actually a very nice idea :) not the interview to Matt3o that nobody cares about :) but a production video would be nice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 19 April 2014, 09:07:14
Next we'll need a SA set from Matt3o :)

P.S. Good work, really. A LOT of good work :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 19 April 2014, 09:08:26
Yeah I was going to say that it would be really interesting for a proper interview and documentary tracking the process of interest check through design to production and delivery. Interviews and video of someone like Matt3o, people at SP, and buyers gleefully getting their stuff. Someone should co-ordinate that collect the footage and edit it up. Boom. Global box office smash.

wow, that's actually a very nice idea :) not the interview to Matt3o that nobody cares about :) but a production video would be nice.

Yep, molding, printing... hell, even packaging :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 09:11:56
Next we'll need a SA set from Matt3o :)

P.S. Good work, really. A LOT of good work :)

Actually I have right in front of me a PBT SA Spacebar. It is MAJESTIC!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Sat, 19 April 2014, 09:12:50
One of our exalted elders should organize a tour of SP for themselves and shoot some video and get some interviews with different people. This could be used in the Thockumentary (!)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 19 April 2014, 09:17:31
Next we'll need a SA set from Matt3o :)

P.S. Good work, really. A LOT of good work :)

Actually I have right in front of me a PBT SA Spacebar. It is MAJESTIC!

It's a beauty to behold, right? ;) And we NEED to bring more beauty to this world ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Sat, 19 April 2014, 09:33:36
Are the line weights going to be similar to dsa profile alphas?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 09:50:36
Are the line weights going to be similar to dsa profile alphas?

granite is just a pinch smaller I believe, but sublimation tends to bleed a little. Anyway I'll get a preview before starting full production
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Sat, 19 April 2014, 10:10:12
Are the line weights going to be similar to dsa profile alphas?

granite is just a pinch smaller I believe, but sublimation tends to bleed a little. Anyway I'll get a preview before starting full production

I like the line weights of the other dsa profiles that I've bought that were abs. Just the right thickness. Only gmk is better than that.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Sat, 19 April 2014, 13:10:55
With the example it is very easy to understand why you said that "you are done until 2015". It is really a lot of work. Thank you again for all the hard work to design the set and lead this GB. The combination of colors, materials, the nice icon work, and the legends being sublimated will make this one a very nice, unique, and long lasting set, that may allow us to type in style for years to come.  :thumb:

Also some of the other things to consider when designing glyphs...

Mathematically correct != optically correct.  e.g. an O will normally be slightly taller than an I. If it wasn't it would look shorter - the curves fool the eye.

Also if ink/printing is going to bleed a little then where two points meet they are often slightly tapered in to avoid two points bleeding and creating a lump (these are known as ink traps)

Can't wait to get these!

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 13:40:23
fortunately SP will let me run a print test, so I'll be able to fix errors if any.

of course... designing keyboards is not my job and you can't expect a 100% error free work. But if you look at SP double-shot they are full of errors (wrong kerning, wrong size, wrong position, ...). I hope to do slightly better that that, but a little margin of error is understood.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Sat, 19 April 2014, 14:25:06
hey there,
I'd gladly volunteer to look over all the legends and icons.
I got a degree in graphics design and hence some experience with icons, typo, layout etc.
... so if I can do something, feel free to let me know.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 19 April 2014, 14:34:03
hey there,
I'd gladly volunteer to look over all the legends and icons.
I got a degree in graphics design and hence some experience with icons, typo, layout etc.
... so if I can do something, feel free to let me know.


This is very cool!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Sat, 19 April 2014, 16:18:36
AFAICT you are getting an email confirmations for each order, not each set (at least that happened to me.)

For the record, I'm wrong -- just got yet another confirmation email (after 2 days..) If it's one per set there are a few yet to come I guess. Still wish they would send just a single, detailed invoice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 April 2014, 16:39:59
hey there,
I'd gladly volunteer to look over all the legends and icons.
I got a degree in graphics design and hence some experience with icons, typo, layout etc.
... so if I can do something, feel free to let me know.

posting everything tomorrow, stay tuned!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Sat, 19 April 2014, 18:21:11
Really, a lot of work.
Just want you to know that I'm really appreciating your hard work, man! Can't wait to try them on!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sat, 19 April 2014, 18:27:20
so the font isn't going to be the one that is pictured in the 3d rendering?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 19 April 2014, 20:24:19
One of our exalted elders should organize a tour of SP for themselves and shoot some video and get some interviews with different people. This could be used in the Thockumentary (!)

Already happened, albeit a while ago: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34521.0
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 20 April 2014, 02:34:19
so the font isn't going to be the one that is pictured in the 3d rendering?

why you say so? the font is the one pictured.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 20 April 2014, 03:50:52
so the font isn't going to be the one that is pictured in the 3d rendering?

why you say so? the font is the one pictured.

And it's good font. It was one of selling points of this set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 20 April 2014, 03:53:35
so the font isn't going to be the one that is pictured in the 3d rendering?

why you say so? the font is the one pictured.

And it's good font. It was one of selling points of this set.

To me the legends suit the DSA keycap shape very well.  And where else but centred would you have legends on DSA?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 20 April 2014, 03:59:00
so the font isn't going to be the one that is pictured in the 3d rendering?

why you say so? the font is the one pictured.

And it's good font. It was one of selling points of this set.

To me the legends suit the DSA keycap shape very well.  And where else but centred would you have legends on DSA?

When I'll get my Cyrillic set, I'll show you :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 20 April 2014, 04:08:42
so the font isn't going to be the one that is pictured in the 3d rendering?

why you say so? the font is the one pictured.

And it's good font. It was one of selling points of this set.

To me the legends suit the DSA keycap shape very well.  And where else but centred would you have legends on DSA?

When I'll get my Cyrillic set, I'll show you :)

Two legends on one keycap excepted :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 20 April 2014, 06:35:59
Please review all the legends

http://imgur.com/a/jqke0 (click on images, they are quite high res)

Those are not the kits! Just the legends (ie: no doubles or blanks). There are still some very little corrections that need to done, but we are getting really close.

Please check typos, line width and uniformity!

The source files are now all paths (no more fonts, you don't need gotham to view the file). If you think you can help working directly on the source files please let me know privately, but bear in mind that I work on Inkscape.

Thanks for your help!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Curetia on Sun, 20 April 2014, 10:26:43
Looks good to me :)
I only wondering because I only got 3 mails but ordered 9 kits, is this normal?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 20 April 2014, 13:46:29
Looks good to me :)
I only wondering because I only got 3 mails but ordered 9 kits, is this normal?
It's OK. No, really :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sun, 20 April 2014, 16:38:00
You should make BACKSPACE one word. So instead of BACK SPACE, BACKSPACE.

I think it looks neater.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Sun, 20 April 2014, 17:00:23
You should make BACKSPACE one word. So instead of BACK SPACE, BACKSPACE.

I think it looks neater.

How is it normally written?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 20 April 2014, 17:20:14
when on one line on *modern keyboards*, one word. All DSA sets I have from SP have "back space" in two words though.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Sun, 20 April 2014, 17:35:45
BKSP is even shorter  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 20 April 2014, 17:37:16
Any Spanish guy bought the international set? Please contact me ASAP I have some questions!

Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Sun, 20 April 2014, 17:45:01
alright,
I've been looking at those legends for quite some time now.
I think you did a really good job... love the arrows in the base set.
And I think you did an even better job with icons than with the typo.
That said, I see the problems you came across with the Typo.
It's a pretty wide font, and it's nice, but makes it difficult when reaching horizontal limits sometimes.

The Base set is pretty alright. I like the redesign of the "@"... looks a lot better than before.


So concerning the typo-mods I have this for you:

I like how you are using the same font size for the "F"keys and the esc, home, del, end keys.
And to me this is the most problematic set maybe in the entire GB.
You have to go with a smaller font for "page up" "page down" and an even smaller one for "print screen", "scroll lock" and "pause break". Meaning you use three different size fonts in the mods... also in case of "end" and "page down" next to each other you have a slight variation. This is most problematic because you feel something is off but you don't know if it really is (not sure if understandable what I mean)... I would say a small difference in this case is much worse than an obvious one (like with "F"row and "print screen" etc.),

because with an obvious one you know what you got and you realize the difference right away.
So I would strongly reccomend to get rid of one of the three font sizes. I think it will make the overall appearance much calmer and more consistant. (If I had to do it, I would change "page up" & "page down"... trying to bring it so the same size as the "end" etc. by just using "up" and "down" (the spacing for "down" between letters has a little room for you to save width I think)... and everybody knows it's "page" anyways.
Maybe this also works for "print" instead of "print screen"... what you're doing right here is to have all three caps with dual lines/words... to make a variation there would make it more inconsistant.
I know this is difficult and it also doesn't make a lot of sense to make the "F"row and "Esc" smaller.

concerning the icon mods:

First of all let me say your Icons present a real reason to buy this set in the first place. I like the consistancy of stroke weight... it's very clean to look at. Bravo.
The only thing that meets my eye here is that (again) the "pageup" and "pagedown" icons appear as very long (especially compared to "pos1" and "end" (which I like a lot) and also rather heavy and a little over-present because of the horizontal strokes. I would look for a simpler solution there. (your "ins" is very elegant for example)
One very tiny thing: I would think about whether I need the dots inside the circles of the "print screen"icon. Without it should look cleaner.
 
Mono Legends:

the key next to space invader (don't know what it's called) could bleed in the middle... these strokes in the middle are very very thin.

Nerdom:

Also I'd be concerned about bleeding with those white dots inside your Robot.



Hope I could be of help and also hope you guys could follow my english.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Sun, 20 April 2014, 18:38:41
I agree with changing backspace to one word and not having three different font sizes between the different keys. It seems a little busy.

EDIT: After looking at Macross, I think the different font sizes will come out looking good.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Sun, 20 April 2014, 19:02:29
I like the "BACK SPACE" as two words...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Sun, 20 April 2014, 19:08:38
Any Spanish guy bought the international set? Please contact me ASAP I have some questions!

Thanks!


Uh.. I'm Spanish but I didn't buy the international set. I don't think I count.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sun, 20 April 2014, 21:06:09
i think you should make a poll about backspace being one word or two words. And also a poll for the font sizes.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 20 April 2014, 22:44:59
Please review all the legends

http://imgur.com/a/jqke0 (click on images, they are quite high res)

Those are not the kits! Just the legends (ie: no doubles or blanks). There are still some very little corrections that need to done, but we are getting really close.

Please check typos, line width and uniformity!

The source files are now all paths (no more fonts, you don't need gotham to view the file). If you think you can help working directly on the source files please let me know privately, but bear in mind that I work on Inkscape.

Thanks for your help!

Looks good to me Matt.  Great work

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 21 April 2014, 01:46:01
I like the "BACK SPACE" as two words...
Same.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 21 April 2014, 02:15:46
So concerning the typo-mods I have this for you:

Thank you Elias, that is exactly the feedback I was looking for!

because with an obvious one you know what you got and you realize the difference right away.
So I would strongly reccomend to get rid of one of the three font sizes. I think it will make the overall appearance much calmer and more consistant. (If I had to do it, I would change "page up" & "page down"... trying to bring it so the same size as the "end" etc. by just using "up" and "down" (the spacing for "down" between letters has a little room for you to save width I think)... and everybody knows it's "page" anyways.
Maybe this also works for "print" instead of "print screen"... what you're doing right here is to have all three caps with dual lines/words... to make a variation there would make it more inconsistant.
I know this is difficult and it also doesn't make a lot of sense to make the "F"row and "Esc" smaller.

Thank you for bringing this out. My original idea was to use just two font sizes and place all the top right legends on one line. (look at a preliminary mock-up: http://i.imgur.com/D5vz2aC.jpg ) I still think that THAT is the right way to go.

Problem is that people crucified me for that. They go in division-by-zero if they don't read the whole word and I've been vehemently asked to write everything down. That's what I did and unfortunately I have to reduce font size for that.

I tried to reduce the space between letters, but I'm not a big fan of that (look at how inconsistent the realforce legends are).

So. Any suggestions?

The only thing that meets my eye here is that (again) the "pageup" and "pagedown" icons appear as very long (especially compared to "pos1" and "end" (which I like a lot) and also rather heavy and a little over-present because of the horizontal strokes. I would look for a simpler solution there. (your "ins" is very elegant for example)

Mh, I haven't thought about that. Maybe I could simply reduce the size of the horizontal lines... Thanks for noticing anyway I'll have a look at it.

One very tiny thing: I would think about whether I need the dots inside the circles of the "print screen"icon. Without it should look cleaner.

I agree they are not strictly necessary.
 

the key next to space invader (don't know what it's called) could bleed in the middle... these strokes in the middle are very very thin.

There's very little I can do here. That is a logo and I can't change it too much. Actually I've already increased the spacings here and there. I could remove the middle strokes but that wouldn't be the same logo anymore. SP will let me have a test run, so I guess if it turns out too mangled, I'll work on something.

Also I'd be concerned about bleeding with those white dots inside your Robot.

I wanted to avoid a big chunk of black, but maybe I can break it with a belt.

RE backspace:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40175.0;attach=36979;image

http://i.imgur.com/5mR7fo2.jpg

http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s594/capitalistix/dsc00918u_zps900be79c.jpg

http://www.otd.kr/data/file/album/1893500430_98a06fb7_9991.jpg
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Mon, 21 April 2014, 02:30:49
RE backsoace:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40175.0;attach=36979;image

http://i.imgur.com/5mR7fo2.jpg

http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s594/capitalistix/dsc00918u_zps900be79c.jpg

http://www.otd.kr/data/file/album/1893500430_98a06fb7_9991.jpg

I stand corrected that looks great.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Mon, 21 April 2014, 04:14:19
So concerning the typo-mods I have this for you:

Thank you Elias, that is exactly the feedback I was looking for!

because with an obvious one you know what you got and you realize the difference right away.
So I would strongly reccomend to get rid of one of the three font sizes. I think it will make the overall appearance much calmer and more consistant. (If I had to do it, I would change "page up" & "page down"... trying to bring it so the same size as the "end" etc. by just using "up" and "down" (the spacing for "down" between letters has a little room for you to save width I think)... and everybody knows it's "page" anyways.
Maybe this also works for "print" instead of "print screen"... what you're doing right here is to have all three caps with dual lines/words... to make a variation there would make it more inconsistant.
I know this is difficult and it also doesn't make a lot of sense to make the "F"row and "Esc" smaller.

Thank you for bringing this out. My original idea was to use just two font sizes and place all the top right legends on one line. (look at a preliminary mock-up: http://i.imgur.com/D5vz2aC.jpg ) I still think that THAT is the right way to go.

Problem is that people crucified me for that. They go in division-by-zero if they don't read the whole word and I've been vehemently asked to write everything down. That's what I did and unfortunately I have to reduce font size for that.

I tried to reduce the space between letters, but I'm not a big fan of that (look at how inconsistent the realforce legends are).

So. Any suggestions?

The only thing that meets my eye here is that (again) the "pageup" and "pagedown" icons appear as very long (especially compared to "pos1" and "end" (which I like a lot) and also rather heavy and a little over-present because of the horizontal strokes. I would look for a simpler solution there. (your "ins" is very elegant for example)

Mh, I haven't thought about that. Maybe I could simply reduce the size of the horizontal lines... Thanks for noticing anyway I'll have a look at it.

One very tiny thing: I would think about whether I need the dots inside the circles of the "print screen"icon. Without it should look cleaner.

I agree they are not strictly necessary.
 

the key next to space invader (don't know what it's called) could bleed in the middle... these strokes in the middle are very very thin.

There's very little I can do here. That is a logo and I can't change it too much. Actually I've already increased the spacings here and there. I could remove the middle strokes but that wouldn't be the same logo anymore. SP will let me have a test run, so I guess if it turns out too mangled, I'll work on something.

Also I'd be concerned about bleeding with those white dots inside your Robot.

I wanted to avoid a big chunk of black, but maybe I can break it with a belt.

RE backspace:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40175.0;attach=36979;image

http://i.imgur.com/5mR7fo2.jpg

http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s594/capitalistix/dsc00918u_zps900be79c.jpg

http://www.otd.kr/data/file/album/1893500430_98a06fb7_9991.jpg

Nice work

edit:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 21 April 2014, 04:16:31
I'm trying to imply that both versions are legit and I picked the 2 words one.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Mon, 21 April 2014, 04:20:34
Your original Idea, Matt3o, concerning the text-mods is very reasonsable. Going for consistancy in lines and font-size... however I understand that the comunity wants their words  ;).
But... (of course there is one)... given that you do not, and with this font can not, write out "insert" and "delete" anyways in the 6 keys block, it shouldn't upset people to much having the "pgup" and "pgdn" (which because you use capitals all the way would also look good) in the same block (it's a reasonable argument too)... that way I think you should be able to go with the big font size there and have a very nice 6 keys block.
For the "scroll lock", "print screen" and "pause break" as it is you don't have an option (because "scroll" and "screen" are killers), so I would stick with the smaller size for these three keys... then see how it looks in the layout.
Also if you stick with the smaller size I would feel (sry for bringing another problem) like you would have to go with that "rule" for "num lock" as well.

One more small thing that maybe helps optimize the dual lines for "print screen" etc:
Notice how subjectively the vertical space between "print" and "screen" (because of the smaller font size) looks relatively bigger than say the one between "caps" and "lock". You could try to reduce that space by just a very small (almost not noticable bit) in order to make the two lines stick together just a little bit more.

Spacing between letters, yes, I see why you don't like it and it's difficult to judge too. With those wide Capitals however it is possible to a degree. In this font for example "down" is a real killer because of the "w"-spacing. Usually the spacing is mostly done with bigger headline-fonts and the font you chose comes well spaced and doesn't really need it. But it turnes out also not to be the solution here, I think, because it still offers too little possibilities.   

As for the Logo, it's good that you have a test-run... that way you can take the risk, I guess.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 21 April 2014, 04:31:49
some more insight.

for PRINT SCREEN and smaller sized legends I had to reduce font AND increase letter spacing because I had also to add some outline to make it uniform (it would be too thin otherwise). So reducing letter spacing on small legends is really a no-no.

I could live with PGUP and PGDN, as I said, that's how it was meant, but people don't like it, I don't really know why. I'm a bit tied here. We discussed about it in the IC and very few was agreeing with me... so... I may try to make a poll but I guess I already know the result.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 21 April 2014, 04:49:03
some more insight.

for PRINT SCREEN and smaller sized legends I had to reduce font AND increase letter spacing because I had also to add some outline to make it uniform (it would be too thin otherwise). So reducing letter spacing on small legends is really a no-no.

I could live with PGUP and PGDN, as I said, that's how it was meant, but people don't like it, I don't really know why. I'm a bit tied here. We discussed about it in the IC and very few was agreeing with me... so... I may try to make a poll but I guess I already know the result.

I definitely prefer as many things spelled out as possible, but if PGUP and PGDN will look better It won't bother me.

Do what you think will make the set turn out the best :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Mon, 21 April 2014, 04:51:33
you're right, for the small font there's really no way to decrease letter spacing (it was more something I thought of when looking at the word "DOWN")

I hope there will be a solution for the 6keys block however... a lot of keyboard legends in my opinion have too little respect for the corresponding looks from one key to another. For me personally breaking a line of one-line typo is a really big thing I would want to avoid if somehow possible. (I would also, in general, like the implementation of the key position in the concept from time to time... it would be sufficient for keys to just say "page" when clearly one of them is up and the other down... but at the same time most people want what they are used to, I guess.)

Your only other option would be to go small legends all the way for the 6keys block also. But you would have too see how this looks in the full layout and also probably wou would STILL not be able to write "insert" and "delete" in the full word.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Mon, 21 April 2014, 04:53:18
Do what you think will make the set turn out the best :thumb:

Seconded. Matt, do what you think is best, I trust your judgement.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Mon, 21 April 2014, 05:34:01
you should do a poll on the backspace
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Mon, 21 April 2014, 07:02:36
You shouldn't do a poll for a space, this is nonsense. Elias pointed some other problems that are way better to spend your energy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 21 April 2014, 08:28:27
I modified the page up/down like so

(http://i.imgur.com/jr7acz1.png)

I reduced letter spacing of a fraction of a mm and increased font size. "DOWN" is a pinch outside the "safe area" but still in the printable area. Since I'll have a test run I believe we can risk.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Mon, 21 April 2014, 09:08:10
I like it. The "DOWN" is still well spaced.
Also the vertical space between the two words feels better now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 21 April 2014, 09:20:45
I like it. The "DOWN" is still well spaced.
Also the vertical space between the two words feels better now.

let's hope it fits the keycap :/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: PhineasRex on Mon, 21 April 2014, 13:25:14
I am in favor of PGUP and PGDN, but I am only one person.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Mon, 21 April 2014, 14:13:27
I am in favor of PGUP and PGDN, but I am only one person.

this...i mean - it's a bit inconsistent....if you go PAGE UP, you should also go INSERT and DELETE instead of INS/DEL, i don't like have some of the words abbreviated and some not....just consistency, is all.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: kenmai9 on Mon, 21 April 2014, 14:30:07
Looking for text modifiers if anyone has an extra set or if they don't want it.

Can pay ASAP :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Mon, 21 April 2014, 14:34:58
http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40175.0;attach=36979;image

http://i.imgur.com/5mR7fo2.jpg

http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s594/capitalistix/dsc00918u_zps900be79c.jpg

http://www.otd.kr/data/file/album/1893500430_98a06fb7_9991.jpg

I think it does look better with either all INSERT, DELETE, PAUSE, etc. spelled out - as in the 2nd and 3rd links (I especially like the 3rd one).

It may just be my preference, but I think the first and last links look messier and kind of too busy with their layouts.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Mon, 21 April 2014, 18:03:06
You shouldn't do a poll for a space, this is nonsense. Elias pointed some other problems that are way better to spend your energy.

yea you're right. and two tiny dots and a line being too thin isn't nonsense at all.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Mon, 21 April 2014, 18:36:26
Looking for text modifiers if anyone has an extra set or if they don't want it.

Can pay ASAP :)
I think I have what you're looking for into my unused caps (http://deskthority.net/post159043.html#p159043) I'm in France, could be a problem with shipping price :/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Mon, 21 April 2014, 20:04:51
Are there any projected timelines out there for the manufacturing and packaging of this group buy? I'm super anxious and all the legends debate/delay is making me sad
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Mon, 21 April 2014, 23:29:48
Relax, IIRC signature plastics is on Easter holiday anyways. These things ALWAYS happen with group buys and are to be expected.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrClaus on Mon, 21 April 2014, 23:38:53
Hey guys I ordered some sets in this GB and then added some more sets in a later order. Do any of you have any problem with paypal? My order status states its complete on my later order (dated 15th april) but another status shows it's pending on my earlier order(dated 7th april). Even tho it states this, my debit card is still charged on both orders. Should I be worried?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 22 April 2014, 02:32:28
Ok, first of all I can't make a poll for each micro change to layout. That would be insane, also considering that we don't have much time left to finalize the legends. We had the IC and nobody argued about the two words BACK SPACE then. I just tried the one word version and I will be posting it soon.

Regarding INS/INSERT, DEL/DELETE, PAGE UP/PGUP, etc.

The most important thing to maintain imho is font size consistency. There's no way we can fit the word INSERT into a 1u keycap without reducing the font size. This would mean reducing the font size for all mods.

Originally I wanted all mods abbreviated, but I've been criticized for that, so here we are. If you can suggest a viable solution I'll be more than happy to implement it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Tue, 22 April 2014, 02:45:24
Ok, first of all I can't make a poll for each micro change to layout. That would be insane, also considering that we don't have much time left to finalize the legends. We had the IC and nobody argued about the two words BACK SPACE then. I just tried the one word version and I will be posting it soon.

Regarding INS/INSERT, DEL/DELETE, PAGE UP/PGUP, etc.

The most important thing to maintain imho is font size consistency. There's no way we can fit the word INSERT into a 1u keycap without reducing the font size. This would mean reducing the font size for all mods.

Originally I wanted all mods abbreviated, but I've been criticized for that, so here we are. If you can suggest a viable solution I'll be more than happy to implement it.

Solution: don't let anyone tell you how to do your stuff. It is YOUR gb, you should do what you think is best. And i like them legends abbreviated, too.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Tue, 22 April 2014, 02:48:59
Yeah dude i think the silent majority doesn't really care. Just try to be consistent and go with it. I'm not bothered about "backspace" or "back space" etc. The mock ups have been available for a long time now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Tue, 22 April 2014, 03:02:40
I agree a hundred percent.
We can make suggestions, but at the end of the day Matt3o should make the decission also based on his experience from the very start. People already bought into this because they liked what they saw and one cannot give the right to decide to everyone who spent a penny on this... and it dosn't make sense either.
From what I read he's very aware of his options... so from this point I think there won't be told much news.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 22 April 2014, 03:08:35
Yep. I quite like it as it is, and GB-yers liked this set from the beginning anyway. So - finalize it, and to production :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 22 April 2014, 03:11:12
I'd say the current version (actually the one I will post later today) is pretty close to the final thing.

Fortunately SP will let me run a print proof, so if something's wrong we are still able to fix it.

The thing that scares me most is line width inconsistency. Printing with my laser printer shows some thicker lines than others, but I don't know how much reliable this test is.

Yep. I quite like it as it is, and GB-yers liked this set from the beginning anyway. So - finalize it, and to production :)

I believe the keys are already in production. Sublimation will start later on, that's why we still have time to finalize the layouts.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Tue, 22 April 2014, 03:39:16
For that it could make a difference what you print from.
I would try not only printing from the programm (illustrator, indesign) but also from exported pdf.
But most likely it's also the laser printer that is producing some nasty rasters which can also lead to difference in line appearance.
Meaning the smaller you print the bigger the influence of the rasters will be. So you could try to print it bigger.
But at the end of the day you can also rely on meassurements onscreen.
Only possible problem you can encounter I think is linewidht that is given by the programm. I would avoid that. Best only to have filled shapes (vectors) with no outline at all... via *.eps should be fine.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 22 April 2014, 04:14:24
Best only to have filled shapes (vectors) with no outline at all... via *.eps should be fine.

I tried to consolidate the outlines with the shape but it really takes a lot of time. Is there an easy way to do that?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Tue, 22 April 2014, 06:20:00
Ok, first of all I can't make a poll for each micro change to layout. That would be insane, also considering that we don't have much time left to finalize the legends. We had the IC and nobody argued about the two words BACK SPACE then. I just tried the one word version and I will be posting it soon.

Regarding INS/INSERT, DEL/DELETE, PAGE UP/PGUP, etc.

The most important thing to maintain imho is font size consistency. There's no way we can fit the word INSERT into a 1u keycap without reducing the font size. This would mean reducing the font size for all mods.

Originally I wanted all mods abbreviated, but I've been criticized for that, so here we are. If you can suggest a viable solution I'll be more than happy to implement it.

Solution: don't let anyone tell you how to do your stuff. It is YOUR gb, you should do what you think is best. And i like them legends abbreviated, too.

I'm fine either way -- use your best judgement Matt and don't sweat the rest.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Tue, 22 April 2014, 06:21:13
Best only to have filled shapes (vectors) with no outline at all... via *.eps should be fine.

I tried to consolidate the outlines with the shape but it really takes a lot of time. Is there an easy way to do that?

Adobe Illustrator CS2 (vector-based program) is now sort of at end-of-life, and I think it's free for download, if that helps.

EDIT: It's not free, but they've killed off the update servers. If you need it Matt, let me know. Also, I think Elias is referring to the stroke of the outline. You want to set the stroke of the outlines to zero.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Tue, 22 April 2014, 06:36:42
there is a rather simple way... here's what you do (should be possible with almost all illustrator versions):

(Example picture is from typing to having the simplest possible vector outline that shouldn't create any problems)

1.Type
2.select a stroke and weight for the typo (already done in first pic)
3.from menu select "type" / "create outlines"
4.from menu select "object" / "path" / "outline stroke"
now it should look a little complicated like in the pic.
5.interselect with white arrow everything inside thats not needed (like shown)
6.hit backspace

done.

[attach=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 22 April 2014, 07:05:04
yes that is how do it on Inkscape too, but it's an incredibly long task to do for all legends.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Tue, 22 April 2014, 07:22:02
hm the problem is since you're creating a custom shape, I don't think there's a faster way to do it without messing it up.
The only thing I can think of... I did this once when I had to do a few hundred vector-graphics... is once you're done creating "outline stroke", in my picture this would be the middle case,... just stick with it, without cleaning. Techincally you don't have a lineweight anymore, there's only filling. In my case in print nothing happened at all. It's just we tend not to feel really too comfortable with it like this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 22 April 2014, 07:28:31
I'd say, let's see how it comes out with outlines... crossing fingers
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: madhias on Tue, 22 April 2014, 07:38:55
there is a rather simple way... here's what you do (should be possible with almost all illustrator versions):

(Example picture is from typing to having the simplest possible vector outline that shouldn't create any problems)

1.Type
2.select a stroke and weight for the typo (already done in first pic)
3.from menu select "type" / "create outlines"
4.from menu select "object" / "path" / "outline stroke"
now it should look a little complicated like in the pic.
5.interselect with white arrow everything inside thats not needed (like shown)
6.hit backspace

done.

It would be much faster with the pathfinder, to merge the needless objects. But that's Illustrator, not Inkscape. Are there actions in Inkscape? Then it would be an easy task (open up file, convert stroke, merge objects, save). Unfortunately i'm no Inkscape help.

[EDIT] Strokes will/should be no problem. I'm doing this all the day at work, and every "normal" output device interprets such information correctly. [/EDIT]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Tue, 22 April 2014, 08:25:30
Ok, first of all I can't make a poll for each micro change to layout. That would be insane, also considering that we don't have much time left to finalize the legends. We had the IC and nobody argued about the two words BACK SPACE then. I just tried the one word version and I will be posting it soon.

Regarding INS/INSERT, DEL/DELETE, PAGE UP/PGUP, etc.

The most important thing to maintain imho is font size consistency. There's no way we can fit the word INSERT into a 1u keycap without reducing the font size. This would mean reducing the font size for all mods.

Originally I wanted all mods abbreviated, but I've been criticized for that, so here we are. If you can suggest a viable solution I'll be more than happy to implement it.

Personally, I trust your judgment. You have done a great job so far and I don't want to add extra work for 'nice to haves'.

I would say that if you are happy with the art work, then go with it and don't listen to the couple voices that will complicate your life. IMO. 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Tue, 22 April 2014, 08:43:15
Ok, first of all I can't make a poll for each micro change to layout. That would be insane, also considering that we don't have much time left to finalize the legends. We had the IC and nobody argued about the two words BACK SPACE then. I just tried the one word version and I will be posting it soon.

Regarding INS/INSERT, DEL/DELETE, PAGE UP/PGUP, etc.

The most important thing to maintain imho is font size consistency. There's no way we can fit the word INSERT into a 1u keycap without reducing the font size. This would mean reducing the font size for all mods.

Originally I wanted all mods abbreviated, but I've been criticized for that, so here we are. If you can suggest a viable solution I'll be more than happy to implement it.

Personally, I trust your judgment. You have done a great job so far and I don't want to add extra work for 'nice to haves'.

I would say that if you are happy with the art work, then go with it and don't listen to the couple voices that will complicate your life. IMO.

This!

I totally trust your judgement Matt3o. Thanks again for this awesome GB and all the work you put it / are still putting in  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 22 April 2014, 09:12:49
okay I hopefully fixed all the errors.

Please review the legends and let me know if you spot any typo or inconsistency.

Imgug gallery:
http://imgur.com/a/sVYfZ

If you are interested in the source, contact me privately.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 22 April 2014, 09:27:04
All cool on my kits :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 22 April 2014, 14:08:18
okay I hopefully fixed all the errors.

Please review the legends and let me know if you spot any typo or inconsistency.

Imgug gallery:
http://imgur.com/a/sVYfZ

If you are interested in the source, contact me privately.


Looks good to me Matt :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Tue, 22 April 2014, 14:32:33
okay I hopefully fixed all the errors.

Please review the legends and let me know if you spot any typo or inconsistency.

Imgug gallery:
http://imgur.com/a/sVYfZ

If you are interested in the source, contact me privately.
Not really sure how I feel about the red "A"'s in the Nerdom Kit. But I wasn't really planning on using them anyway, so I don't care much. Everything else looks nice to me.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 22 April 2014, 14:36:31
okay I hopefully fixed all the errors.

Please review the legends and let me know if you spot any typo or inconsistency.

Imgug gallery:
http://imgur.com/a/sVYfZ

If you are interested in the source, contact me privately.
Not really sure how I feel about the red "A"'s in the Nerdom Kit. But I wasn't really planning on using them anyway, so I don't care much. Everything else looks nice to me.

Yep. Really cool. And red Amiga... well, it's something... fresh ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Tue, 22 April 2014, 15:00:01
It looks really good, Matt.

Don't go crazy trying to fix too many little things.

It looks good already.

But, I don't want to discourage anyone from voicing their opinion if they notice something that can have a major affect on the final outcome though.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 22 April 2014, 15:06:23
I modified the page up/down like so

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/jr7acz1.png)


I reduced letter spacing of a fraction of a mm and increased font size. "DOWN" is a pinch outside the "safe area" but still in the printable area. Since I'll have a test run I believe we can risk.

Who else is picturing the next Crap Bag full of PAGE DOWN with the DOWN not rendered fully? :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 22 April 2014, 15:22:24
Yeah dude i think the silent majority doesn't really care. Just try to be consistent and go with it. I'm not bothered about "backspace" or "back space" etc. The mock ups have been available for a long time now.

I modified the page up/down like so

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/jr7acz1.png)


I reduced letter spacing of a fraction of a mm and increased font size. "DOWN" is a pinch outside the "safe area" but still in the printable area. Since I'll have a test run I believe we can risk.

Who else is picturing the next Crap Bag full of PAGE DOWN with the DOWN not rendered fully? :p

Haha I was.
Well, just a bunch of different text size mods and junk.  :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 22 April 2014, 17:25:27
I modified the page up/down like so

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/jr7acz1.png)


I reduced letter spacing of a fraction of a mm and increased font size. "DOWN" is a pinch outside the "safe area" but still in the printable area. Since I'll have a test run I believe we can risk.

Who else is picturing the next Crap Bag full of PAGE DOWN with the DOWN not rendered fully? :p

I will double check with SP next monday. If if doesn't fit I'll have it abbreviated :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 22 April 2014, 17:31:40
I modified the page up/down like so

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/jr7acz1.png)


I reduced letter spacing of a fraction of a mm and increased font size. "DOWN" is a pinch outside the "safe area" but still in the printable area. Since I'll have a test run I believe we can risk.

Who else is picturing the next Crap Bag full of PAGE DOWN with the DOWN not rendered fully? :p

I will double check with SP next monday. If if doesn't fit I'll have it abbreviated :P

Your comment about uniform legend size actually makes sense.  I hadn't even thought of that before.

Thank you for your continuing effort with the fantastic GB :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Wed, 23 April 2014, 18:07:47
Is there any reason why the Amiga legends was changed to red? Aren't the real ones in black?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: imbattable on Wed, 23 April 2014, 18:23:45
Is there any reason why the Amiga legends was changed to red? Aren't the real ones in black?
Because the Cherry-made Amiga keyboards had red Amiga keys, see http://deskthority.net/wiki/Amiga (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Amiga)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Wed, 23 April 2014, 19:38:21
Oh, ok. I'm just used to them being black, I guess!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 23 April 2014, 19:48:32
Update on my mistake of buying only the base set, I emailed whoever was managing this (at SP) and asked them if they could either add me a mod set or refund me, and they just refunded me. So that was nice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Wed, 23 April 2014, 19:49:46
What's the "X" super key included in Nerdom from?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 23 April 2014, 20:39:24
What's the "X" super key included in Nerdom from?

Excel?

Linux?

Racer X?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 23 April 2014, 20:42:38
What's the "X" super key included in Nerdom from?

Looks like the X Window System (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 23 April 2014, 21:00:06
What's the "X" super key included in Nerdom from?

Looks like the X Window System (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System).

Awesome...totally slipped by me...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 23 April 2014, 22:55:06
It is X Windows System, all right :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 23 April 2014, 22:59:19
Update on my mistake of buying only the base set, I emailed whoever was managing this (at SP) and asked them if they could either add me a mod set or refund me, and they just refunded me. So that was nice.

But now you will have no mods or base set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 24 April 2014, 02:35:38
I forgot the final result of the "Granite Signature Campaign"

rowdy is the winner followed by ideus by close distance.

Code: [Select]
Matt3o: 256
test: 1
USERNAME: 15
naasfu: 35
CommonCurt: 44
StylinGreymon: 43
rowdy: 334
Beca: 30
Curetia: 38
jdeblese: 17
drrtyrokka: 16
spamray: 29
ideus: 315
scriptalertohnoscript: 1
s: 1
belfong: 95
MythicalWagyu: 20
mougrim: 1
anonymous: 3
jlor: 1
Mooby: 1
HughGRection: 1
minho: 1
taylordcraig: 46
matt3o: 4
stylingreymon: 3
TBone: 1
spamrayindexphp: 1
commoncurt: 3
beca: 1
-----------------------------------
total: 1357

thanks to all who participated!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Thu, 24 April 2014, 04:41:39
My order is still pending and i have not been charged yet. I sent an email and received an automatic response saying SP is on holidays until april 30th.

Does someone know a way I can check if my order went through?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 24 April 2014, 04:43:43
Hmm... what'cha mean, holidays? What holidays do you have in April in USA?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 24 April 2014, 04:50:42
Hmm... what'cha mean, holidays? What holidays do you have in April in USA?

Easter?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Thu, 24 April 2014, 05:46:28
Hmm... what'cha mean, holidays? What holidays do you have in April in USA?

I don't understand why the reason for their absence would be important. Fact is I got an email that says they are out of office until april 30th and I don't know if that might be to late to confirm my order. So I'm rather interested in getting that problem solved, because it would really suck to miss out on this GB. And seeing that some people around here actually got in touch with SP I maybe just contacted the wrong email address.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 24 April 2014, 05:51:32
I forgot the final result of the "Granite Signature Campaign"

rowdy is the winner followed by ideus by close distance.

Code: [Select]
Matt3o: 256
test: 1
USERNAME: 15
naasfu: 35
CommonCurt: 44
StylinGreymon: 43
rowdy: 334
Beca: 30
Curetia: 38
jdeblese: 17
drrtyrokka: 16
spamray: 29
ideus: 315
scriptalertohnoscript: 1
s: 1
belfong: 95
MythicalWagyu: 20
mougrim: 1
anonymous: 3
jlor: 1
Mooby: 1
HughGRection: 1
minho: 1
taylordcraig: 46
matt3o: 4
stylingreymon: 3
TBone: 1
spamrayindexphp: 1
commoncurt: 3
beca: 1
-----------------------------------
total: 1357

thanks to all who participated!

We should probably take this link out of our signatures now?

I have sigs turned off, so I keep forgetting about it :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 24 April 2014, 09:06:15
Quick update.

A fellow on DT kindly printed all the legends with a proofing device. Thanks to him I've been able to fix many small errors, including (but not limited to):
- bolder | and \
- bigger *
- lighter blues and reds
- thinner ^
- better line width uniformity in the mono-legend
- bigger , and . in the mono legends
- various correction in the nerdom
- better centered legends in the international kits

I'm now waiting for a print proof from SP.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 24 April 2014, 10:02:59
Quick update.

A fellow on DT kindly printed all the legends with a proofing device. Thanks to him I've been able to fix many small errors, including (but not limited to):
- bolder | and \
- bigger *
- lighter blues and reds
- thinner ^
- better line width uniformity in the mono-legend
- bigger , and . in the mono legends
- various correction in the nerdom
- better centered legends in the international kits

I'm now waiting for a print proof from SP.

thanks for the update, matt3o, awesome, can't wait for the product :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: reefchief on Thu, 24 April 2014, 10:16:45
Thanks for all your hard work on making this set absolutely perfect Matt3o.  Cant wait for mine. :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 24 April 2014, 10:47:19
Quick update.

A fellow on DT kindly printed all the legends with a proofing device. Thanks to him I've been able to fix many small errors, including (but not limited to):
- bolder | and \
- bigger *
- lighter blues and reds
- thinner ^
- better line width uniformity in the mono-legend
- bigger , and . in the mono legends
- various correction in the nerdom
- better centered legends in the international kits

I'm now waiting for a print proof from SP.

Above and beyond the call of duty man, you are a rockstar! Thanks again for all the (ongoing) hard work for this group buy - you're making me feel good about spending entirely too much money cause I know this set is going to be perfect!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 24 April 2014, 22:36:07
Quick update.

A fellow on DT kindly printed all the legends with a proofing device. Thanks to him I've been able to fix many small errors, including (but not limited to):
- bolder | and \
- bigger *
- lighter blues and reds
- thinner ^
- better line width uniformity in the mono-legend
- bigger , and . in the mono legends
- various correction in the nerdom
- better centered legends in the international kits

I'm now waiting for a print proof from SP.

YaY.  You da man Matt :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 25 April 2014, 01:26:44
thank you guys. I want it purrfect!  :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Fri, 25 April 2014, 05:59:37
Quick update.

A fellow on DT kindly printed all the legends with a proofing device. Thanks to him I've been able to fix many small errors, including (but not limited to):
- bolder | and \
- bigger *
- lighter blues and reds
- thinner ^
- better line width uniformity in the mono-legend
- bigger , and . in the mono legends
- various correction in the nerdom
- better centered legends in the international kits

I'm now waiting for a print proof from SP.

Would you mind if you showed us before and after pictures? (only if you have time)

For science, I want to see what the problems were.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 25 April 2014, 06:57:09
Quick update.

A fellow on DT kindly printed all the legends with a proofing device. Thanks to him I've been able to fix many small errors, including (but not limited to):
- bolder | and \
- bigger *
- lighter blues and reds
- thinner ^
- better line width uniformity in the mono-legend
- bigger , and . in the mono legends
- various correction in the nerdom
- better centered legends in the international kits

I'm now waiting for a print proof from SP.
Do you mean lighter blues and reds as in the RGB kits, or are you referring to the nerdom keys?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 25 April 2014, 07:10:14
I don't have time for a full comparison but this is a quick before/after shot

(http://i.imgur.com/mL0jb70.png)

Do you mean lighter blues and reds as in the RGB kits, or are you referring to the nerdom keys?

the legends, I lightened up all blues and reds (in cyrillic, nerdom and intl kits)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Fri, 25 April 2014, 09:49:06
very nice attention to detail indeed. Really satisfied to have joined this and I'm sure at this point everyone is.
Also so good to have proof printing... it's really worth a lot.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Fri, 25 April 2014, 11:02:14
This kit is going to be high quality. I wonder how many other kits have this much thought and work put into them, especially from real keyboard enthusiasts!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 25 April 2014, 11:32:49
This kit is going to be high quality. I wonder how many other kits have this much thought and work put into them, especially from real keyboard enthusiasts!  :thumb:
None at all :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Fri, 25 April 2014, 12:52:17
Do you mean lighter blues and reds as in the RGB kits, or are you referring to the nerdom keys?

I think he means the second legends on the Alphas (blue international and red cyrillic)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Fri, 25 April 2014, 12:57:44
so much awesome
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Fri, 25 April 2014, 13:22:30
Matt - you've viewed the RGB pbt plastic in person correct? Going off the SP resource guide the red, yellow, and orange seem a few shades brighter than the green and blue
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 25 April 2014, 13:26:16
Matt - you've viewed the RGB pbt plastic in person correct? Going off the SP resource guide the red, yellow, and orange seem a few shades brighter than the green and blue

we do not have much choice in terms of shades of colors. I tried to pick the ones with the closest saturation. Anyway thanks for the heads up, I'll have one last check on them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Fri, 25 April 2014, 14:00:26
Matt - you've viewed the RGB pbt plastic in person correct? Going off the SP resource guide the red, yellow, and orange seem a few shades brighter than the green and blue

we do not have much choice in terms of shades of colors. I tried to pick the ones with the closest saturation. Anyway thanks for the heads up, I'll have one last check on them.

Thanks! When I looked at them all on the same picture (http://i.imgur.com/tSstXpH.jpg) the difference isn't as pronounced as it seems when separate, although with the lightening of the photography the colors could be slightly different in person
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 25 April 2014, 14:08:46
no, those colors are completely off.

this is the real deal http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55314.msg1268690#msg1268690
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Fri, 25 April 2014, 14:27:25
Oh ok nevermind then!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 28 April 2014, 09:52:42
So, it won't be any updates until Friday, right? :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 28 April 2014, 10:16:52
Wednesday
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Kozu on Mon, 28 April 2014, 13:06:27
My PayPal account have been charged, but I haven't received any confirmation after the opt-in period ended. Should I be worried?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 28 April 2014, 13:10:16
My PayPal account have been charged, but I haven't received any confirmation after the opt-in period ended. Should I be worried?
I don't think you should be worried, but do contact SP and see if they can clarify, and send you an order confirmation.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 28 April 2014, 22:38:00
This "order confirmation" - what sort of thing is that?

The only email I had regarding Granite is the PayPal invoice.

Am I missing something else?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 28 April 2014, 22:53:21
This "order confirmation" - what sort of thing is that?

The only email I had regarding Granite is the PayPal invoice.

Am I missing something else?

I got a order confirmation from PMK listing everything I ordered.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Mon, 28 April 2014, 23:19:06
did anyone else order through CC? i got two charges for two separate orders, but no emails once the card was actually charged
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Tue, 29 April 2014, 06:59:49
I got a order confirmation from PMK listing everything I ordered.

Listing everything?

I got five "was Successful" mails for different parts, and I've been accurately charged via PayPal, but I didn't get a full invoice, and I definitely ordered more than 5 pieces...

tbc: I also ordered by CC.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 29 April 2014, 07:12:50
SP definitely needs to refine its order system
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Tue, 29 April 2014, 07:40:08
i will go ahead and say this:

granite was my last order through the SP system, unless they sort this mess out.

it might sound like being an asshat and even though macross was delivered, it's a mess, no clear invoice, and i have NO WAY to declare the wares to my customs office. i repeat - there is no way i can properly declare the wares! that is quite outrageous.

there's no invoice for the final prices, the closest thing resembling an invoice (inluding the separated kits with the amount and price for each item) is the paypal authorization confirmation, but that is for the INITIAL prices, not for the final ones. so in order to be able to declare the wares, i actually have to resort to a fraud?

completely unacceptable and quite frankly maddening, that SP has yet to comment on this, even though i stated this in the sticky and in the macross thread.

i demand a clear invoice in my email or in the SP ordering system for the wares with the final tier prices. is that so much to ask?

/endrant

edit: i'm gradually getting angry and later on when i'm home from work, even though i really want this set, i will check the date on the authorization and on the charge and if this does not get resolved before the 45 day period, i will file a dispute with paypal and i will try to get my money back.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 29 April 2014, 11:39:26
I got a order confirmation from PMK listing everything I ordered.

Listing everything?

I got five "was Successful" mails for different parts, and I've been accurately charged via PayPal, but I didn't get a full invoice, and I definitely ordered more than 5 pieces...

tbc: I also ordered by CC.

Ditto, I received five different "Group Buy was Successful" emails from PMK, spread out between 4/17 & 4/24, but nothing with an invoice, complete listing of orders or a final purchase price listed anywhere.

In their defense, Melissa @ SP was incredibly fast getting back to me about refunding the extra shipping costs, which is great, but clearly the order/billing system needs some polish still. Hopefully once it's refined they also add in the ability to "commit to buy" at a specific price tier and to print a nice, clearly laid out final invoice. 

I am glad I don't have to declare anything to customs, but I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for those that do.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 29 April 2014, 12:01:33
I got a order confirmation from PMK listing everything I ordered.

Listing everything?

I got five "was Successful" mails for different parts, and I've been accurately charged via PayPal, but I didn't get a full invoice, and I definitely ordered more than 5 pieces...

tbc: I also ordered by CC.

Yep.  I got some separate emails like you mentioned,  and then one with a list of my complete order. Although it didn't show the correct final price.  It showed the price of the sets as they were when I checked out.  Not the final discounted price of the higher tiers.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Tue, 29 April 2014, 15:42:29
Well, the automated confirmations that went out with the macross set were even more confusing but everything still got there, so I'm not too worried.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Thu, 01 May 2014, 14:41:10
Any updates Matt? Thanks again for putting this all together and being so attentive :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 01 May 2014, 14:58:35
Yep. We all quietly waiting for a good products, but any updates? :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 01 May 2014, 15:18:56
I took a screen capture of my order as I confirmed it.  I received an email confirmation of the original order.  Checking my account on the PMK page shows the order status as "Complete", although I have received no further confirmation or communication about it.

Should I be worried?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 01 May 2014, 15:23:38
I took a screen capture of my order as I confirmed it.  I received an email confirmation of the original order.  Checking my account on the PMK page shows the order status as "Complete", although I have received no further confirmation or communication about it.

Should I be worried?
I can't see why you would be.
Based on Macross, after the email confirmation of your order, SP becomes eerily silent until the orders ship.

I'm sure we can email them and ask for updates.
In fact...
...and sent.

I asked Melissa if she wouldn't mind stopping by, and saying a few words to calm you impatient buggers down  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 01 May 2014, 15:31:33
So far as I can tell, if your order ever said Completed it should arrive at your house in about six weeks.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SPLady on Thu, 01 May 2014, 15:47:57
Thanks for the comments guys and rest assured we are still working on refining the system. I have a feeling that those of you that didn't receive a confirmation email from PMK means it was either sent to your spam or blocked completely by mail server. If you have any questions at all about your order - email me directly at mpetersen (at) solutionsinplastic (dot com). We are still verifying all of the payments and making sure everything went through correctly, so you may be hearing from us. If not and you have no questions - don't worry everything is on track.
For all the international orders, we will be sending out an invoice via email to everyone that details all the items in the package. This will happen before the items ship, but will take some time. We also have changed our packaging procedure, so every international order will have a clear envelope on the outside with invoices for customs on the inside - hopefully this avoids everyone having to go directly to the post office.
For status: Sets are in production. This is a bit massive as there are 30 kits and we want to make sure we get every order right. I will do my best to post pictures as kits start coming off the production line...
Thanks for your patience with our new system while we work the bugs out!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Thu, 01 May 2014, 16:34:09
Thanks for the update ! Looking forward to some pictures. :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Thu, 01 May 2014, 16:40:20
Thanks for the comments guys and rest assured we are still working on refining the system. I have a feeling that those of you that didn't receive a confirmation email from PMK means it was either sent to your spam or blocked completely by mail server. If you have any questions at all about your order - email me directly at mpetersen (at) solutionsinplastic (dot com). We are still verifying all of the payments and making sure everything went through correctly, so you may be hearing from us. If not and you have no questions - don't worry everything is on track.
For all the international orders, we will be sending out an invoice via email to everyone that details all the items in the package. This will happen before the items ship, but will take some time. We also have changed our packaging procedure, so every international order will have a clear envelope on the outside with invoices for customs on the inside - hopefully this avoids everyone having to go directly to the post office.
For status: Sets are in production. This is a bit massive as there are 30 kits and we want to make sure we get every order right. I will do my best to post pictures as kits start coming off the production line...
Thanks for your patience with our new system while we work the bugs out!
Glad to see you guys are still checking this thread. ;D Can't wait to see pics.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 01 May 2014, 16:43:56
Thanks for the update! Excited to see the final product!  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 01 May 2014, 17:20:45
Thanks for the comments guys and rest assured we are still working on refining the system. I have a feeling that those of you that didn't receive a confirmation email from PMK means it was either sent to your spam or blocked completely by mail server. If you have any questions at all about your order - email me directly at mpetersen (at) solutionsinplastic (dot com). We are still verifying all of the payments and making sure everything went through correctly, so you may be hearing from us. If not and you have no questions - don't worry everything is on track.
For all the international orders, we will be sending out an invoice via email to everyone that details all the items in the package. This will happen before the items ship, but will take some time. We also have changed our packaging procedure, so every international order will have a clear envelope on the outside with invoices for customs on the inside - hopefully this avoids everyone having to go directly to the post office.
For status: Sets are in production. This is a bit massive as there are 30 kits and we want to make sure we get every order right. I will do my best to post pictures as kits start coming off the production line...
Thanks for your patience with our new system while we work the bugs out!


Thank you very much for the update.

I am an international order, so I am expecting it to take a bit longer - most GBs do :)

It is also a HUGE GB - apart from the variations, many of the options have hundreds of orders, I can only imagine how long they will take to make, sort and package :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 01 May 2014, 20:18:07
We also have changed our packaging procedure, so every international order will have a clear envelope on the outside with invoices for customs on the inside - hopefully this avoids everyone having to go directly to the post office.

Damn! Now I am going to get dinged with about $50 in import charges. :( 

This set just got a whole lot more expensive for international buyers.

The problem with SP shipping the caps is that they will value the package according to what we pay rather than the value of the materials in the box.

If they just valued the package according to the COST of the goods rather than the marked up value we pay, it would save us a lot of money. I hate paying import fees on a manufacturers markup.

Sad panda... :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 01 May 2014, 22:17:35
Thanks for the comments guys and rest assured we are still working on refining the system. I have a feeling that those of you that didn't receive a confirmation email from PMK means it was either sent to your spam or blocked completely by mail server. If you have any questions at all about your order - email me directly at mpetersen (at) solutionsinplastic (dot com). We are still verifying all of the payments and making sure everything went through correctly, so you may be hearing from us. If not and you have no questions - don't worry everything is on track.
For all the international orders, we will be sending out an invoice via email to everyone that details all the items in the package. This will happen before the items ship, but will take some time. We also have changed our packaging procedure, so every international order will have a clear envelope on the outside with invoices for customs on the inside - hopefully this avoids everyone having to go directly to the post office.
For status: Sets are in production. This is a bit massive as there are 30 kits and we want to make sure we get every order right. I will do my best to post pictures as kits start coming off the production line...
Thanks for your patience with our new system while we work the bugs out!

Thanks for the update. 

Will this set come in the same nice box/packaging as the macross set did?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Thu, 01 May 2014, 22:19:14
We also have changed our packaging procedure, so every international order will have a clear envelope on the outside with invoices for customs on the inside - hopefully this avoids everyone having to go directly to the post office.

Damn! Now I am going to get dinged with about $50 in import charges. :( 

This set just got a whole lot more expensive for international buyers.

The problem with SP shipping the caps is that they will value the package according to what we pay rather than the value of the materials in the box.

If they just valued the package according to the COST of the goods rather than the marked up value we pay, it would save us a lot of money. I hate paying import fees on a manufacturers markup.

Sad panda... :(

i'm really confused...I've never seen a company ever show their cost...much less in an invoice outside of the package.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Thu, 01 May 2014, 22:46:22
The problem with SP shipping the caps is that they will value the package according to what we pay rather than the value of the materials in the box.

If they just valued the package according to the COST of the goods rather than the marked up value we pay, it would save us a lot of money. I hate paying import fees on a manufacturers markup.

The whole point of import duty is to charge tax as if you had bought the goods locally as to avoid giving foreign companies a huge advantage over local ones.

When you buy goods at a store you pay tax on the price you pay. Not what it cost to manufacture.

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 01 May 2014, 23:19:22
Yeah, but sum of untaxed import can vary. We have it about 300 euros, I think.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 01 May 2014, 23:54:37
Canada's import limit is $20. GG

Although the customs office vary by region...Some places are more strict than others. I personally haven't had a problem with CP in BC, but QC seems to have stricter agents..
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Fri, 02 May 2014, 03:12:23
Thanks for the comments guys and rest assured we are still working on refining the system. I have a feeling that those of you that didn't receive a confirmation email from PMK means it was either sent to your spam or blocked completely by mail server. If you have any questions at all about your order - email me directly at mpetersen (at) solutionsinplastic (dot com). We are still verifying all of the payments and making sure everything went through correctly, so you may be hearing from us. If not and you have no questions - don't worry everything is on track.
For all the international orders, we will be sending out an invoice via email to everyone that details all the items in the package. This will happen before the items ship, but will take some time. We also have changed our packaging procedure, so every international order will have a clear envelope on the outside with invoices for customs on the inside - hopefully this avoids everyone having to go directly to the post office.
For status: Sets are in production. This is a bit massive as there are 30 kits and we want to make sure we get every order right. I will do my best to post pictures as kits start coming off the production line...
Thanks for your patience with our new system while we work the bugs out!


thank you Melissa for the update, much appreciated!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 02 May 2014, 07:59:05
We also have changed our packaging procedure, so every international order will have a clear envelope on the outside with invoices for customs on the inside - hopefully this avoids everyone having to go directly to the post office.

Damn! Now I am going to get dinged with about $50 in import charges. :( 

This set just got a whole lot more expensive for international buyers.

The problem with SP shipping the caps is that they will value the package according to what we pay rather than the value of the materials in the box.

If they just valued the package according to the COST of the goods rather than the marked up value we pay, it would save us a lot of money. I hate paying import fees on a manufacturers markup.

Sad panda... :(

i'm really confused...I've never seen a company ever show their cost...much less in an invoice outside of the package.

Normal GBs are not usually a problem because they are not obviously commercial products. Going to great lengths to ensure these look like commercial products just makes them more expensive for us because they are then guaranteed to be treated as a commercial product. Now we are guaranteed to have to pay brokerage fees, customs and duty.

For us, if a package has a $100 value specified on the package vs having a commercial invoice showing $100, they get treated completely differently. If it just shows a $100 value, it almost never gets import charges applied. If it has a commercial invoice for $100 on it, it will almost always have import charges applied.

This is why GBS are usually fine, but this one is almost guaranteed to cost a fortune.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:21:15
I know it sucks, but with the scale and automation with which SP is conduction these group buys they have become a commercial product. It's no longer just a few geek hackers getting together to have a few laps made. They are processing hundreds of orders. I can't expect SP to fudge with their forms and basically lie about their product for the sake of international shipping. I too will import this set to the EU and i feel your pain, but other than having a proxy i am not sure what SP can do for you.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:43:49
technically the GB was 100% commercial once it started on SP's page. Anyone could order without beeing a member of anything. So I guess it would be hard, if not illegal, to declare it something else than commercial.
It's something else if one person runs this via forum threads and only sells you something more or less privately that he already payed for and is his property.
Of course I also hope this will not cause further problems in the EU. Sure sounds like it's very strict in canada, hope you guys don't go bankrupt on this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Fri, 02 May 2014, 11:40:04
i've been pretty lucky.  not a single cent paid for duty from usps shipments.  will these be sent in usps?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 02 May 2014, 11:50:05
i've been pretty lucky.  not a single cent paid for duty from usps shipments.  will these be sent in usps?

I think our BC customs agents are just being lazy/nice :p Also haven't been hit with duty when mail arrives in CP's hands.

I would hope that international mail be sent via USPS... But depending on the volume of export SP does, I can see them having a deal with certain couriers.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Fri, 02 May 2014, 12:12:28
I am confused; have they been sent out already? People are talking about import duties and USPS shipments, but I haven't received any shipping notifications. The only thing I received was a PayPal email saying I was charged for the sets that I purchased.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 02 May 2014, 12:16:12
I am confused; have they been sent out already? People are talking about import duties and USPS shipments, but I haven't received any shipping notifications. The only thing I received was a PayPal email saying I was charged for the sets that I purchased.
Nope. It's in production.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 02 May 2014, 12:27:29
I am confused; have they been sent out already? People are talking about import duties and USPS shipments, but I haven't received any shipping notifications. The only thing I received was a PayPal email saying I was charged for the sets that I purchased.

nah they are talking about other GBs. relax. keys are still in production and I haven't seen yet the print proof (needed before we could start sublimating)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 02 May 2014, 22:13:27
I know it sucks, but with the scale and automation with which SP is conduction these group buys they have become a commercial product. It's no longer just a few geek hackers getting together to have a few laps made. They are processing hundreds of orders. I can't expect SP to fudge with their forms and basically lie about their product for the sake of international shipping. I too will import this set to the EU and i feel your pain, but other than having a proxy i am not sure what SP can do for you.

Yes, getting a proxy is the best option now that these GBs are being shipped by SP.  Paying for shipping to a proxy and then again to me will be cheaper than paying the import and brokerage fees.  It has happened many times now where I end up paying double the value of the goods because I end up having to pay $50-100 in brokerage fees and import charges.  I think I am just annoying because I have been bit by it one too many times...

It depends on how the packages are shipped as well.  If it is shipped with USPS, then I will just have to pay the duty (about 20% of the value).  If it is shipped via UPS, then I have to pay brokerage fees as well as the import fees, so it is more like $30 + 20% of the value of the goods.

It gets real expensive sometimes...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Sat, 03 May 2014, 01:28:57
Wow that sucks! I didn't know about brokerage fees etc! This whe tax thing is madness
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 03 May 2014, 01:57:48
Wow that sucks! I didn't know about brokerage fees etc! This whe tax thing is madness
Well, theoretically you can act as a broker yourself, but it involves a trip to the customs, so... no. Just... no.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Sat, 03 May 2014, 02:59:25
In these massive GBs, 7bit always have to pay German import duties. You don't see it but it's included in what you pay. Here we all have to pay this after the order, it's psychologically different but in the end it's almost the same.

I mailed Melissa weeks ago about how they ship and it's USPS if you don't ask for another shipping method (and pay the extra amount for express delivery) I believe it's the same method even if the package doesn't have to cross oceans.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sun, 04 May 2014, 21:58:55
How much longer until I should expect to have them arrive at my house?

No rush at all. Just curious how many more days to wait. I am just excited.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sun, 04 May 2014, 22:12:45
expect 4-6 weeks.

i'd be surprised if they're done making the keys themselves yet since I didn't notice any 'dyesub testing is done' notice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 04 May 2014, 22:20:00
How much longer until I should expect to have them arrive at my house?

No rush at all. Just curious how many more days to wait. I am just excited.

Not sure about this set,  but the macross set was done in a little over a months time.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 04 May 2014, 22:42:40
How much longer until I should expect to have them arrive at my house?

No rush at all. Just curious how many more days to wait. I am just excited.

Not sure about this set,  but the macross set was done in a little over a months time.

Did that have as many orders as Granite?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 04 May 2014, 22:46:48
How much longer until I should expect to have them arrive at my house?

No rush at all. Just curious how many more days to wait. I am just excited.

Not sure about this set,  but the macross set was done in a little over a months time.


Did that have as many orders as Granite?

No,  Granite had more then 3 times as many orders.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 04 May 2014, 23:46:22
How much longer until I should expect to have them arrive at my house?

No rush at all. Just curious how many more days to wait. I am just excited.

Not sure about this set,  but the macross set was done in a little over a months time.


Did that have as many orders as Granite?

No,  Granite had more then 3 times as many orders.

Granite is likely to take somewhat longer than Macross then ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 05 May 2014, 02:05:09
I'm pretty sure the sublimating process takes longer than double-shot
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 05 May 2014, 09:07:32
I'm pretty sure the sublimating process takes longer than double-shot

This may be a newbie question, but how is the sublimating process implemented at high volume production?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 05 May 2014, 09:50:06
I'm pretty sure the sublimating process takes longer than double-shot

This may be a newbie question, but how is the sublimating process implemented at high volume production?

with a lot of human work I believe :) I hope they have A LOT of sublimation machines.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:39:35
so what are the differences between dye sublimation and double shot?

also pros and cons of each?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:43:36
so what are the differences between dye sublimation and double shot?

also pros and cons of each?

dye sub - the lettering is dyed into the plastic.  much more durable than pad printed.  basically no one does double shot (DS) PBT caps because of the properties of PBT, so this is basically the best option for PBT caps.

doubleshot (DS) - are actually two different color plastics that are injected at different times.  So a first mold is shot for part of the cap and a second shot will fill in the voids left by the first shot.  this means that the lettering is completely through the cap, so it can never wear out.  these are most common with ABS caps.

that good enough of a description?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:48:40
so what are the differences between dye sublimation and double shot?

also pros and cons of each?

dye sub - the lettering is dyed into the plastic.  much more durable than pad printed.  basically no one does double shot (DS) PBT caps because of the properties of PBT, so this is basically the best option for PBT caps.

doubleshot (DS) - are actually two different color plastics that are injected at different times.  So a first mold is shot for part of the cap and a second shot will fill in the voids left by the first shot.  this means that the lettering is completely through the cap, so it can never wear out.  these are most common with ABS caps.

that good enough of a description?

Vortex has double shot PBT.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:49:51
basically no one does double shot (DS) PBT caps because of the properties of PBT, so this is basically the best option for PBT caps.


They do, SP have done double-shot PBT keycaps in the past, I've bought them.  Please ask Melissa about them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:05:03
basically no one does double shot (DS) PBT caps because of the properties of PBT, so this is basically the best option for PBT caps.


They do, SP have done double-shot PBT keycaps in the past, I've bought them.  Please ask Melissa about them.

Wha-!?

 :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Mon, 05 May 2014, 22:05:48
which one lasts longer
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 05 May 2014, 22:06:00
Vortex manufactures DS PBT caps, as it was pointed already. Also SP had produced some, what I do know for sure is a modifiers set, I have it under my fingers right now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 05 May 2014, 22:09:10
Vortex manufactures DS PBT caps, as it was pointed already. Also SP had produced some, what I do know for sure is a modifiers set, I have it under my fingers right now.

I know Vortex does them, see the sig...but I didn't know that SP did...hmmmm...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 05 May 2014, 22:19:53
Vortex manufactures DS PBT caps, as it was pointed already. Also SP had produced some, what I do know for sure is a modifiers set, I have it under my fingers right now.

I know Vortex does them, see the sig...but I didn't know that SP did...hmmmm...

Haven't read your signature before, sorry. As I said, I do not know if the manufacturing capacity at SP includes full DS sets made of PBT, but I got a modifiers DS set in WoB made of PBT. You may contact them to ask. Just a few months ago a polymers manufacturer announced a combined ABS+PBT mix that I think is what Vortex uses for its set. The manufacturer is a Chinese company. I should get the specs sheet somewhere. It specifically addresses the point that the mix may be injected as easy as ABS, but has the hardness and resistance of PBT.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 05 May 2014, 22:24:59
which one lasts longer

The PBT set of course  :thumb: .  Anything made from that material lasts longer than a basic ABS model.  PBT is extremely brittle so you need to handle it carefully when installing and taking them out of a keyboard.

SP will make some keys extremely tight when placing them upon MX switches, hence that is where the damage might occur unless you use some KY  ;D .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Mon, 05 May 2014, 22:57:20
one thing that people didn't mention is choice of color combinations.

dyesub legends must be darker than the cap itself.  so theres no such thing as white dyesub legends on black pbt cap.

there's no 'rule' like this for doubleshot.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 05 May 2014, 23:00:43
basically no one does double shot (DS) PBT caps because of the properties of PBT, so this is basically the best option for PBT caps.


They do, SP have done double-shot PBT keycaps in the past, I've bought them.  Please ask Melissa about them.

Did you have any problems with the double shot PBT that you bought from them?   

If this is a option it sounds like something people should be considering.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Mon, 05 May 2014, 23:04:40
kinda on the thin side for the mods.  looks nothing like an imsto cap
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 06 May 2014, 02:27:52
AFAIK SP can't doubleshot a full set in PBT.

PBT is very durable and way better than ABS, especially for the spacebar.

Not only that but PBT doesn't yellow over time (or yellowing is very low compare to ABS). I have lego sets (in ABS) that are already yellowing after 1 year.

Dye sublimation is also very durable (look at Model M keyboards) and you can design the legends exactly the way you want them. With double-shot you are confined to the available molds.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: isaske on Tue, 06 May 2014, 03:07:31
Really sorry for being so late to the party, but i have some questions.
1) Does this group buy appeal to TKL keyboards as well?
2) If yes, are there any leftovers left? :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 06 May 2014, 03:29:02
Really sorry for being so late to the party, but i have some questions.
1) Does this group buy appeal to TKL keyboards as well?
2) If yes, are there any leftovers left? :D

1) this GB supports a large variety of keyboards (TKL included).
2) no leftovers sorry
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: isaske on Tue, 06 May 2014, 03:45:58
Ahhhh, what a shame :(
Well my fault anyway. Grats for running it though, seems like a great GB!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 06 May 2014, 08:12:17
Granite set has characteristics that make it a very special set: It has a special combination of icon modifiers, that is something no other set has, AFAIK, and that cannot be reproduced with the DS molding process unless you pay for the hefty price to get the legends molds build. The profile of the caps is DSA, with spherical top, unified shape, and low height, that allows a variety of layouts to be implemented. The PBT with sublimated legends make it a long, long, long lasting set of keycaps. In my humble opinion Granite cannot be compared with any other set currently available. I challenge you to find something that matches it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Tue, 06 May 2014, 17:36:56
Granite set has characteristics that make it a very special set: It has a special combination of icon modifiers, that is something no other set has, AFAIK, and that cannot be reproduced with the DS molding process unless you pay for the hefty price to get the legends molds build. The profile of the caps is DSA, with spherical top, unified shape, and low height, that allows a variety of layouts to be implemented. The PBT with sublimated legends make it a long, long, long lasting set of keycaps. In my humble opinion Granite cannot be compared with any other set currently available. I challenge you to find something that matches it.
You are making me more excited to receive it
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Tue, 06 May 2014, 19:18:36
AFAIK SP can't doubleshot a full set in PBT.

PBT is very durable and way better than ABS, especially for the spacebar.

Not only that but PBT doesn't yellow over time (or yellowing is very low compare to ABS). I have lego sets (in ABS) that are already yellowing after 1 year.

Dye sublimation is also very durable (look at Model M keyboards) and you can design the legends exactly the way you want them. With double-shot you are confined to the available molds.

Granite set has characteristics that make it a very special set: It has a special combination of icon modifiers, that is something no other set has, AFAIK, and that cannot be reproduced with the DS molding process unless you pay for the hefty price to get the legends molds build. The profile of the caps is DSA, with spherical top, unified shape, and low height, that allows a variety of layouts to be implemented. The PBT with sublimated legends make it a long, long, long lasting set of keycaps. In my humble opinion Granite cannot be compared with any other set currently available. I challenge you to find something that matches it.

basically what you guys are saying is

PBT Dysub Granite DSA is for ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

this is essentially the "end game" set for many. especially ErgoDox Users I am really looking forward to it and hope that if it works out more SP dyesub DSA is coming :)

my poor hyperfuse dsa set, i used it so much that half of the keys is really shiny and slippery (same thing happened to one of my retro dsa set as well) really hoping this set doesn't shine easy. My HHKB, also PBT except the space bar, lacks any shine and i used that hardcore for 6 months.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 06 May 2014, 19:54:06
AFAIK SP can't doubleshot a full set in PBT.

PBT is very durable and way better than ABS, especially for the spacebar.

Not only that but PBT doesn't yellow over time (or yellowing is very low compare to ABS). I have lego sets (in ABS) that are already yellowing after 1 year.

Dye sublimation is also very durable (look at Model M keyboards) and you can design the legends exactly the way you want them. With double-shot you are confined to the available molds.

Granite set has characteristics that make it a very special set: It has a special combination of icon modifiers, that is something no other set has, AFAIK, and that cannot be reproduced with the DS molding process unless you pay for the hefty price to get the legends molds build. The profile of the caps is DSA, with spherical top, unified shape, and low height, that allows a variety of layouts to be implemented. The PBT with sublimated legends make it a long, long, long lasting set of keycaps. In my humble opinion Granite cannot be compared with any other set currently available. I challenge you to find something that matches it.

basically what you guys are saying is

PBT Dysub Granite DSA is for ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

this is essentially the "end game" set for many. especially ErgoDox Users I am really looking forward to it and hope that if it works out more SP dyesub DSA is coming :)

my poor hyperfuse dsa set, i used it so much that half of the keys is really shiny and slippery (same thing happened to one of my retro dsa set as well) really hoping this set doesn't shine easy. My HHKB, also PBT except the space bar, lacks any shine and i used that hardcore for 6 months.

currently using my hyper dsa and really excited for granite.  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 07 May 2014, 12:08:09
AFAIK SP can't doubleshot a full set in PBT.

PBT is very durable and way better than ABS, especially for the spacebar.

Not only that but PBT doesn't yellow over time (or yellowing is very low compare to ABS). I have lego sets (in ABS) that are already yellowing after 1 year.

Dye sublimation is also very durable (look at Model M keyboards) and you can design the legends exactly the way you want them. With double-shot you are confined to the available molds.

Granite set has characteristics that make it a very special set: It has a special combination of icon modifiers, that is something no other set has, AFAIK, and that cannot be reproduced with the DS molding process unless you pay for the hefty price to get the legends molds build. The profile of the caps is DSA, with spherical top, unified shape, and low height, that allows a variety of layouts to be implemented. The PBT with sublimated legends make it a long, long, long lasting set of keycaps. In my humble opinion Granite cannot be compared with any other set currently available. I challenge you to find something that matches it.

basically what you guys are saying is

PBT Dysub Granite DSA is for ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

this is essentially the "end game" set for many. especially ErgoDox Users I am really looking forward to it and hope that if it works out more SP dyesub DSA is coming :)

my poor hyperfuse dsa set, i used it so much that half of the keys is really shiny and slippery (same thing happened to one of my retro dsa set as well) really hoping this set doesn't shine easy. My HHKB, also PBT except the space bar, lacks any shine and i used that hardcore for 6 months.

currently using my hyper dsa and really excited for granite.  ;D

Shiny PBT?, well maybe if you apply them a polishing process. BTW, SP molds have a very nice texture, even deeper than other manufacturers, thus it may last even longer.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Wed, 07 May 2014, 12:53:43
no i was saying my pbt sets, like on my HHKB, is NOT shiny, my poor abs doubleshot hyper fuse dsa half the keys are super shiny, doubt i would want to sell it anyway because i love hyperfuse but it sure does lower the resale value.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Rodgaroon on Wed, 07 May 2014, 14:11:42
Sad I missed this....now I want....=(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 07 May 2014, 14:20:33
Sad I missed this....now I want....=(

You may try to get one in the classifieds some months later. Of course, I am not sure if someone may want to re-sale this nice set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 07 May 2014, 14:28:47
Sad I missed this....now I want....=(

You may try to get one in the classifieds some months later. Of course, I am not sure if someone may want to re-sale this nice set.

There's always a few people who sell. :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 07 May 2014, 14:32:15
Sad I missed this....now I want....=(

You may try to get one in the classifieds some months later. Of course, I am not sure if someone may want to re-sale this nice set.

There's always a few people who sell. :D

I do not see any reason for that but some cash back and staying away from KB mania  :p . If there is one set I may not consider to sell it would be this Granite. I may sell my already semi shiny original Cherries instead. LOL.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 07 May 2014, 15:04:13
Sad I missed this....now I want....=(

You may try to get one in the classifieds some months later. Of course, I am not sure if someone may want to re-sale this nice set.

There's always a few people who sell. :D

I do not see any reason for that but some cash back and staying away from KB mania  :p . If there is one set I may not consider to sell it would be this Granite. I may sell my already semi shiny original Cherries instead. LOL.

Some people (like me) might be trying DSA for the first time - and might not like it.  Others might have made an impulse buy and suddenly need the money.  Others might decide it is nice, but sell it to replace it with a new set.  There are many reasons why people would sell, and with the huge number of sets being made it is almost inevitable that some will appear in Classifieds.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 08 May 2014, 18:03:25
I want to buy an alpha set. Will buy a tkl set if need be.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 09 May 2014, 01:33:39
Quick update.

Production is ongoing but I won't be receiving the print proof before late next week. My unproven impression is that PBT/sublimated are a little bit longer to manufacture.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 09 May 2014, 01:37:44
Quick update.

Production is ongoing but I won't be receiving the print proof before late next week. My unproven impression is that PBT/sublimated are a little bit longer to manufacture.
Thanks for the update, Matt3o  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 09 May 2014, 01:38:24
Quick update.

Production is ongoing but I won't be receiving the print proof before late next week. My unproven impression is that PBT/sublimated are a little bit longer to manufacture.

Thanks for the update Matt  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 09 May 2014, 01:54:37
Quick update.

Production is ongoing but I won't be receiving the print proof before late next week. My unproven impression is that PBT/sublimated are a little bit longer to manufacture.

Thanks for that!

SP have their work cut out for them!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 09 May 2014, 01:56:13
Quick update.

Production is ongoing but I won't be receiving the print proof before late next week. My unproven impression is that PBT/sublimated are a little bit longer to manufacture.
Can't wait and thanks for being on top of everything.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 09 May 2014, 01:57:14
Quick update.

Production is ongoing but I won't be receiving the print proof before late next week. My unproven impression is that PBT/sublimated are a little bit longer to manufacture.
Can't wait and thanks for being on top of everything.

Agreed! Eagerly waiting.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Fri, 09 May 2014, 02:07:29
what is print proof?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 09 May 2014, 02:13:05
they will make a test run before going full production. I need to see it and confirm that everything's fine.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:39:31
they will make a test run before going full production. I need to see it and confirm that everything's fine.
Yeah, good idea... better send me one while you're at it... You know, 4 eyes are better then 2...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 09 May 2014, 07:01:51
they will make a test run before going full production. I need to see it and confirm that everything's fine.
Yeah, good idea... better send me one while you're at it... You know, 4 eyes are better then 2...

smart ass!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Fri, 09 May 2014, 08:35:02
Hum, that means I must have those caps after the RMLL2014 in July :( That sucks a lil bit, I couldn't pick up girls with those splendid sets until the 2015 reunion :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 09 May 2014, 09:34:47
I envision last week of May.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Fri, 09 May 2014, 09:36:33
Hum, that means I must have those caps after the RMLL2014 in July :( That sucks a lil bit, I couldn't pick up girls with those splendid sets until the 2015 reunion :D

wow that sucks man... all those girls... if only they knew.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Fri, 09 May 2014, 10:12:30
I had no idea keycap sets could help you score with women.

Woman (swooning): "Mmmm.... you smell like comic books."
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Fri, 09 May 2014, 14:17:21
I had no idea keycap sets could help you score with women.

Woman (swooning): "Mmmm.... you smell like comic books."

(http://i.imgur.com/ugoKd.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Fri, 09 May 2014, 14:57:53
was a joke : RMLL means "free software worldwide meeting" in french so most of people will looks more like Richard Stallman than Felicia Day :)
It's hard to seduce with keyboard even if the Valentine set can be a nice gift.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 09 May 2014, 15:18:28
was a joke : RMLL means "free software worldwide meeting" in french so most of people will looks more like Richard Stallman than Felicia Day :)
It's hard to seduce with keyboard even if the Valentine set can be a nice gift.

There'll be a lot of fat nerd girls ;) Well... maybe not girls... but I still got "fat nerd" part right :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 09 May 2014, 19:20:05
There'll be a lot of fat nerd girls ;) Well... maybe not girls... but I still got "fat nerd" part right :)

Hey even "fat nerd girls" need some loving in this cold cruel world.  You can't ignore the fact that the vast amount of women on this planet aren't swimwear models or porn stars but why exclude them from this basic human need to love and be loved ?

Every person needs to get a little loving, then maybe this world wouldn't be so messed up as it is now  8) .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 09 May 2014, 20:34:19
There'll be a lot of fat nerd girls ;) Well... maybe not girls... but I still got "fat nerd" part right :)

Hey even "fat nerd girls" need some loving in this cold cruel world.  You can't ignore the fact that the vast amount of women on this planet aren't swimwear models or porn stars but why exclude them from this basic human need to love and be loved ?

Every person needs to get a little loving, then maybe this world wouldn't be so messed up as it is now  8) .

Spoken like a true gentlemen.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 09 May 2014, 21:37:45
There'll be a lot of fat nerd girls ;) Well... maybe not girls... but I still got "fat nerd" part right :)

Hey even "fat nerd girls" need some loving in this cold cruel world.  You can't ignore the fact that the vast amount of women on this planet aren't swimwear models or porn stars but why exclude them from this basic human need to love and be loved ?

Every person needs to get a little loving, then maybe this world wouldn't be so messed up as it is now  8) .

Spoken like a true gentlemen.

He has spoken, now let him go and do the homework.  :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 09 May 2014, 23:08:33
There'll be a lot of fat nerd girls ;) Well... maybe not girls... but I still got "fat nerd" part right :)

Hey even "fat nerd girls" need some loving in this cold cruel world.  You can't ignore the fact that the vast amount of women on this planet aren't swimwear models or porn stars but why exclude them from this basic human need to love and be loved ?

Every person needs to get a little loving, then maybe this world wouldn't be so messed up as it is now  8) .

I never said they didn't ;) Besides, in my opinion fat is better than too skinny ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 10 May 2014, 06:42:07
they will make a test run before going full production. I need to see it and confirm that everything's fine.

They must be super busy over at SP between keyshop changes and all these GBs.

edit: can't fkin' wait for this set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 11 May 2014, 14:51:32
they will make a test run before going full production. I need to see it and confirm that everything's fine.

They must be super busy over at SP between keyshop changes and all these GBs.

edit: can't fkin' wait for this set.

They should be very happy with good demand, and income already on hand.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Mon, 12 May 2014, 21:49:05
Oh I don't know if I expressed my interest yet. but

SOMEONE PLEASE SELL ME A SET OF ALPHAS [will buy full tkl or maybe more if needed]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 12 May 2014, 22:07:29
Oh I don't know if I expressed my interest yet. but

SOMEONE PLEASE SELL ME A SET OF ALPHAS [will buy full tkl or maybe more if needed]

Set hasn't even been produced yet!  :)) I'm sure there will be a couple listed on Classifieds once people receive them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 13 May 2014, 03:44:09
hopefully in a couple of days I will see some print proofs... go-go little keycap elves!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 13 May 2014, 03:52:09
hopefully in a couple of days I will see some print proofs... go-go little keycap elves!

Excited :)

Can't wait to see.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 13 May 2014, 03:54:08
I'm thrilled :) Hope little keycap elves are already busy :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 13 May 2014, 08:55:15
The days are coming.. :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 13 May 2014, 22:31:38
Oh I don't know if I expressed my interest yet. but

SOMEONE PLEASE SELL ME A SET OF ALPHAS [will buy full tkl or maybe more if needed]

Oh I don't know if I expressed my interest yet. but

SOMEONE PLEASE SELL ME A SET OF ALPHAS [will buy full tkl or maybe more if needed]

Set hasn't even been produced yet!  :)) I'm sure there will be a couple listed on Classifieds once people receive them.

I know but people always drop orders during production.
I should have just bought more sets to begin with but I was at $500.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Thu, 15 May 2014, 21:35:55
Nearing the one month since group buy close. Any speculation/updates to report?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 15 May 2014, 22:01:07
Nearing the one month since group buy close. Any speculation/updates to report?

Matt should be letting us know something any day now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 15 May 2014, 22:09:06
The sublimated set may need more time than the DS due to the printing process.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 16 May 2014, 00:48:16
The sublimated set may need more time than the DS due to the printing process.

Well, main hindrance is that there a lot of sets to produce. When I ordered a custom printed set for BS keyboard from Unicomp, it took only about a day to produce and ship it :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Fri, 16 May 2014, 02:25:25
The sublimated set may need more time than the DS due to the printing process.

It shouldn't be that long because it's done by machines. The reason it's long is because they have to make a test set, send it to Matteo, then Matteo has to give them the confirmation to start production. Since he lives in Italy, it will take 1-2 months for them to send it to him and him to send it back. It's all communications and logistics. The actual production can be easily done in one day.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 16 May 2014, 08:02:05
The sublimated set may need more time than the DS due to the printing process.

It shouldn't be that long because it's done by machines. The reason it's long is because they have to make a test set, send it to Matteo, then Matteo has to give them the confirmation to start production. Since he lives in Italy, it will take 1-2 months for them to send it to him and him to send it back. It's all communications and logistics. The actual production can be easily done in one day.

If you say so, I cannot argue with that.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 16 May 2014, 08:15:58
It shouldn't be that long because it's done by machines. The reason it's long is because they have to make a test set, send it to Matteo, then Matteo has to give them the confirmation to start production. Since he lives in Italy, it will take 1-2 months for them to send it to him and him to send it back. It's all communications and logistics. The actual production can be easily done in one day.

sorry, this is not the case. I'll review the keycaps from pictures, not optimal but faster.

the reason it is taking longer is: 1) the GB is HUGE with really a lot of kits, 2) it's a two step process: mold the keycaps first, sublimate then.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 16 May 2014, 10:16:09
It shouldn't be that long because it's done by machines. The reason it's long is because they have to make a test set, send it to Matteo, then Matteo has to give them the confirmation to start production. Since he lives in Italy, it will take 1-2 months for them to send it to him and him to send it back. It's all communications and logistics. The actual production can be easily done in one day.

sorry, this is not the case. I'll review the key caps from pictures, not optimal but faster.

the reason it is taking longer is: 1) the GB is HUGE with really a lot of kits, 2) it's a two step process: mould the key caps first, sublimate then.

There are really a lot of kits with a lot of legends, I'm sure setting up the machines for printing will take more than a day on its own.
[see previous GBs for set-up time/cost of production of sets. Ivan can tell you first hand about how sometimes adding a single additional key can sky-rocket the price of a GB because of set-up costs.]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Fri, 16 May 2014, 12:21:06
Looks like SP didn't manage to get the sample set printed this week. Too bad, I kept checking this thread Thursday and Friday to see if we had any sample pics. So excited.

You would think GBs would teach you patience!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 16 May 2014, 12:54:56
It seems you have not been around for a long time, but I have read about GB that lasted even years, so if this one improves your patience, just wait for the actual long, long, long ones.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 16 May 2014, 14:06:39
Oh, SP sent a mail - they are almost finished all molding :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Fri, 16 May 2014, 15:37:06
Oh, SP sent a mail - they are almost finished all molding :)
In case anyone missed it:

Quote
First let me start this email with a apology for taking so long to send out a status report on this group buy! We are so pleased at the response we received on this group buy - it definitely exceeded our expectations!! Many thanks to Matteo for creating such a great design!

We are currently finishing up the molding of the last few keycaps needed for this set, we will then move into sublimation. We are also in the process of testing and tweaking the first few sublimated sets - once ready, we will send them to Matteo for his final stamp of approval - this should happen next week, then we move into full sublimation production. Once I have Matteo's approval, I will send out a few pictures of the sets as they come off the press (I will also be posting these to the GeekHack thread as well).

For shipping, when sets are completed and packaged up, you will receive a tracking number from Stamps.com - we won't be emailing these directly to you, so be sure to look out for the email from Stamps (may end up in your spam or junk folders). We are still a few weeks away from getting these out - this set was so much larger than we anticipated (but are grateful for this!).

Should you have any questions about your individual orders, please feel free to contact me directly - I am here to help!
 
Melissa Petersen

Signature Plastics LLC
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 16 May 2014, 17:31:21
Oh, SP sent a mail - they are almost finished all molding :)
In case anyone missed it:

Quote
First let me start this email with a apology for taking so long to send out a status report on this group buy! We are so pleased at the response we received on this group buy - it definitely exceeded our expectations!! Many thanks to Matteo for creating such a great design!

We are currently finishing up the molding of the last few keycaps needed for this set, we will then move into sublimation. We are also in the process of testing and tweaking the first few sublimated sets - once ready, we will send them to Matteo for his final stamp of approval - this should happen next week, then we move into full sublimation production. Once I have Matteo's approval, I will send out a few pictures of the sets as they come off the press (I will also be posting these to the GeekHack thread as well).

For shipping, when sets are completed and packaged up, you will receive a tracking number from Stamps.com - we won't be emailing these directly to you, so be sure to look out for the email from Stamps (may end up in your spam or junk folders). We are still a few weeks away from getting these out - this set was so much larger than we anticipated (but are grateful for this!).

Should you have any questions about your individual orders, please feel free to contact me directly - I am here to help!
 
Melissa Petersen

Signature Plastics LLC

Yep.   Got the same email earlier.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 16 May 2014, 19:03:04
Great communication - AP are going all-out with their new GB system :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Fri, 16 May 2014, 23:20:54
do only registered users get the email?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 16 May 2014, 23:56:01
do only registered users get the email?

Well if you ordered a Granite set then you had to create a account to checkout (I assume). 

I know I choose to.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 00:47:00
do only registered users get the email?

I personally made an account, but it appears that you can do a guest purchase as well:
(http://puu.sh/8PqNX/be069c981c.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 17 May 2014, 02:06:54
Yes you can... but if it's not your last GB - and probably it isn't, why not create an account?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sat, 17 May 2014, 02:33:52
because i am constantly around very nosey people.  i'm under the assumption that with an account, it makes it much easier to get a history of all of your purchases.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 02:35:36
because i am constantly around very nosey people.  i'm under the assumption that with an account, it makes it much easier to get a history of all of your purchases.

Like all your gold-related items?  :))

Just sign out of the page if you're worried.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sat, 17 May 2014, 02:46:58
lol yep.

ya.  my system works for me at the moment
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 17 May 2014, 03:14:03
My position exactly like this: "Yes, I just bought 140 bucks worth keycaps. So what?" Of course, I have a reputation of crazines already, but to hell with it
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 17 May 2014, 03:44:00
I'm a bit lost. What's the issue again?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 03:45:44
I'm a bit lost. What's the issue again?

Not really an issue, but users who checked out as guest apparently didn't receive an email from SP earlier this afternoon regarding progress on caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 17 May 2014, 03:46:31
I'm a bit lost. What's the issue again?

I don't think there is any issue  :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sat, 17 May 2014, 04:46:34
not an issue. just curiosity.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 17 May 2014, 05:13:58
But mail was copied into this thread anyway, so I don't really think this is an issue :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 17 May 2014, 14:54:24
I really wanted to say issue as well.
WTB all your granite sets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lingj on Mon, 19 May 2014, 00:34:12
Man, can't believe I missed this. I just opted into the gb for the ergodox and I was looking for keycaps and was looking for some quality dsa caps  :(. WTB Ergodox granite set + Ergodoxian.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: duq on Mon, 19 May 2014, 00:46:20

Man, can't believe I missed this. I just opted into the gb for the ergodox and I was looking for keycaps and was looking for some quality dsa caps  :(. WTB Ergodox granite set + Ergodoxian.

DSA is not for everyone. Expect sets for sale when im they start coming in. I'd camp the classifieds as soon as you see pics.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 19 May 2014, 01:23:35

Man, can't believe I missed this. I just opted into the gb for the ergodox and I was looking for keycaps and was looking for some quality dsa caps  :(. WTB Ergodox granite set + Ergodoxian.

DSA is not for everyone. Expect sets for sale when im they start coming in. I'd camp the classifieds as soon as you see pics.

Yeah, but there weren't too many buyers of Ergodox kit - so I don't know if any of them will be willing to sell...

But who knows?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 19 May 2014, 08:17:28
If you really want one of these sets, be patient, and stay on-line. I am afraid you are not alone waiting for some sets to go on sale, though.
 
In my experience after I have been using cherry profile for three years, the use of the DSA profile did not give me an instant gratification, however as I have been using my Macross set for some weeks now, I would not go back to the cherry profile anymore. So this upcoming Granite set would be my daily driver for some years to come.
 
I really like the look of the Macross set, the large and clear legends, the way the set looks on my keyboard, the colors. I just hope the legends in the Granite were as bold, and nice as the Macross ones are. Of course sublimated legends will be different than DS ones, but I'd like to see them to come as nice as the DS ones are. Besides, the nice icons the Matt designed for the modifiers are way too cool to let this set passes by.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Mon, 19 May 2014, 13:45:26
If you really want one of these sets, be patient, and stay on-line. I am afraid you are not alone waiting for some sets to go on sale, though.
 
In my experience after I have been using cherry profile for three years, the use of the DSA profile did not give me an instant gratification, however as I have been using my Macross set for some weeks now, I would not go back to the cherry profile anymore. So this upcoming Granite set would be my daily driver for some years to come.
 
I really like the look of the Macross set, the large and clear legends, the way the set looks on my keyboard, the colors. I just hope the legends in the Granite were as bold, and nice as the Macross ones are. Of course sublimated legends will be different than DS ones, but I'd like to see them to come as nice as the DS ones are. Besides, the nice icons the Matt designed for the modifiers are way too cool to let this set passes by.

dsa daily drivers for life
wtb all your everyone's granite
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: archer on Mon, 19 May 2014, 14:31:54
Just curious.. is DSA easier to adjust to than SA profile? I've never used anything DSA yet.. but very much looking forward to this set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Mon, 19 May 2014, 14:33:17
Just curious.. is DSA easier to adjust to than SA profile? I've never used anything DSA yet.. but very much looking forward to this set.
I got used to it really quickly, but everyone is different.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Mon, 19 May 2014, 14:59:24
DSA more closely mimics laptop keyboards than any other profile.  So your love of dsa will be at least a little bit related.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 19 May 2014, 15:55:17
DSA more closely mimics laptop keyboards than any other profile.  So your love of dsa will be at least a little bit related.

What do you mean by "closely mimics"? I have right now in front of me my X61T keyboard and my FC660M with DSA, and there is no way to say they are similar. Nor in look neither in feeling.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Mon, 19 May 2014, 16:00:46
more so than any other profile wouldn't you agree?

it's the lowest of all profiles AND it has uniform rows.

sort of like a chiclet board.  they're short and their heights are uniform on all rows.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 19 May 2014, 16:04:19
. derp
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 19 May 2014, 17:48:11
more so than any other profile wouldn't you agree?

it's the lowest of all profiles AND it has uniform rows.

sort of like a chiclet board.  they're short and their heights are uniform on all rows.

While I don't agree.  I can kinda see what you are saying.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 21 May 2014, 01:43:02
more so than any other profile wouldn't you agree?

it's the lowest of all profiles AND it has uniform rows.

sort of like a chiclet board.  they're short and their heights are uniform on all rows.

While I don't agree.  I can kinda see what you are saying.

I get it, however, it's not comparable.
Laptop keys have FAR less space between the caps and DSA does have some shape.
DSA was really easy to get used to; I switched from DCS no problem.
As always, please sell me your granite orders; thank you.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 21 May 2014, 01:44:04
today might be the day... stay tuned!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 21 May 2014, 02:36:36
today might be the day... stay tuned!
For you to get the proofs?
Can't wait!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 21 May 2014, 02:56:08
today might be the day... stay tuned!
For you to get the proofs?
Can't wait!

yep!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 21 May 2014, 03:11:04
today might be the day... stay tuned!

   :thumb: Oh yeah :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: reefchief on Wed, 21 May 2014, 10:26:09
 :confused: :confused: :confused: :thumb: Cant wait. My DSA Dolch set has only doubled my excitement for granite.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 21 May 2014, 12:24:54
today might be the day... stay tuned!

Excited! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Ronnn on Wed, 21 May 2014, 13:48:54
I have been refreshing this page for hours...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:07:46
I have been refreshing this page for hours...

Just click the NOTIFY button at the top or bottom of the page to receive an email when someone posts in the thread after your last refresh :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 21 May 2014, 17:06:12
going to bed now... I hope to receive the pictures later this night (afternoon in US)...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 18:28:35
going to bed now... I hope to receive the pictures later this night (afternoon in US)...

Sweet dreams (of keycaps) :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 21 May 2014, 18:36:43
Was just talking to Melissa about my order because there was something strange about how it was broken up.
Really great communication from them and I can't wait to see these caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:30:55
Yea much love for Melissa and how responsive and respectful SP is going through this process. I'm sure the massive support of this group buy was a curve ball for them but they've handled it with grace. Can't wait to see what the finished product is like.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:33:12
finally got the first pictures for the granite set!

OMG they are fantastic! I probably have to make some very little updates to the legends, nothing too serious.

I'll post some pictures later or tomorrow.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:39:18
finally got the first pictures for the granite set!

OMG they are fantastic! I probably have to make some very little updates to the legends, nothing too serious.

I'll post some pictures later or tomorrow.


Pictures!!!!!, we barely can wait  :'(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:46:29
sneaky

(https://i.cloudup.com/RmPYG-8C52.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:50:51
sneaky

Show Image
(https://i.cloudup.com/RmPYG-8C52.jpg)


I'm so glad I signed up for this group buy! :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: duq on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:51:32
sneaky

Show Image
(https://i.cloudup.com/RmPYG-8C52.jpg)



Wow. The contrast is better than I expected.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:51:34
sneaky

Show Image
(https://i.cloudup.com/RmPYG-8C52.jpg)


Hotttttttt!!

Need more pics! ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:53:33
the icon mods are sublime. I'll post more soon. Stay tuned
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:57:29
the icon mods are sublime. I'll post more soon. Stay tuned
This is what I'm waiting for! I almost didn't get icon mods but Ideus convinced me (thank you sir!) and looking at the mockups over and over, they've really grown on me... I'm sure the real thing will look amazeballs  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:58:28
Mmmm. Those look so good.

Can't wait to see how the blue enter and the RGB's turned out!

I can't wait, I just got my ergodox kit yesterday and I need me some keycaps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:08:32
close up

(https://i.cloudup.com/noJEL6MwT9.jpg)

Overall I'm satisfied by the end result

The legend reflects the grainy texture, but consider that this is a super close up. The numlock was one of the "problematic" legends with lines close to each other and still it came out really really well.

if you look at it at 1:1 is simply fantastic.

(https://i.cloudup.com/l2Hl06_6qp.jpg)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:10:38
Any pics of colored keys? :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:21:44
the icon mods are sublime. I'll post more soon. Stay tuned
This is what I'm waiting for! I almost didn't get icon mods but Ideus convinced me (thank you sir!) and looking at the mockups over and over, they've really grown on me... I'm sure the real thing will look amazeballs  :p


I am glad you decided to take the icon modifiers, the set is beyond anything currently available, so it will be a unique set, due to caps profile, material, and legends. What else a fine KB collector may ask for in a set? And you can even use it daily with no concerns for it to wear off in a few months. Coolness!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:31:05
sneaky

Show Image
(https://i.cloudup.com/RmPYG-8C52.jpg)



The set looks well beyond my expectations in terms of contrast and quality of the sublimation process. Well done SP. Now please keep the processes left under control, full production sublimation, and shipping.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:33:03
This looks great!  Well done.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 22 May 2014, 14:21:11
looks even better than i anticipated.

as usual, WTB ALL YOUR GRANITE ORDERS
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 14:40:58
close up

Show Image
(https://i.cloudup.com/noJEL6MwT9.jpg)


Overall I'm satisfied by the end result

The legend reflects the grainy texture, but consider that this is a super close up. The numlock was one of the "problematic" legends with lines close to each other and still it came out really really well.

if you look at it at 1:1 is simply fantastic.

Show Image
(https://i.cloudup.com/l2Hl06_6qp.jpg)


Dat dyesub!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 15:02:30
Simple, effective, consistent, great colours, what's not to like? :)

Thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: datacat on Thu, 22 May 2014, 15:17:26
These look awesome!

I'm very excited for this :)

Big thanks to Matt3o, Melissa and SP etc.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 22 May 2014, 15:31:36
sneaky

Show Image
(https://i.cloudup.com/RmPYG-8C52.jpg)


Great Job Matt & SP.  The color combo looks great.

I can't wait to see the Text mods, and the rest.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 22 May 2014, 15:44:18
this is pretty much an endgame set lol
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 17:09:10
this is pretty much an endgame set lol

What does endgame set mean?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: epzy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 17:10:26
this is pretty much an endgame set lol

What does endgame set mean?

End game as in the final set he ever needs/wants because he thinks it's perfect.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Thu, 22 May 2014, 17:25:30
this is pretty much an endgame set lol

What does endgame set mean?

End game as in the final set he ever needs/wants because he thinks it's perfect.

Everyone hold him to that. No more keycaps for that guy after this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 22 May 2014, 17:30:59
this is pretty much an endgame set lol

What does endgame set mean?

End game as in the final set he ever needs/wants because he thinks it's perfect.

Everyone hold him to that. No more keycaps for that guy after this.

Hold on there. He needs more caps for sure. Help us with those MOQs on other buys. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 22 May 2014, 21:15:52
sneaky

Show Image
(https://i.cloudup.com/RmPYG-8C52.jpg)

(http://i2.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/005/742/sweetjesus.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 23 May 2014, 01:36:41
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmh

(https://i.cloudup.com/One5Oabz-W.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 23 May 2014, 01:47:54
Imma need to see more Icon Mods, Matt.

Please?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 23 May 2014, 01:49:12
And more of the regular text mods  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 23 May 2014, 01:51:50
As soon as I get them guys...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 23 May 2014, 01:55:46
All this taunting.  :'( Stahhppppp
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 23 May 2014, 02:35:22
As soon as I get them guys...

They didn't send you all of the keys?  Or are you saying as soon as you get the pictures?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 23 May 2014, 02:41:03
As soon as I get them guys...

They didn't send you all of the keys?  Or are you saying as soon as you get the pictures?

yes, pictures. I wanted to get the caps in my hands but this is taking forever, with pictures is easier/faster/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Fri, 23 May 2014, 03:33:38
matteo, can you please upload to imgur.com? that one is not blocked at my work lol :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 23 May 2014, 03:38:22
try to remove the "S" from "https"
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Fri, 23 May 2014, 06:50:39
The mockups were great but these pictures really show that this set is going to be incredible. I'm so glad I bought in to this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Fri, 23 May 2014, 07:16:23
Damn that's going to be a ffiiinnee set :-P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 23 May 2014, 10:26:03
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmh

Show Image
(https://i.cloudup.com/One5Oabz-W.jpg)


looks good but I'm glad I got 3 blank sets and icons too.
the ctrl seems funny to me. REALLY excited to see icons.

as always, wtb all your granite orders
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 23 May 2014, 19:34:05
Give us the full monty already... tease
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrClaus on Fri, 23 May 2014, 21:04:09
the red mods don't look as vibrant as it does in the mockup...i know the quality  of the pick doesn't justify the true color of the keys...should double check on that one before its too late!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Fri, 23 May 2014, 22:42:04
do you think they'll be shipped out before the end of may?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 24 May 2014, 00:53:00
do you think they'll be shipped out before the end of may?

I believe mid of June (just my guess)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 24 May 2014, 01:08:05
Mid of june, wonderful.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 26 May 2014, 06:51:39
It looks fantastic! No, really. Just can't wait :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 26 May 2014, 07:39:28
Any new pictures Matt?

Are they only sending you a few at a time?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 26 May 2014, 08:01:36
Any new pictures Matt?

Are they only sending you a few at a time?

no news yet, I hope to receive all the remaining legends today.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Mon, 26 May 2014, 08:08:06
no news yet, I hope to receive all the remaining legends today.

Hate to break it to you, but it's Memorial Day today in the US. Not sure if SP will be open.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 26 May 2014, 08:10:38
no news yet, I hope to receive all the remaining legends today.

Hate to break it to you, but it's Memorial Day today in the US. Not sure if SP will be open.

I was thinking the same. I don't think they will work today.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 26 May 2014, 08:12:17
no news yet, I hope to receive all the remaining legends today.

Hate to break it to you, but it's Memorial Day today in the US. Not sure if SP will be open.

oh, you are right.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 May 2014, 05:19:08
Yep, USA has a lot of unique holidays. But they ain't so bad as Chinese - where nothing at all works when they have Chinese New Year - for a week :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 27 May 2014, 17:16:00
I got some more samples. There are some updates to do.

Everything looks good but I should have followed my guts and done the top right mods abbreviated and all of the same size.

(http://i.imgur.com/LixqN4F.jpg)

I believe I will update them. Apart from that it looks gorgeous!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Tue, 27 May 2014, 17:17:42
I got some more samples. There are some updates to do.

Everything looks good but I should have followed my guts and done the top right mods abbreviated and all of the same size.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LixqN4F.jpg)


I believe I will update them. Apart from that it looks gorgeous!

told ya :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Tue, 27 May 2014, 17:18:05
Everything looks good but I should have followed my guts and done the top right mods abbreviated and all of the same size.
That is the only thing wrong I can find with the caps. And that is certainly a good sign. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 27 May 2014, 17:19:15
I'd go with either.

To me the PAGE DOWN legend looks too big - it is pushing against the edges of the keycap.

Curiously the GMK set I am using now (Cherry legends) Pg Up and Pg Dn are abbreviated, but the upper right 3 are not (well, Prt Sc on one line and Sys Rq on the second).  But I will admit that the legend fonts are the same size.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 27 May 2014, 17:53:22
Looks very good, but I agree that the upper-right cluster needs to be changed, particularly page up and down.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: agodinhost on Tue, 27 May 2014, 18:07:56
I got some more samples. There are some updates to do.

Everything looks good but I should have followed my guts and done the top right mods abbreviated and all of the same size.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LixqN4F.jpg)


I believe I will update them. Apart from that it looks gorgeous!
they are awesome ...
shame on me that I lost this set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Tue, 27 May 2014, 18:12:12
looks awesome... but, yes, the old "page up" "page down" issue.
Thumbs up for your decission to change it... and I'll stick to what I said before... since you already have abreviated "ins" and "del" it's really not an inconsistency at all.
Those caps are going to be something.
Also hooray for the proof... it really shows a lot more.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 27 May 2014, 18:22:47
I got some more samples. There are some updates to do.

Everything looks good but I should have followed my guts and done the top right mods abbreviated and all of the same size.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LixqN4F.jpg)


I believe I will update them. Apart from that it looks gorgeous!

A side from that Page Down cap they look great as far as I can see.

I really wish I would have had enough cash to order two sets of these  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Tue, 27 May 2014, 18:28:12
I'm never a fan of ALL CAPS. Glad I ordered the icon set instead :)

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 27 May 2014, 18:30:59
I'm never a fan of ALL CAPS. Glad I ordered the icon set instead :)

[)amien

Same here, icon mods will rock.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 27 May 2014, 18:45:58
I'm never a fan of ALL CAPS. Glad I ordered the icon set instead :)

[)amien

Same here, icon mods will rock.
Indeed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 27 May 2014, 21:20:23
I got some more samples. There are some updates to do.

Everything looks good but I should have followed my guts and done the top right mods abbreviated and all of the same size.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LixqN4F.jpg)


I believe I will update them. Apart from that it looks gorgeous!

Have you installed those you received onto a Cherry keyboard yet only to see if all the keys are correctly spaced from one another?

Always with dye-subbing the keys get re-heated to accept the print applied and that is when they lose their shape somewhat (BSP key-sets all exhibit that behaviour).  Only way to tell if the dye-sub process was successful, if all the keys fit perfectly onto any keyboard first and you could see if it all worked out.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Tue, 27 May 2014, 21:22:38
I got some more samples. There are some updates to do.

Everything looks good but I should have followed my guts and done the top right mods abbreviated and all of the same size.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LixqN4F.jpg)


I believe I will update them. Apart from that it looks gorgeous!

Have you installed those you received onto a Cherry keyboard yet only to see if all the keys are correctly spaced from one another?

Always with dye-subbing the keys get re-heated to accept the print applied and that is when they lose their shape somewhat (BSP key-sets all exhibit that behaviour).  Only way to tell if the dye-sub process was successful, if all the keys fit perfectly onto any keyboard first and you could see if it all worked out.
I think he is only receiving pictures. It would take to long to ship to him. I bet that sp has checked for basic thins like this, though it would be cool to see some pics of the caps on an actual keyboard.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 May 2014, 01:27:46
The keys seem indeed slightly warped, but that is to be understood with PBT.

Anyway here comes the icon set

(http://i.imgur.com/6823fs3.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrexD on Wed, 28 May 2014, 01:31:35
Those Alphas look like little blocks of gum. So nice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Wed, 28 May 2014, 01:40:13
The keys seems indeed slightly warped, but that is to be understood with PBT.

Anyway here comes the icon set

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/6823fs3.jpg)


that looks wonderful!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 28 May 2014, 01:58:22
icon mods look freaking gorgeous.  i think i like the super busy look of the home cluster keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrChunky on Wed, 28 May 2014, 02:04:54
Its so pretty I wanna cry. Glad I was wise enough to spend all my money on this set  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 28 May 2014, 03:08:21
The keys seem indeed slightly warped, but that is to be understood with PBT.

Anyway here comes the icon set

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/6823fs3.jpg)


YES the Icons always rule no matter what. 

I suspect it's warped due to the process but we'll see just how deformed they really are when they get fitted with various keyboards.  Although they are worth it just for the icons alone, kind of reminds me of an old style Cherry Key-set with it's own unique symbols.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Wed, 28 May 2014, 03:40:52

Always with dye-subbing the keys get re-heated to accept the print applied and that is when they lose their shape somewhat (BSP key-sets all exhibit that behaviour).  Only way to tell if the dye-sub process was successful, if all the keys fit perfectly onto any keyboard first and you could see if it all worked out.

Do they still have that "rough" surface like the doubleshot ones or do they lose that in the process ? That's what I love the most about the Skull Squadron set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 May 2014, 03:57:45
same finish
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Wed, 28 May 2014, 04:01:14
same finish
Perfect :-)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 28 May 2014, 05:10:01
The keys seem indeed slightly warped, but that is to be understood with PBT.

Anyway here comes the icon set

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/6823fs3.jpg)

Can't wait to have that business on my board.
Especially with the Mono Legend goodness  :D

I should have bought a 2nd numpad kit so I could do mono numbers, but it'll look just great either way.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 28 May 2014, 06:51:46
The keys seem indeed slightly warped, but that is to be understood with PBT.

Anyway here comes the icon set

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/6823fs3.jpg)


Didn't the icon set have icons for the top right cluster too? Like ins, del, etc...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 May 2014, 07:53:58
yes they have, worry not :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 28 May 2014, 07:59:44
The icons for the nine pack cluster are missing. Are you going to share some pictures of them later?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 May 2014, 08:00:25
as soon as I get them
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Wed, 28 May 2014, 08:06:55
How I know when I'm a nerd:

Constantly refreshing a page about key caps.

Don't even care.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Wed, 28 May 2014, 09:07:24
it's alright... I figure you don't have a problem unless you have to refresh so many open threads that when you're done with the last one so much time has passed that you can seamlessly start over checking the first again  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Wed, 28 May 2014, 09:44:32
it's alright... I figure you don't have a problem unless you have to refresh so many open threads that when you're done with the last one so much time has passed that you can seamlessly start over checking the first again  ;)

Then I have a problem.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Wed, 28 May 2014, 10:16:49
Why would the keys be warped just because they're PBT?

I have a poker with PBT key caps and they look perfectly formed. They're thick PBT too
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 28 May 2014, 12:36:31
My favorite is the escape icon key. It is super cool.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 May 2014, 12:53:52
My favorite is the escape icon key. It is super cool.

+1 :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 28 May 2014, 14:29:08
Man they look so good.

WTB ALL YOUR GRANTIE
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Wed, 28 May 2014, 14:34:16
Man they look so good.

WTB ALL YOUR GRANTIE

All your granite are belong to us.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Wed, 28 May 2014, 14:40:10
Another homerun Matt.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DamienG on Wed, 28 May 2014, 22:23:18
Legends look great - hoping keys are a bit darker than recent pic suggests - they're so light they don't look as unique/bold as the mock-up colors.

Update: Messing round in photoshop pasting the pics into the render - I think the recent pics just have a yellow hue/cast from the camera :)

[)amien
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 28 May 2014, 23:18:30
Legends look great - hoping keys are a bit darker than recent pic suggests - they're so light they don't look as unique/bold as the mock-up colors.

Update: Messing round in photoshop pasting the pics into the render - I think the recent pics just have a yellow hue/cast from the camera :)

[)amien

For the colors you should refer to chips, and not to renders. The chip colors were GKK and GDE and the final official mockup shows colors pretty close to the actual. Check the post 976 in the IC thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55314.0).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 29 May 2014, 00:54:36
NOW, don't wet you pants.

(http://i.imgur.com/JxZntvK.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 29 May 2014, 00:55:37
Excite!

Excite!

Excite!

Now try to think of something dry ...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 29 May 2014, 01:04:33
NOW, don't wet you pants.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/JxZntvK.jpg)


Sweet.  The nerdom kit is going to look nice.

What is that duck cap?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 29 May 2014, 01:06:47
that's really a secret :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 29 May 2014, 01:16:42
that's really a secret :)

Oh okay.

Any chance you can give a hint?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Thu, 29 May 2014, 01:20:42
Webwit?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 29 May 2014, 01:33:34
Webwit?

That's what I was thinking also  :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 29 May 2014, 01:37:49
Webwit?

That's what I was thinking also  :D

I was going to say starts with a "W" ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 30 May 2014, 01:23:26
NOW, don't wet you pants.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/JxZntvK.jpg)


Oh ****. Did I order that nerdom kit? Need that pixel alien.

Edit: AW **** I TOTALLY DIDNT.

NTB ALL YOUR GRANITE
NEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDD
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 30 May 2014, 01:36:35
NOW, don't wet you pants.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/JxZntvK.jpg)


Oh ****. Did I order that nerdom kit? Need that pixel alien.

Edit: AW **** I TOTALLY DIDNT.

NTB ALL YOUR GRANITE
NEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDD
I feel you, man.

Something tells me I'm gonna regret not snagging the mono international legends and the nerdom kit....
EDIT: Ooh, turns out I did actually order the nerdom, so life won't be quite as bleak and sad.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 30 May 2014, 01:54:09
NOW, don't wet you pants.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/JxZntvK.jpg)


Oh ****. Did I order that nerdom kit? Need that pixel alien.

Edit: AW **** I TOTALLY DIDNT.

NTB ALL YOUR GRANITE
NEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDD
I feel you, man.

Something tells me I'm gonna regret not snagging the mono international legends and the nerdom kit....

I'm regretting not getting the Lost & Found kit.  I almost got it, and at the last minute flaked out.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 30 May 2014, 01:57:18
Actually none of the keys in the above picture are in SP's Nerdom illustration :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Fri, 30 May 2014, 03:15:51
looks like it's the mono-legend international kit
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 30 May 2014, 03:27:30
The mono internal kit did not get enough traction (just 1 order), so I added some spice to it and at the end it tipped.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 30 May 2014, 04:00:34
The mono internal kit did not get enough traction (just 1 order), so I added some spice to it and at the end it tipped.

Aww now I'm a sad panda because I didn't order that.

No space invader for me :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 30 May 2014, 05:05:27
The mono internal kit did not get enough traction (just 1 order), so I added some spice to it and at the end it tipped.

No worries, I happened to pick that one up as well  :thumb: .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MAR82 on Fri, 30 May 2014, 05:14:16
Realized that the groupbuy was ending today or should I say yesterday so I sent SP an email to see if they could squeeze me in  :-[
Keeping my fingers crossed
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 30 May 2014, 05:17:02
you are late of about... one month...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MAR82 on Fri, 30 May 2014, 05:23:44
you are late of about... one month...

Damn one month  :eek:

The mono internal kit did not get enough traction (just 1 order), so I added some spice to it and at the end it tipped.

When I saw your last post I thought you just added it and that the buy had JUST closed  :'(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 30 May 2014, 12:41:52
The mono internal kit did not get enough traction (just 1 order), so I added some spice to it and at the end it tipped.

SI key is in international mono legends then? Didn't notice that or I would have got one too.

Edit: Paying $5+shipping[obo] for everyone's SpaceInvaders keys once these ship.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Sat, 31 May 2014, 02:12:00
Edit: Paying $5+shipping[obo] for everyone's SpaceInvaders keys once these ship.

GL. Only 20 will eventually be made and I'm not parting w/ mine :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 01 June 2014, 08:12:34
Hmm... Any news?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 01 June 2014, 08:19:27
we had to fix some legends. I'm now waiting for pictures of the final test run.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sun, 01 June 2014, 14:35:06
we had to fix some legends. I'm now waiting for pictures of the final test run.

did you fix the PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN to PG DN / PG UP?

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 01 June 2014, 17:13:09
I did, yes
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 01 June 2014, 17:45:23
So excite.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sun, 01 June 2014, 18:27:00
any chance we'll get a teaser of the cyrillic set?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 02 June 2014, 01:40:27
I hope to get something today, I don't know what though
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Mon, 02 June 2014, 09:59:12
Cool
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrexD on Mon, 02 June 2014, 15:04:34
Just received an invoice  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 02 June 2014, 16:55:07
Just received an invoice  :p
Really?
That's a bit odd.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 02 June 2014, 16:56:34
Just received an invoice  :p
Really?
That's a bit odd.

I, too, received one this morning.

I am International, as MrexD appears to be, and iirc PMK said they would be pre-processing international orders later than US orders.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 02 June 2014, 16:57:43
Just received an invoice  :p
Really?
That's a bit odd.

I, too, received one this morning.

I am International, as MrexD appears to be, and iirc PMK said they would be pre-processing international orders later than US orders.
Ah, I see.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrexD on Mon, 02 June 2014, 16:57:57
Ah, i didn't realise other's had already received them :/ nevermind
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Mon, 02 June 2014, 19:03:02
Any new pictures?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ceflame on Mon, 02 June 2014, 20:35:42
I'm so excited  ;D. The waiting is killing me..
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Mon, 02 June 2014, 23:26:07
Any new pictures?

Got an email from Melissa today saying they were hoping to send out pictures of everything today.

Quote
Granite UPDATE!!
I know I am full of excuses and I really must thank you all for being so patient with us on this group buy! To start off, this is the first time we are actually using the DSA Sublimation fixture, which means that while it is ready for use, there was still some tweaking that needed to be done. We had to print, measure, adjust, print, measure, adjust, and so on... I HOPE to have all the sets to Matteo to approve by tomorrow, which means we can actually begin full scale production. We plan to be shipping full orders as they are complete and coming off the press line, so please be patient if someone says theirs has shipped and you haven't heard yet. We will get everyone's order out as soon as possible.
We have also sent out all of the international invoices - if you haven't received yours, make sure to check your spam folder. We will be shipping to the addresses listed on the invoices, so if you notice any discrepancies or have moved since your purchase please let us know.
Thanks again for your continued patience!
 
Melissa Petersen
Signature Plastics LLC
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 02 June 2014, 23:38:51
Great news!

I'd rather they took their time now to get the final sets perfect :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 02 June 2014, 23:45:14

I'd rather they took their time now to get the final sets perfect :)

+1   As would I  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 03 June 2014, 00:08:39
just kinda worried they're going to do all of the USA orders before starting the international ones :/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 03 June 2014, 00:36:34
just kinda worried they're going to do all of the USA orders before starting the international ones :/

I'm used to waiting 3 to 4 weeks for things, just as long as it arrives safely!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Tue, 03 June 2014, 04:03:31
just kinda worried they're going to do all of the USA orders before starting the international ones :/

and why would that worry you? :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 03 June 2014, 04:36:07
the waiting game is killing me... wasn't it call her back in three days?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Tue, 03 June 2014, 05:39:17

Got an email from Melissa today saying they were hoping to send out pictures of everything today.
...

I'm a bit confused why I don't get any of these mails. I did receive an invoice 4 days ago for my order, but I'm not receiving any updates on the production process. Did you do something special to get on that mailing list? :-)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 03 June 2014, 05:44:55

Got an email from Melissa today saying they were hoping to send out pictures of everything today.
...

I'm a bit confused why I don't get any of these mails. I did receive an invoice 4 days ago for my order, but I'm not receiving any updates on the production process. Did you do something special to get on that mailing list? :-)

Did you create an account, or checkout as a guest?

I didn't get anything at all, then my first email arrived on the weekend, I think, and I've had 3 of them now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Tue, 03 June 2014, 06:49:23
...

Did you create an account, or checkout as a guest?

I didn't get anything at all, then my first email arrived on the weekend, I think, and I've had 3 of them now.

Created an account. Also contacted Melissa a few weeks back, asking why I didn't get any updates (as I had seen some reported in this thread), and she said she put me on the mailing list. Something had happened with my mail address somehow. But I was wondering if they send these information mails to all at once (mailing list) or in waves to a select few at a time.. It seems a little like the latter.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 03 June 2014, 13:24:29
...

Did you create an account, or checkout as a guest?

I didn't get anything at all, then my first email arrived on the weekend, I think, and I've had 3 of them now.

Created an account. Also contacted Melissa a few weeks back, asking why I didn't get any updates (as I had seen some reported in this thread), and she said she put me on the mailing list. Something had happened with my mail address somehow. But I was wondering if they send these information mails to all at once (mailing list) or in waves to a select few at a time.. It seems a little like the latter.

It might be your email blocking these "newsletters" Are you using the more "common" Gmail, or an ISP hosted one?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 03 June 2014, 14:39:58
hold your fap

(http://i.imgur.com/wCyTAwV.jpg)

The Amiga As are PUURRFECT (sorry, influence of the kitty cats cap). Worry not, the blue sun will be darker.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 03 June 2014, 14:42:35
hold you fap

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wCyTAwV.jpg)


The Amiga As are PUURRFECT (sorry, influence of the kitty cats cap). Worry not, the blue sun will be darker.

OMG that kitty cap! NERV, MX cap...  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 03 June 2014, 14:43:50
hold you fap

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wCyTAwV.jpg)


The Amiga As are PUURRFECT (sorry, influence of the kitty cats cap). Worry not, the blue sun will be darker.

I just regret I did not take this set. It is nice, though maybe not much use for most of the keys. Thus, it was just sort of a compulsive keycaps collector's "just go and get it"
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Tue, 03 June 2014, 14:46:31
...


It might be your email blocking these "newsletters" Are you using the more "common" Gmail, or an ISP hosted one?

Gmail :-)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 03 June 2014, 14:48:58
...

Did you create an account, or checkout as a guest?

I didn't get anything at all, then my first email arrived on the weekend, I think, and I've had 3 of them now.

Created an account. Also contacted Melissa a few weeks back, asking why I didn't get any updates (as I had seen some reported in this thread), and she said she put me on the mailing list. Something had happened with my mail address somehow. But I was wondering if they send these information mails to all at once (mailing list) or in waves to a select few at a time.. It seems a little like the latter.

Did you get an email confirming your order when you first placed it?

Have you logged in to PMK web site to check the status of your order (remembering that you will probably have different accounts for their main web site and for their group buy site)?

Maybe send Melissa a quick email asking for an update.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 03 June 2014, 14:56:05
Look at that FN key!

(http://i.imgur.com/MfXmGzI.jpg)

I want to eat them all
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osxoep on Tue, 03 June 2014, 14:58:57
I should unsubscribe from this thread.

Too sad about missing it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 03 June 2014, 14:59:20
Look at that FN key!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/MfXmGzI.jpg)


I want to eat them all

It seems I in love :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Tue, 03 June 2014, 15:01:35
Gah, regretting not getting icon set...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Tue, 03 June 2014, 15:03:28
My only problem with the Icons (even though I ordered a set because they are beautiful) is they don't instantly conjure meaning as to what they are supposed to represent.

Though I figure I'll get a hang of it once I use them for a while. (Is there a cheat-sheet for them somewhere?)

Otherwise, I'm so stoked for this set. I can't wait to find a place for those kitties.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Tue, 03 June 2014, 15:16:53
why the **** did i not get the icon sets lol, maybe it was because i focused on ergodox but i did end up buying 2 sets...... oh well good job!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Tue, 03 June 2014, 15:18:31
(http://i.imgur.com/T8V1coi.jpg)


Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 03 June 2014, 15:37:16
Look at that FN key!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/MfXmGzI.jpg)


I want to eat them all
Icon Mods master race!

Those text mods I bought when I foolishly lost hope in icon mods making MOQ are gonna be so lonely, sitting in their box, unused.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 03 June 2014, 15:41:30
My only problem with the Icons (even though I ordered a set because they are beautiful) is they don't instantly conjure meaning as to what they are supposed to represent.

Though I figure I'll get a hang of it once I use them for a while. (Is there a cheat-sheet for them somewhere?)

Otherwise, I'm so stoked for this set. I can't wait to find a place for those kitties.
Just put whatever you want wherever it looks nice.

That's what Imma do.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 03 June 2014, 16:34:26
actually they all are pretty standard symbols, just a couple are made up
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 03 June 2014, 16:35:26
actually they all are pretty standard symbols, just a couple are made up
Really?
What keyboards have those symbols?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 03 June 2014, 16:47:39
we picked them from a document I can't find right now. they are pretty standard apart from FN, alt gr and pause/break
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Tue, 03 June 2014, 17:05:25
You often see some of those symbols on various keyboards, but rarely all of them at the same time. Seems to be out of style.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Tue, 03 June 2014, 17:26:03
Any pictures of the rgb yellow/orange Matt? :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 03 June 2014, 20:56:04
Look at that FN key!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/MfXmGzI.jpg)


I want to eat them all

Wow! I am very glad I decided to go for the icon mods since the beginning.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 03 June 2014, 20:58:11
My only problem with the Icons (even though I ordered a set because they are beautiful) is they don't instantly conjure meaning as to what they are supposed to represent.

Though I figure I'll get a hang of it once I use them for a while. (Is there a cheat-sheet for them somewhere?)

Otherwise, I'm so stoked for this set. I can't wait to find a place for those kitties.

Are you serious? they are easier to read than text legends.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 03 June 2014, 22:09:18
hold your fap

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wCyTAwV.jpg)


The Amiga As are PUURRFECT (sorry, influence of the kitty cats cap). Worry not, the blue sun will be darker.

Wow Matt   :)

These turned out fantastic.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Tue, 03 June 2014, 22:37:15

Did you get an email confirming your order when you first placed it?

Have you logged in to PMK web site to check the status of your order (remembering that you will probably have different accounts for their main web site and for their group buy site)?

Maybe send Melissa a quick email asking for an update.

Got a confirmation email. Also when I log in to the groupbuy website I see my order just fine. I only have an account at the pmk site (group buy site).

I trust all is alright, I'd rather not bother Melissa with small stuff like this.. I can always follow this thread for information. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sacratoy on Tue, 03 June 2014, 22:49:02
Hoping to see another run of this group buy. A little sad that I didn't find this website/forum until after this buy was all said and done.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 03 June 2014, 23:00:58
hold your fap

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wCyTAwV.jpg)


The Amiga As are PUURRFECT (sorry, influence of the kitty cats cap). Worry not, the blue sun will be darker.
KITTIES!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 03 June 2014, 23:24:34
Hoping to see another run of this group buy. A little sad that I didn't find this website/forum until after this buy was all said and done.

Matt is saying that there will not be a round2 of this set unfortunately.

I do know what you mean though. When I first signed up there were 2 or 3 group buys starting to ship out that I would have loved to been in on.
Luckily Feng had a decent selection of IMSTO PBT sets on his eBay store, and I just started buying those. Which is why now I'm mostly addicted to Cherry PBT keycaps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 03 June 2014, 23:25:26
Hoping to see another run of this group buy. A little sad that I didn't find this website/forum until after this buy was all said and done.

Matt is saying that there will not be a round2 of this set unfortunately.

I do know what you mean though. When I first signed up there were 2 or 3 group buys starting to ship out that I would have loved to been in on.
Luckily Feng had a decent selection of IMSTO PBT sets on his eBay store, and I just started buying those. Which is why now I'm mostly addicted to Cherry PBT keycaps.

Although DSA is not for everyone, and there might be a few sets turning up in classifieds once people realise this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: The Nude Wizard on Wed, 04 June 2014, 00:37:17
I'm kinda cheesed about the Amiga A's going red at the last minute but I understand the Cherry connection on the A2000? i think, so meh I'll survive, it looks great.

Also perhaps not the best place but just putting it out there -

Any of you 20 people out there who ordered the mono-legend international kit, If you want to trade your space invader cap for almost anything in the Nerdom kit, I'd appreciate your PM. I would have bought it for that cap alone had I realised, but it's too late now... Or if anyone from SP is paying attention, you can slip one in my order, i won't mind :P


Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 04 June 2014, 01:45:25
guys, I will try to grab from SP the print proofs, if that would be possible I might be able to share some spares (no promises).

That being said here's the Россия-Матушка

(http://i.imgur.com/2JTTfpw.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/nKQ0wFT.jpg)

that yellow redefines the meaning of yellow.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 04 June 2014, 01:47:31
The yellow is superb - there is no other way of saying it.

Thank you again for including these :D

The orange is a bonus :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 04 June 2014, 01:58:27
guys, I will try to grab from SP the print proofs, if that would be possible I might be able to share some spares (no promises).

That being said here's the Россия-Матушка

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2JTTfpw.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nKQ0wFT.jpg)


that yellow redefines the meaning of yellow.

That yellow does look good.

I was really wanting them red arrows also.  Can't believe I ended up skipping this kit.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 04 June 2014, 02:02:11
The only coloured ones we haven't seen is the blue Enter - would it be the same blue as these (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1339976#msg1339976)?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 04 June 2014, 02:05:51
The only coloured ones we haven't seen is the blue Enter - would it be the same blue as these (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1339976#msg1339976)?
We haven't seen RGB Icon either, iirc.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 04 June 2014, 02:20:48
thanks for the cyrillic photo matt3o :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 04 June 2014, 02:57:51
served

(http://i.imgur.com/HK2Pxmh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lpvyaRD.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 04 June 2014, 03:19:35
Is the blue enter a different blue from the RGB mods?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 04 June 2014, 03:19:40
served

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HK2Pxmh.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/lpvyaRD.jpg)


Excellent.  I love that blue enter.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 04 June 2014, 03:28:27
Is the blue enter a different blue from the RGB mods?

nope, simply different lighting (and ****ty iPhone camera)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrChunky on Wed, 04 June 2014, 03:31:48
This stuff all looks like bubblegum. I love it! Hopefully I wont eat my keyboard when I get the set... :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Wed, 04 June 2014, 04:27:31
CANNOT WAIT FOR MY UNICORN VOMIT! :D :D :D :D

so i was too impatient and did my own mockup (only used copy/paste in paint, so please excuse the crappy quality). i present to you

THE DSA PBT UNICORN VOMIT!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ur7GUEe.png)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Wed, 04 June 2014, 04:29:43
in other news, matt3o, did you revert to the PG DN?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 04 June 2014, 04:35:01
yes, it now reads "PGDN" (not "PG DN" or "PAGE DOWN")
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 04 June 2014, 06:44:43
Hoping to see another run of this group buy. A little sad that I didn't find this website/forum until after this buy was all said and done.

I felt the same way when joining this website.
I'm still choked I missed out on longeweights alus back in February... [was EU shipping only anyway]

I'm kinda cheesed about the Amiga A's going red at the last minute but I understand the Cherry connection on the A2000? i think, so meh I'll survive, it looks great.

Also perhaps not the best place but just putting it out there -

Any of you 20 people out there who ordered the mono-legend international kit, If you want to trade your space invader cap for almost anything in the Nerdom kit, I'd appreciate your PM. I would have bought it for that cap alone had I realised, but it's too late now... Or if anyone from SP is paying attention, you can slip one in my order, i won't mind :P




I also feel that way about the SI key. I'm very sad now I didn't order nerdom either.

The yellow is superb - there is no other way of saying it.

Thank you again for including these :D

The orange is a bonus :)

LOVING THE ORANGE, and that yellow is very bright, fantastic.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 04 June 2014, 07:54:56
served

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HK2Pxmh.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/lpvyaRD.jpg)


That blue enter!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Wed, 04 June 2014, 07:55:39
I wish I got the Text RGB kit. I only have the Icon RGB kit.

Let me know if anyone is willing to trade or sell their Text RGB kit.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 04 June 2014, 08:06:46
Oh. My. Gosh. This Cyrillic kit is amazing! Can't wait to see it on my Poker :)

P.S. AND it will be neighbor to blue Enter ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:00:41
I was tempted to get the Cyrillic kit. I'm now depressed that I didn't.

Again, I'd like to thank Matt3o for this. This is a great set with an amazing attention to detail.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:50:27
I just get more and more excited with every photo... when these finally arrive I'm going to spread all my keys out in a giant pile and just roll around in them for a bit  :p
CANNOT WAIT FOR MY UNICORN VOMIT! :D :D :D :D

so i was too impatient and did my own mockup (only used copy/paste in paint, so please excuse the crappy quality). i present to you

THE DSA PBT UNICORN VOMIT!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ur7GUEe.png)


Skuko - totally going for this layout, might even put on the Cryillic alphas for complete unicorn vomit overload!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:52:14
I just get more and more excited with every photo... when these finally arrive I'm going to spread all my keys out in a giant pile and just roll around in them for a bit  :p

I would like to see that gif.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:57:35
(https://i.imgur.com/GYecZTI.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/O7EEkYa.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 04 June 2014, 15:28:42
I was tempted to get the Cyrillic kit. I'm now depressed that I didn't.

Again, I'd like to thank Matt3o for this. This is a great set with an amazing attention to detail.

Don't be depressed - keep telling yourself that you didn't really needed it ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 04 June 2014, 16:02:29
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/GYecZTI.gif)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/O7EEkYa.gif)


What is this?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Wed, 04 June 2014, 16:17:53
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/GYecZTI.gif)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/O7EEkYa.gif)


What is this?

Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 04 June 2014, 19:55:04
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/GYecZTI.gif)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/O7EEkYa.gif)


What is this?

Breaking Bad.

That is Saul Goodman's personal bodyguard, Huell Babineaux which certainly lives up to the mantra as a personal shield to block any stray bullets coming Saul's way  ;D .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sacratoy on Wed, 04 June 2014, 20:37:12
Hoping to see another run of this group buy. A little sad that I didn't find this website/forum until after this buy was all said and done.

Matt is saying that there will not be a round2 of this set unfortunately.

I do know what you mean though. When I first signed up there were 2 or 3 group buys starting to ship out that I would have loved to been in on.
Luckily Feng had a decent selection of IMSTO PBT sets on his eBay store, and I just started buying those. Which is why now I'm mostly addicted to Cherry PBT keycaps.

Although DSA is not for everyone, and there might be a few sets turning up in classifieds once people realise this.

I will hope beyond hope.

If anyone is having buyer's remorse, hit me up :P I'll keep a sharp eye on the classifieds, though, once the set ships.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 04 June 2014, 21:27:35
Hoping to see another run of this group buy. A little sad that I didn't find this website/forum until after this buy was all said and done.

Matt is saying that there will not be a round2 of this set unfortunately.

I do know what you mean though. When I first signed up there were 2 or 3 group buys starting to ship out that I would have loved to been in on.
Luckily Feng had a decent selection of IMSTO PBT sets on his eBay store, and I just started buying those. Which is why now I'm mostly addicted to Cherry PBT keycaps.

Although DSA is not for everyone, and there might be a few sets turning up in classifieds once people realise this.

I will hope beyond hope.

If anyone is having buyer's remorse, hit me up :p I'll keep a sharp eye on the classifieds, though, once the set ships.

Good luck on your hopes for someone feeling remorse for buying one of the best DSA keycap set ever. I think that even if someone dislikes the DSA shape for personal use, after first trial, she would keep it as a collector's item. Unless she were not a GH at all ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 04 June 2014, 21:28:42
Sorry for the spam. I repeated the post by mistake.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 04 June 2014, 22:43:31
Sorry for the spam. I repeated the post by mistake.

Just say you were using Tapatalk - that's what everyone else does :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 04 June 2014, 23:24:48
Sorry for the spam. I repeated the post by mistake.

Just say you were using Tapatalk - that's what everyone else does :p

I don't even know what Tapatalk is? LOL.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 04 June 2014, 23:32:06
Sorry for the spam. I repeated the post by mistake.

Just say you were using Tapatalk - that's what everyone else does :p

I don't even know what Tapatalk is? LOL.

Its a mobile app that makes browsing geekhack easier than the website...  If you use GH on your phone or tablet, use Tapatalk...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 04 June 2014, 23:43:22
Sorry for the spam. I repeated the post by mistake.

Just say you were using Tapatalk - that's what everyone else does :p

I don't even know what Tapatalk is? LOL.

Its a mobile app that makes double-posting on geekhack easier than the website...  If you use GH on your phone or tablet, use Tapatalk...

FTFY :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 05 June 2014, 08:29:37
Sorry for the spam. I repeated the post by mistake.

Just say you were using Tapatalk - that's what everyone else does :p

I don't even know what Tapatalk is? LOL.

Its a mobile app that makes double-posting on geekhack easier than the website...  If you use GH on your phone or tablet, use Tapatalk...

FTFY :))

Ahh, well I do not use my mobile for internet surfing really, only if it is really needed though. But thank you for the tip. My browser, MFF, seems to double post as easier as that. LOL.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 05 June 2014, 14:45:07
Just built my Ergodox, and man, I could really use the Granite + Ergodox kit right now WITH LEGENDS. Using the blank keycaps right now and it's like learning to type all over again.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Thu, 05 June 2014, 15:58:02
Just built my Ergodox, and man, I could really use the Granite + Ergodox kit right now WITH LEGENDS. Using the blank keycaps right now and it's like learning to type all over again.

just built mine, and i'm stoked for mine, as well
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 06 June 2014, 01:34:43
we picked them from a document I can't find right now. they are pretty standard apart from FN, alt gr and pause/break

Was doing some research and stumbled across this (http://www.tresor.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/PDF/ressources_informationnelles/standard_clavier_quebecois/ISO_9995-7.pdf), thought someone may find it interesting :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 06 June 2014, 01:42:26
thanks for sharing!

The doc we used is not that but the legends are pretty much the same. Like I said: pretty standard stuff with very few exceptions.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 06 June 2014, 01:58:08
This document may be useful :) I propose to send it to SP ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 06 June 2014, 04:03:53
Matt,

Has SP given you any estimates on how long it will take them to correct the the few caps you are having changed?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 06 June 2014, 04:13:59
mass production has started.

All legends have been reviewed apart from the international kits.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 06 June 2014, 04:38:11
That's great :) If i understood correctly - cyrillic kit was already reviewed? ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 06 June 2014, 04:39:23
mass production has started.

All legends have been reviewed apart from the international kits.

Great news  :)

Can't wait to get them on my Filco.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 06 June 2014, 04:45:03
That's great :) If i understood correctly - cyrillic kit was already reviewed? ;)

yes the cyrillic kit is fine and really nice. I believe I published a picture few posts ago.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 06 June 2014, 04:47:27
That's great :) If i understood correctly - cyrillic kit was already reviewed? ;)

yes the cyrillic kit is fine and really nice. I believe I published a picture few posts ago.

Yep, I saw it. It was great, truly great - this nice and clean print, colors... ;)

And as I don't have any international kits in my order, I could get it slightly earlier ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 06 June 2014, 05:00:43
That's great :) If i understood correctly - cyrillic kit was already reviewed? ;)

yes the cyrillic kit is fine and really nice. I believe I published a picture few posts ago.

Yep, I saw it. It was great, truly great - this nice and clean print, colors... ;)

And as I don't have any international kits in my order, I could get it slightly earlier ;)

nope, sorry, AFAIK all orders will be shipped together.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 06 June 2014, 06:50:32
That's great :) If i understood correctly - cyrillic kit was already reviewed? ;)

yes the cyrillic kit is fine and really nice. I believe I published a picture few posts ago.

Yep, I saw it. It was great, truly great - this nice and clean print, colors... ;)

And as I don't have any international kits in my order, I could get it slightly earlier ;)

nope, sorry, AFAIK all orders will be shipped together.

SP said they will be shipping them as they come off the press, so some people will get there orders before others. That was in an email.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Fri, 06 June 2014, 08:39:33
How will they be calculating who they will ship to first?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 06 June 2014, 08:42:22
How will they be calculating who they will ship to first?

They will ship my order first of course.  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Fri, 06 June 2014, 08:49:49
Can't wait! I only ordered a 10 key set and a spacebar but now regretting I didn't throw in some blue enters as that color looks fantastic from the pics. :o
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 06 June 2014, 08:50:06
How will they be calculating who they will ship to first?

I think it is based on which orders are ready based on the order things are produced.

So if you only bought what was produced first, your order will go out first.

If you bought lots of different options, your order will not ship till the last component is produced.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 06 June 2014, 08:56:52
How will they be calculating who they will ship to first?

I think it is based on which orders are ready based on the order things are produced.

So if you only bought what was produced first, your order will go out first.

If you bought lots of different options, your order will not ship till the last component is produced.

FIFO inventory control, as simple as that. But the question relates more with certain intentional order they may need for logistics purposes. I do not think they may put the orders together until they have the entire lot finished.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 06 June 2014, 09:24:43
Last time I checked SP plan was to run the base set as last one, so I believe they will be shipping everything together. This might have changed recently of course, but it would be the first time SP ships orders separately.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 06 June 2014, 10:03:07
Not sure if anyone already posted the email update but this is what I received

Quote from: Melissa Petersen Signature Plastics LLC Mon 6/02/14 6:31 PM

Granite UPDATE!!
I know I am full of excuses and I really must thank you all for being so patient with us on this group buy! To start off, this is the first time we are actually using the DSA Sublimation fixture, which means that while it is ready for use, there was still some tweaking that needed to be done. We had to print, measure, adjust, print, measure, adjust, and so on... I HOPE to have all the sets to Matteo to approve by tomorrow, which means we can actually begin full scale production. We plan to be shipping full orders as they are complete and coming off the press line, so please be patient if someone says theirs has shipped and you haven't heard yet. We will get everyone's order out as soon as possible.

We have also sent out all of the international invoices - if you haven't received yours, make sure to check your spam folder. We will be shipping to the addresses listed on the invoices, so if you notice any discrepancies or have moved since your purchase please let us know.

Thanks again for your continued patience!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 06 June 2014, 10:34:36
I don't know if this is prior the email I got from Melissa. Anyway, yesterday she said mass production has started for the sets that have been reviewed. So we will soon find out.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 06 June 2014, 11:15:13
I don't know if this is prior the email I got from Melissa. Anyway, yesterday she said mass production has started for the sets that have been reviewed. So we will soon find out.

Ya, it is not entirely clear, but my previous post was in reference to the quote that SpamRay posted.  Basically, expect that some people will get their orders before others. 

I think this is due to their new website and order management system.  With the new system they can probably put the keys that are finished into the inventory on the site and it will probably tell them which orders are ready to be shipped.  If this is the case they will probably try to streamline the whole process by shipping orders as they have all the components for them so they do not get a backlog of shipping at the end of the run.  From a production and shipping logistics perspective it would probably be more efficient if they can start to ship during the production so they don't end up with a mass of shipping to be done at the end.

I have no idea how it actually works, I am just making some assumptions as the owner of a company that manufactures products and ships them.  Don't take my assumptions as law...  :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vitaly on Fri, 06 June 2014, 13:55:36
Is it possible to get one?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Fri, 06 June 2014, 13:57:40
Is it possible to get one?

Maybe in the classifieds if someone decides to sell theirs.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 06 June 2014, 13:58:23
Is it possible to get one?

No unless you were already in the GB. Wait to see if any is available at the classifieds after they were shipped and delivered. Some new to DSA profile may dislike it and maybe resell their sets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 06 June 2014, 19:18:50
I don't know if this is prior the email I got from Melissa. Anyway, yesterday she said mass production has started for the sets that have been reviewed. So we will soon find out.

I bet they're glad to have a huge well-run GB like this after the fiasco that was Dolch DSA!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 07 June 2014, 01:17:33
Is it possible to get one?

Maybe in the classifieds if someone decides to sell theirs.

If you can beat me to it.
WTB ALL YOUR GRANITE
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 07 June 2014, 11:02:19
Is it possible to get one?

Maybe in the classifieds if someone decides to sell theirs.

If you can beat me to it.
WTB ALL YOUR GRANITE

Yeah sure... :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 08 June 2014, 01:27:17
Is it possible to get one?

Maybe in the classifieds if someone decides to sell theirs.

If you can beat me to it.
WTB ALL YOUR GRANITE

Yeah sure... :D

RACE YOU FOR THE TASTE OF HONEY AND NUTS!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nebo on Mon, 09 June 2014, 15:49:55
I follow the IC thread forever, disappear for a few months, then miss the GB. One day I'll get some blank DSAs.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 09 June 2014, 16:56:11
I follow the IC thread forever, disappear for a few months, then miss the GB. One day I'll get some blank DSAs.

Very sad story.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Mon, 09 June 2014, 17:02:47
 :'( Hope you have better luck on the next awesome set. Maybe Midnight!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Mon, 09 June 2014, 19:37:45
I can't get my hands on this soon enough!!! That cyrillic kit is so beautiful!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 12 June 2014, 04:24:18
Any news, anyone? ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Thu, 12 June 2014, 05:49:50
Any news, anyone? ;)

probably soon.  Though I, too, am curious if there is an updated or more specific ETA:

do you think they'll be shipped out before the end of may?

I believe mid of June (just my guess)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 12 June 2014, 05:50:52
I believe we are still a couple of weeks afar from delivery.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 12 June 2014, 05:53:35
I believe we are still a couple of weeks afar from delivery.

Delivery or dispatch?

Probably dispatch.  Although there's not much difference in the US.

From dispatch, it takes around 3 weeks until delivery in Australia.  So it would be very nice if PMK dispatched the overseas orders first, just so we are not waiting quite as long ... ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 12 June 2014, 06:28:02
very true, I mean dispatch. To-your-doorstep-delivery varies based on location of course.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Thu, 12 June 2014, 18:43:23
Matt have you gotten your set yet? I remember you saying they were shipping you something a while back
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 13 June 2014, 02:16:54
no news yet, sorry guys. I still need to see the international kits.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sat, 14 June 2014, 21:23:52
Sho' would be nice if I had some Granite in my hands right about now...
Mm hmm, sho' would be nice...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Sun, 15 June 2014, 12:21:09
no news yet, sorry guys. I still need to see the international kits.

This is unacceptable! How else am I supposed to show off my new ergodox!!! I'm done building! I NEED TO SHOW IT TO THE PLEBS!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Sun, 15 June 2014, 13:18:59
no news yet, sorry guys. I still need to see the international kits.

This is unacceptable! How else am I supposed to show off my new ergodox!!! I'm done building! I NEED TO SHOW IT TO THE PLEBS!

lol, i'm still waiting for the aluminum plates i ordered at the same time as my ergodox in march
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Mon, 16 June 2014, 00:06:21
no news yet, sorry guys. I still need to see the international kits.

This is unacceptable! How else am I supposed to show off my new ergodox!!! I'm done building! I NEED TO SHOW IT TO THE PLEBS!

lol, i'm still waiting for the aluminum plates i ordered at the same time as my ergodox in march

Ordered my plates with the ergo (via massdrop).

No caps/switches, because I went 55g ergo clears instead.

I got into this groupbuy fully expecting the ergo and the caps to arrive almost in time with each other...

My friends are laughing at my crap-bag caps now :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 16 June 2014, 01:57:20
My friends are laughing at my crap-bag caps now :(

Looks like it's time for you to find new friends  :thumb: .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 16 June 2014, 02:01:14
My friends are laughing at my crap-bag caps now :(

Looks like it's time for you to find new friends  :thumb: .

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Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Mon, 16 June 2014, 02:05:30
My friends are laughing at my crap-bag caps now :(

Looks like it's time for you to find new friends  :thumb: .

I don't have enough friends who truly appreciate the APM gains of a mechanical keyboard.

My friends are laughing at my crap-bag caps now :(

Looks like it's time for you to find new friends  :thumb: .

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Yes, Mr. White.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 10:46:18
Mr. White, somebody put a gun in your trunk!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 16 June 2014, 12:54:17
:D I'm gonna get my set this week! :D

Unfortunately it seems those who ordered international kits might have to wait a little longer than the others.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:00:06
:D I'm gonna get my set this week! :D

Unfortunately it seems those who ordered international kits might have to wait a little longer than the others.

Sooo, they start sending them, yes?

I'm so excited!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:03:20
Unfortunately it seems those who ordered international kits might have to wait a little longer than the others.

Does that include the cyrillic kits or just the INTL?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:04:04
Unfortunately it seems those who ordered international kits might have to wait a little longer than the others.

Does that include the cyrillic kits or just the INTL?

No, cyrillic kit was reviewed and OK-ed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:05:39
Unfortunately it seems those who ordered international kits might have to wait a little longer than the others.

Does that include the cyrillic kits or just the INTL?

No, cyrillic kit was reviewed and OK-ed.

Sure, but that doesn't necc. mean that they're producing them right now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:09:48
Unfortunately it seems those who ordered international kits might have to wait a little longer than the others.

Does that include the cyrillic kits or just the INTL?

No, cyrillic kit was reviewed and OK-ed.

Sure, but that doesn't necc. mean that they're producing them right now.

International kits delayed because Matt3o haven't got the proof print yet. That's all.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:26:03
Unfortunately it seems those who ordered international kits might have to wait a little longer than the others.

Does that include the cyrillic kits or just the INTL?

no, only the two kits labelled as "international".

It seems that "blue" is hard to dye-sub, so the kits with blue in them need extra attention.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 14:11:46
Great, thanks for the info. Excited!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 16 June 2014, 21:49:19
Looking forward to the midnight set because I missed this buy. I would still love to get my hands on this set though.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 22:04:11
so besides the international, everything else has been shipped out?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 16 June 2014, 22:06:50
No dude. They are shipping Matt3o's set to him this week, but I don't think they've even started shipping to customers.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 16 June 2014, 23:51:40
:D I'm gonna get my set this week! :D

Nice. 

Hopefully It won't be long now for the rest of us  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:06:16
:D I'm gonna get my set this week! :D

Nice. 

Hopefully It won't be long now  ;D

VERY curious to see these new Granites in Matt's possession.  Of course we need to see a host of potato shots for us to salivate over, like perverts in a strip club  :thumb: .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:42:49
:D I'm gonna get my set this week! :D

Nice. 

Hopefully It won't be long now  ;D

VERY curious to see these new Granites in Matt's possession.  Of course we need to see a host of potato shots for us to salivate over, like perverts in a strip club  :thumb: .

But it still won't be as good as when we get them in our own hot little hands!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:15:13
But it still won't be as good as when we get them in our own hot little hands!

That is so TRUE in every respect  8) .  You need to actually feel every facet of that item and stroke it so slowly, to maximize your pleasure as much as possible (are we still talking about key-caps here).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:18:08
yeah sorry guys for being a *****, but I'll get the set before anyone else :P I'll post pictures as soon as I get them.

mass distribution will happen hopefully in 5-10 days from now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:42:33
yeah sorry guys for being a *****, but I'll get the set before anyone else :P I'll post pictures as soon as I get them.

mass distribution will happen hopefully in 5-10 days from now.

sound good. you deserve it!
better that than what happened with the skull squadron
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:45:21
yeah sorry guys for being a *****, but I'll get the set before anyone else :P I'll post pictures as soon as I get them.

mass distribution will happen hopefully in 5-10 days from now.

Wouldn't have it any other way!  The very least that could be for all the work you have put into this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:51:09
yeah sorry guys for being a *****, but I'll get the set before anyone else :P I'll post pictures as soon as I get them.

mass distribution will happen hopefully in 5-10 days from now.

Don't you dare post on reddit before we get our sets :(

I recognize your username.

(http://www.jhblive.com/userimages/thumbnails/we're_watching_you.jpg?ma=1321962930313)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:52:03
yeah sorry guys for being a *****, but I'll get the set before anyone else :P I'll post pictures as soon as I get them.

mass distribution will happen hopefully in 5-10 days from now.

great news!!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:54:18
mass distribution will happen hopefully in 5-10 days from now.


hnggggggggg
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:55:50
Quote
mass distribution will happen hopefully in 5-10 days from now.
Thanks for concrete information. That is the 22th to 27th june 2014. I calculate 7 days shipping to germany, so my expectation is to receive the package around the 5th july.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 17 June 2014, 02:01:26
yeah sorry guys for being a *****, but I'll get the set before anyone else :P I'll post pictures as soon as I get them.

mass distribution will happen hopefully in 5-10 days from now.

Don't you dare post on reddit before we get our sets :(

I recognize your username.

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LOL!

karma bìtch!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 17 June 2014, 03:12:53
Will Granite also be packed in a fancy "Thank You" box? :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 17 June 2014, 03:27:47
as we use to say over here: "BOH!" (italian slangish way of saying "I don't have the slightest idea").
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 17 June 2014, 03:38:00
Will Granite also be packed in a fancy "Thank You" box? :)

When I asked that same question in this thread a while back I was informed that the sets would be coming in a brown paper bags.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 17 June 2014, 03:39:27
Will Granite also be packed in a fancy "Thank You" box? :)

When I asked that same question in this thread a while back I was informed that the sets would be coming in a brown paper bags.

soggy brown bags if i remember correctly.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 17 June 2014, 03:42:29
Will Granite also be packed in a fancy "Thank You" box? :)

When I asked that same question in this thread a while back I was informed that the sets would be coming in a brown paper bags.

soggy brown bags if i remember correctly.

Yes.  I forgot the bag would be arriving soggy as well.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 17 June 2014, 04:14:15
Soggy, oily brown paper bags.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 17 June 2014, 04:26:14
Soggy, oily brown paper bags.
Just as God intended.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 17 June 2014, 04:38:27
plot twist: it's not water that makes them soggy...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 17 June 2014, 04:46:03
plot twist: it's not water that makes them soggy...

You newbs, it's mayonnaise that makes it all go soggy. I suspect you need to empty half a liter to give it that full creamy taste  ;) .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 17 June 2014, 04:47:58
waiting for keycaps makes people talk about the weirdest things...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 17 June 2014, 04:58:15
Yep. That waiting doing crazy stuff to us :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Tue, 17 June 2014, 06:40:15
Matteo (or SP reps), do you know if those 5-10 days before distribution are also true for the INTL sets?
I suppose getting the order without the INTL sets and having the INTL sets send afterwards is not a possibility due to shipping costs. Though I wouldn't mind paying that extra fee to get the set a little earlier (without the INTL set at first).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 17 June 2014, 07:24:34
5-10 days for the orders without INTL, add 5 days for INTL. Please note I've been pretty pessimistic in my forecast
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Tue, 17 June 2014, 07:36:59
5-10 days for the orders without INTL, add 5 days for INTL. Please note I've been pretty pessimistic in my forecast

Pessimistic or not, that is great news!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 17 June 2014, 08:07:41
5-10 days for the orders without INTL, add 5 days for INTL. Please note I've been pretty pessimistic in my forecast

Thank you for the heads up.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 17 June 2014, 12:22:32
Will Granite also be packed in a fancy "Thank You" box? :)

When I asked that same question in this thread a while back I was informed that the sets would be coming in a brown paper bags.

soggy brown bags if i remember correctly.

My mailman doesn't hate me enough to leave my mail under the rain, in Raincouver ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 17 June 2014, 12:54:48
This was a very successful GB, therefore, I think SP will be very careful to not leave a bad impression with a cheap package. While the nice TY box that was included with the very first GB may be only for the first one, I think that due to the high demand and unique characteristics of this second set, they may want not to drop the ball at this last detail.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Tue, 17 June 2014, 14:00:24
damn i want this set so bad, hard to be patient

my hyperfuse DSA and retro DSA are both really shiny and slippery, my greasy sweaty fingers seem to destroy expensive ABS sets, i need me some dyesub PBT to bring the texture back! my HHKB never shined up the way these ABS and POM sets I have did.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 17 June 2014, 14:30:56
damn i want this set so bad, hard to be patient

my hyperfuse DSA and retro DSA are both really shiny and slippery, my greasy sweaty fingers seem to destroy expensive ABS sets, i need me some dyesub PBT to bring the texture back! my HHKB never shined up the way these ABS and POM sets I have did.

POM also gets shiny?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Tue, 17 June 2014, 14:53:53
damn i want this set so bad, hard to be patient

my hyperfuse DSA and retro DSA are both really shiny and slippery, my greasy sweaty fingers seem to destroy expensive ABS sets, i need me some dyesub PBT to bring the texture back! my HHKB never shined up the way these ABS and POM sets I have did.

POM also gets shiny?

oh yeah, POM feels wet after awhile, at least the set i grabbed from my G80-11900

PBT ftw
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 17 June 2014, 15:01:23
This was a very successful GB, therefore, I think SP will be very careful to not leave a bad impression with a cheap package. While the nice TY box that was included with the very first GB may be only for the first one, I think that due to the high demand and unique characteristics of this second set, they may want not to drop the ball at this last detail.

I said that they set the bar pretty high with that first GB.

Here's hoping they can maintain that level of awesome!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 17 June 2014, 16:27:29
damn i want this set so bad, hard to be patient

my hyperfuse DSA and retro DSA are both really shiny and slippery, my greasy sweaty fingers seem to destroy expensive ABS sets, i need me some dyesub PBT to bring the texture back! my HHKB never shined up the way these ABS and POM sets I have did.

and this time you also get a PBT spacebar
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 17 June 2014, 18:27:57
damn i want this set so bad, hard to be patient

my hyperfuse DSA and retro DSA are both really shiny and slippery, my greasy sweaty fingers seem to destroy expensive ABS sets, i need me some dyesub PBT to bring the texture back! my HHKB never shined up the way these ABS and POM sets I have did.

POM also gets shiny?

oh yeah, POM feels wet after awhile, at least the set i grabbed from my G80-11900

PBT ftw

That left only PBT caps as the option for those that do not like a shiny surface to type on.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Tue, 17 June 2014, 21:39:56
I wonder if SP will be opening up certain sets for purchase later on?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 17 June 2014, 22:00:27
I wonder if SP will be opening up certain sets for purchase later on?

Matt said that they will not be for any Granite sets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 17 June 2014, 22:39:59
PMK setup a lot of new processes for this GB, AFAIK.

Which might suggest some trial and error.

Keep an eye out in the next round of Crap Bags for PBT DSA Granite-like keycaps ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 17 June 2014, 22:53:00
Keep an eye out in the next round of Crap Bags for PBT DSA Granite-like keycaps ;)
There will probably be a lot of the light blue legends from the INTL and nerdom kits in there.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Tue, 17 June 2014, 23:10:02
PMK setup a lot of new processes for this GB, AFAIK.

Which might suggest some trial and error.

Keep an eye out in the next round of Crap Bags for PBT DSA Granite-like keycaps ;)

I'm probably never gonna get the crap bag ever again... mostly black DS ABS caps :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 18 June 2014, 00:34:05
That's why it called crap bag :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 18 June 2014, 00:53:00
Run DHL RUN! (estimated delivery this Friday... darn! lazy courier!)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 18 June 2014, 01:07:02
Run DHL RUN! (estimated delivery this Friday... darn! lazy courier!)

Thty deliver DHL on turtles, so it will be pretty fast... comparing to regular snailmail :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 18 June 2014, 01:10:07
it's never fast enough! :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 18 June 2014, 01:14:34
Run DHL RUN! (estimated delivery this Friday... darn! lazy courier!)

Thty deliver DHL on turtles, so it will be pretty fast... comparing to regular snailmail :)

Just as long as they leave something else that the elephants can stand on!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 18 June 2014, 03:43:18
Run DHL RUN! (estimated delivery this Friday... darn! lazy courier!)

Hey, DHL is quite fast for the rates they charge. ;)
Getting into italy is hard enough.  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 18 June 2014, 03:59:54
Run DHL RUN! (estimated delivery this Friday... darn! lazy courier!)

Hey, DHL is quite fast for the rates they charge. ;)
Getting into italy is hard enough.  :p

no understand. sorry, bwana.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 18 June 2014, 14:19:25
Run DHL RUN! (estimated delivery this Friday... darn! lazy courier!)

Hey, DHL is quite fast for the rates they charge. ;)
Getting into italy is hard enough.  :p

no understand. sorry, bwana.

He might be referring to the no dutiable goods. For us 'regular'  :p countries, we have to ship priority international with insurance or they won't even let it across your border.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 18 June 2014, 17:07:49
oh c'mon. I was just messing around.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 18 June 2014, 17:11:27
Well in that case pardon me.  :-*

Srs though someone sell me this set... [why didnt I just pick up the extra alpha set?]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 18 June 2014, 18:06:57
I heard sarcasm was hard to read... :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Wed, 18 June 2014, 22:56:14
Run DHL RUN! (estimated delivery this Friday... darn! lazy courier!)
I used to work for DHL. For the prices they charge...

*shudder*

It should teleport to my desk the moment I click confirm.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 19 June 2014, 02:42:07
[why didnt I just pick up the extra alpha set?]
Tell me about it...
I'm still kicking myself for not grabbing the intl mono-legend kit--which basically became a second nerdom kit--and another numpad kit, so I could go full mono-legend.

Shucks...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 19 June 2014, 08:58:33
[why didnt I just pick up the extra alpha set?]
Tell me about it...
I'm still kicking myself for not grabbing the intl mono-legend kit--which basically became a second nerdom kit--and another numpad kit, so I could go full mono-legend.

Shucks...

I thought this at least once during the GB order phase, but I decided not to order it, cost-wise. I may regret it, but I may do it again, as I do prefer to stick with my budget for my hobby, and not affect other budgets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 19 June 2014, 11:55:07
[why didnt I just pick up the extra alpha set?]
Tell me about it...
I'm still kicking myself for not grabbing the intl mono-legend kit--which basically became a second nerdom kit--and another numpad kit, so I could go full mono-legend.

Shucks...

I thought this at least once during the GB order phase, but I decided not to order it, cost-wise. I may regret it, but I may do it again, as I do prefer to stick with my budget for my hobby, and not affect other budgets.

This hobby defines my budget.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 19 June 2014, 12:23:28
Run DHL RUN! (estimated delivery this Friday... darn! lazy courier!)
I used to work for DHL. For the prices they charge...

*shudder*

It should teleport to my desk the moment I click confirm.

Did you not get a discounted rate? The rates I get are very reasonable - -  far cheaper than FedEx and UPS.

Amazon's rates are even more amazing with DHL...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 19 June 2014, 17:54:14
[why didnt I just pick up the extra alpha set?]
Tell me about it...
I'm still kicking myself for not grabbing the intl mono-legend kit--which basically became a second nerdom kit--and another numpad kit, so I could go full mono-legend.

Shucks...

I thought this at least once during the GB order phase, but I decided not to order it, cost-wise. I may regret it, but I may do it again, as I do prefer to stick with my budget for my hobby, and not affect other budgets.

This hobby defines my budget.

If that were my case I should be starving.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Thu, 19 June 2014, 21:02:05
Run DHL RUN! (estimated delivery this Friday... darn! lazy courier!)
I used to work for DHL. For the prices they charge...

*shudder*

It should teleport to my desk the moment I click confirm.

Did you not get a discounted rate? The rates I get are very reasonable - -  far cheaper than FedEx and UPS.

Amazon's rates are even more amazing with DHL...

No, they stopped when they realize that:
1. It's not used that often.
2. Somebody is abusing the system.

[why didnt I just pick up the extra alpha set?]
Tell me about it...
I'm still kicking myself for not grabbing the intl mono-legend kit--which basically became a second nerdom kit--and another numpad kit, so I could go full mono-legend.

Shucks...

I thought this at least once during the GB order phase, but I decided not to order it, cost-wise. I may regret it, but I may do it again, as I do prefer to stick with my budget for my hobby, and not affect other budgets.

This hobby defines my budget.

If that were my case I should be starving.

I subsist entirely on a diet of ramen whenever my hobbies get the best of me :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 20 June 2014, 06:57:47
I finally got the Granite, I still miss the international legends, but what I have is simply CAPSTASTIC!

The print resolution is better than I expected and the legends are all perfect in both thickness and position. I totally love this set. It is great to type on and to see.

Some pictures, I'll post more later together with some comments (and very few teeeny weeeny issues)

The box is HUGE

(http://i.imgur.com/XLLiA4g.jpg)

A load of plastic

(http://i.imgur.com/1OsTxY6.jpg)

On the best keyboard ever!

(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)

Detail

(http://i.imgur.com/HJsseoz.jpg)

Nerdom details

(http://i.imgur.com/qCheVPZ.jpg)

Icon mods

(http://i.imgur.com/cdwtbC5.jpg)

The RGB kit is fantastic

(http://i.imgur.com/eWih5oM.jpg)

Some extras

(http://i.imgur.com/wrypy8S.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 20 June 2014, 07:11:30
Wow! So good  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 20 June 2014, 07:20:38
I finally got the Granite, I still miss the international legends, but what I have is simply CAPSTASTIC!

The print resolution is better than I expected and the legends are all perfect in both thickness and position. I totally love this set. It is great to type on and to see.

Some pictures, I'll post more later together with some comments (and very few teeeny weeeny issues)

The box is HUGE

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/XLLiA4g.jpg)


A load of plastic

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1OsTxY6.jpg)


On the best keyboard ever!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)


Detail

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HJsseoz.jpg)


Nerdom details

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qCheVPZ.jpg)


Icon mods

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cdwtbC5.jpg)


The RGB kit is fantastic

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/eWih5oM.jpg)


Some extras

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wrypy8S.jpg)


Looks Amazing Matt.  Can not wait to get mine.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Fri, 20 June 2014, 07:25:18
Quality Set!! Can't wait for my kit to get here!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: The Nude Wizard on Fri, 20 June 2014, 07:27:30
(http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/nutting.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 20 June 2014, 07:31:01
Because this is their (SP) absolute FIRST PBT set released to the public then they have really done good  :thumb: .

Proud to have bought some off them, can not wait to see them up close and to have them installed ready for use in some keyboards.

Thanks Matt for keeping us informed as usual  ;) .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 20 June 2014, 07:41:32
and cyrillic

(http://i.imgur.com/1ZPjkD6.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 20 June 2014, 07:46:03
The icons are just beautiful.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Fri, 20 June 2014, 08:02:47
oh wow. those look great.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Fri, 20 June 2014, 08:05:07
These look really fantastic matt3o! So glad I jumped in on this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Fri, 20 June 2014, 08:24:11
and cyrillic

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1ZPjkD6.jpg)

So glad I got these. They look so great! ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Fri, 20 June 2014, 08:37:53
Great work! I like your attitude to make sets with features no one else has made before. Keep it up!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 20 June 2014, 08:40:34
Indeed the cyrillic set looks really nice.

So, overall the set is fantastic, with few very little problems. The kitty-cap is a bit too complicated, I had to make the legend as large as possible and it didn't turned out as cute as I wanted, but it's nice nonetheless. Same goes for the cherry MX switch from top. Too complex graphics don't come very well (noted for the next time).

Everything else is perfect. The legends are well sized and thickness is good. Legends alignment is good overall but I'd say 1 over 50 legend is slightly shifted on a side (not my fault but due to the sublimation process).

Anyway the legend definition is really good and as I already said better than I expected. To me this is the definitive DSA white/gray set. 

PS: thanks Mooby
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 20 June 2014, 08:45:18
Indeed the cyrillic set looks really nice.

So, overall the set is fantastic, with few very little problems. The kitty-cap is a bit too complicated, I had to make the legend as large as possible and it didn't turned out as cute as I wanted, but it's nice nonetheless. Same goes for the cherry MX switch from top. Too complex graphics don't come very well (noted for the next time).

Everything else is perfect. The legends are well sized and thickness is good. Legends alignment is good overall but I'd say 1 over 50 legend is slightly shifted on a side (not my fault but due to the sublimation process).

Anyway the legend definition is really good and as I already said better than I expected. To me this is the definitive DSA white/gray set. 

PS: thanks Mooby

The definitive DSA white/gray PBT set that will last forever...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: strict on Fri, 20 June 2014, 08:54:54
Damn, I'm really kicking myself for not getting in on this when I had the chance. Those keys look phenomenal! Is there any chance that a vendor like techkeys or someone else ordered some?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Fri, 20 June 2014, 08:59:31
Damn, I'm really kicking myself for not getting in on this when I had the chance. Those keys look phenomenal! Is there any chance that a vendor like techkeys or someone else ordered some?

There will be a second round. But it won't be within the next few months. If you're patient you will get the chance to grab your granite set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 20 June 2014, 09:03:41
Damn, I'm really kicking myself for not getting in on this when I had the chance. Those keys look phenomenal! Is there any chance that a vendor like techkeys or someone else ordered some?

There will be a second round. But it won't be within the next few months. If you're patient you will get the chance to grab your granite set.

Who said so? What is your source?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 20 June 2014, 09:06:46
there will be a round 2 sooner or later (like there will be a round 2 of DSA Retro), but don't hold your breath AND please note that it will be slightly different from this one.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 20 June 2014, 09:11:46
there will be a round 2 sooner or later (like there will be a round 2 of DSA Retro), but don't hold your breath AND please note that it will be slightly different from this one.

Ah great! If it were compatible in colors it may be an opportunity for those who joined the first round to complement the current set with new options, or with some missing ones. Super, not holding my breath though. Plenty of time to enjoy my upcoming caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 20 June 2014, 09:23:33
yes same colors.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Fri, 20 June 2014, 09:54:25
I finally got the Granite, I still miss the international legends, but what I have is simply CAPSTASTIC!

The print resolution is better than I expected and the legends are all perfect in both thickness and position. I totally love this set. It is great to type on and to see.

Some pictures, I'll post more later together with some comments (and very few teeeny weeeny issues)

The box is HUGE

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/XLLiA4g.jpg)


A load of plastic

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1OsTxY6.jpg)


On the best keyboard ever!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)


Detail

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HJsseoz.jpg)


Nerdom details

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qCheVPZ.jpg)


Icon mods

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cdwtbC5.jpg)


The RGB kit is fantastic

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/eWih5oM.jpg)


Some extras

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wrypy8S.jpg)


DDDAAAAAYAUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMM
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Fri, 20 June 2014, 09:57:37
there will be a round 2 sooner or later (like there will be a round 2 of DSA Retro), but don't hold your breath AND please note that it will be slightly different from this one.

Yay - I was only able to grab a numpad on the past buy. I may just have to pick up the whole set on round 2!

Any chance of some extra blue enter keys? :D :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Fri, 20 June 2014, 10:18:13
I will at least buy the needed set to make granite fit a 84 keyboard. Just realized too late this was possible.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 20 June 2014, 10:23:00
It's... simply beautiful...

Thank you, matt3o, soon I'll have beautiful cyrillic Poker which good to type on ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: moda38 on Fri, 20 June 2014, 11:11:43
amazing job matto
I finally got the Granite, I still miss the international legends, but what I have is simply CAPSTASTIC!

The print resolution is better than I expected and the legends are all perfect in both thickness and position. I totally love this set. It is great to type on and to see.

Some pictures, I'll post more later together with some comments (and very few teeeny weeeny issues)

The box is HUGE

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/XLLiA4g.jpg)


A load of plastic

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1OsTxY6.jpg)


On the best keyboard ever!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)


Detail

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HJsseoz.jpg)


Nerdom details

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qCheVPZ.jpg)


Icon mods

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cdwtbC5.jpg)


The RGB kit is fantastic

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/eWih5oM.jpg)


Some extras

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wrypy8S.jpg)


DDDAAAAAYAUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMM
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 20 June 2014, 13:07:48
I am now extremely jealous. This set is beautiful. I'm so disappointed I missed it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 20 June 2014, 14:00:21
Looks super awesome. Well done. Any further updates from SP re: shipping for the rest of us?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Fri, 20 June 2014, 14:32:10
Those Amiga keys. *drools*
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 20 June 2014, 14:35:59
The Icon Mods look glorious!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 20 June 2014, 15:12:38
On the best keyboard ever!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)


What keyboard is that sir?  That is a thing of beauty...

Oh and the caps look great too.  :)  Looking forward to getting mine.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 20 June 2014, 15:28:53
I really like that layout ^. That's what the FC660C/M should have had.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 20 June 2014, 15:59:49
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1OsTxY6.jpg)

Heh, nice coaster ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 20 June 2014, 16:44:40
On the best keyboard ever!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)


What keyboard is that sir?  That is a thing of beauty...

Oh and the caps look great too.  :)  Looking forward to getting mine.

that would be my custom 65%. Wood sides, alu switches plate, steel bottom plate. A thing of beauty :) Here it is with another DSA keyset (http://i.imgur.com/G3NEB7a.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1OsTxY6.jpg)

Heh, nice coaster ;D

glad someone noticed. for the records, it's a microsoft mouse drivers disk. Prehistorical.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 20 June 2014, 16:54:37
On the best keyboard ever!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)


What keyboard is that sir?  That is a thing of beauty...

Oh and the caps look great too.  :)  Looking forward to getting mine.

that would be my custom 65%. Wood sides, alu switches plate, steel bottom plate. A thing of beauty :) Here it is with another DSA keyset (http://i.imgur.com/G3NEB7a.jpg)

Is it hand wired or did you get a PCB made for it?  You must have gotten a custom plate made too?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 20 June 2014, 17:11:13
On the best keyboard ever!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)


What keyboard is that sir?  That is a thing of beauty...

Oh and the caps look great too.  :)  Looking forward to getting mine.

that would be my custom 65%. Wood sides, alu switches plate, steel bottom plate. A thing of beauty :) Here it is with another DSA keyset (http://i.imgur.com/G3NEB7a.jpg)

Is it hand wired or did you get a PCB made for it?  You must have gotten a custom plate made too?

yes, it's all custom made. PCB included. I'll post the build log one of these days
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 20 June 2014, 17:15:41
On the best keyboard ever!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)


What keyboard is that sir?  That is a thing of beauty...

Oh and the caps look great too.  :)  Looking forward to getting mine.

that would be my custom 65%. Wood sides, alu switches plate, steel bottom plate. A thing of beauty :) Here it is with another DSA keyset (http://i.imgur.com/G3NEB7a.jpg)

Is it hand wired or did you get a PCB made for it?  You must have gotten a custom plate made too?

yes, it's all custom made. PCB included. I'll post the build log one of these days

If you plan to make more of those plates, I would definitely buy a couple.  I could use the Enabler to hand wire it which would probably make it a bit more affordable to build.  A PCB would be good too.  :)  I am very interested in that layout.  If you ever plan to make more plates like that please PM me.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Fri, 20 June 2014, 17:23:25
those keys look freaking unbelievable matt3o, DAT TEXTURE!

i've got two words for this: END. GAME.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 20 June 2014, 19:02:33
there will be a round 2 sooner or later (like there will be a round 2 of DSA Retro), but don't hold your breath AND please note that it will be slightly different from this one.

Did any vendors buy many sets?  Happens sometimes.

These look better than ever, I just hope I like typing on DSA :p

Thank you very much for sharing the progress so far, Matt3o!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 20 June 2014, 21:21:18
there will be a round 2 sooner or later (like there will be a round 2 of DSA Retro), but don't hold your breath AND please note that it will be slightly different from this one.

Did any vendors buy many sets?  Happens sometimes.

These look better than ever, I just hope I like typing on DSA :p

Thank you very much for sharing the progress so far, Matt3o!
Hopefully some vendors did. I would love to purchase this set ASAP plus I want the nerdom caps
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 21 June 2014, 01:44:44
I don't think vendors got it. We would have known by now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 21 June 2014, 02:39:58
If you plan to make more of those plates, I would definitely buy a couple.  I could use the Enabler to hand wire it which would probably make it a bit more affordable to build.  A PCB would be good too.  :)  I am very interested in that layout.  If you ever plan to make more plates like that please PM me.  :)

I think I love that layout. I've been on the market for a programmable 60% and universal plate, but I haven't been able to come up with a layout that has dedicated arrow keys [or a function set that feels like arrow keys] the bottom row never works out with 1u and I hate 1.25 arrow keys. [thats kbt race -.-]

I would love to at least try that layout.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Sat, 21 June 2014, 07:46:52
I think I love that layout. I've been on the market for a programmable 60% and universal plate, but I haven't been able to come up with a layout that has dedicated arrow keys [or a function set that feels like arrow keys] the bottom row never works out with 1u and I hate 1.25 arrow keys. [thats kbt race -.-]

I would love to at least try that layout.

Interested as well. I've been looking for an ISO around that size, but would settle for an ANSI.

Is this board related to the GH60++ or the GH75 threads that were floating around last year?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 21 June 2014, 08:22:27
I think I love that layout. I've been on the market for a programmable 60% and universal plate, but I haven't been able to come up with a layout that has dedicated arrow keys [or a function set that feels like arrow keys] the bottom row never works out with 1u and I hate 1.25 arrow keys. [thats kbt race -.-]

I would love to at least try that layout.

Interested as well. I've been looking for an ISO around that size, but would settle for an ANSI.

Is this board related to the GH60++ or the GH75 threads that were floating around last year?

I have a spare ISO with that layout actually. It is not related to GH60++ nor GH75.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 21 June 2014, 09:04:31
And this is the cyrillic kit on the craziest of the 60% (zero stabilizers!)

(http://i.imgur.com/hIxdaFE.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 21 June 2014, 09:12:17
And this is the cyrillic kit on the craziest of the 60% (zero stabilizers!)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hIxdaFE.jpg)


Looking great... as it should be! Most amazing keyset ever :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Sat, 21 June 2014, 12:29:39
And this is the cyrillic kit on the craziest of the 60% (zero stabilizers!)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hIxdaFE.jpg)

Thats an awesome keyboard. Is it a custom PCB?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 21 June 2014, 12:34:56
hand wired
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Sat, 21 June 2014, 12:42:32
Damn, I need to learn to handwire keyboards so I can make something that cool.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sat, 21 June 2014, 14:13:27
What set do you have to buy to get the "FN" key that is the same size as the CAPS LOCK?

Because I use a Poker II, and I used the dip switches to change my caps lock into a function key instead. I only ordered the basic set and text modifiers. I hope the FN key is included in those :\
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Sat, 21 June 2014, 14:19:58
That custom is sexy
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sat, 21 June 2014, 15:31:52
What set do you have to buy to get the "FN" key that is the same size as the CAPS LOCK?

Because I use a Poker II, and I used the dip switches to change my caps lock into a function key instead. I only ordered the basic set and text modifiers. I hope the FN key is included in those :\
You would've had to get the Text Pro Mods for that key, I believe.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 21 June 2014, 16:37:09
What set do you have to buy to get the "FN" key that is the same size as the CAPS LOCK?

Because I use a Poker II, and I used the dip switches to change my caps lock into a function key instead. I only ordered the basic set and text modifiers. I hope the FN key is included in those :\
You would've had to get the Text Pro Mods for that key, I believe.

confirmed
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 21 June 2014, 19:06:39
I think I love that layout. I've been on the market for a programmable 60% and universal plate, but I haven't been able to come up with a layout that has dedicated arrow keys [or a function set that feels like arrow keys] the bottom row never works out with 1u and I hate 1.25 arrow keys. [thats kbt race -.-]

I would love to at least try that layout.

Interested as well. I've been looking for an ISO around that size, but would settle for an ANSI.

Is this board related to the GH60++ or the GH75 threads that were floating around last year?

I have a spare ISO with that layout actually. It is not related to GH60++ nor GH75.

Meaning that you may sell it? Could you share a picture?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pacifist on Sat, 21 June 2014, 19:10:32
On the best keyboard ever!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/s839c7D.jpg)


What keyboard is that sir?  That is a thing of beauty...

Oh and the caps look great too.  :)  Looking forward to getting mine.

that would be my custom 65%. Wood sides, alu switches plate, steel bottom plate. A thing of beauty :) Here it is with another DSA keyset (http://i.imgur.com/G3NEB7a.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1OsTxY6.jpg)

Heh, nice coaster ;D

glad someone noticed. for the records, it's a microsoft mouse drivers disk. Prehistorical.

You have multiple custom 65%? post more of the direct wired one with the machined plate
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 22 June 2014, 01:25:38
Also, still wtb all your granite. plz pm me :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sun, 22 June 2014, 01:32:33
Also, still wtb all your granite. plz pm me :)
You ain't gettin' mine, sucka  :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Sun, 22 June 2014, 10:32:41
So are those key caps the final product or are there still changed that need to be made? When will they be shipping?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 22 June 2014, 14:16:05
They are final. I believe shipping starts next week
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sun, 22 June 2014, 15:24:33
I think something is odd with the whole GB concept. At first we try to get a high amount of orders to hit the MOQ and reduce prices. Then, after deadline, tons of people want to order, but they can’t anymore. We all lose money this way. I guess alot of people want to see a prototype in a nice presentation before they’re getting in, isn’t it?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 22 June 2014, 15:49:01
But that way we can get something unique ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Sun, 22 June 2014, 15:56:33
But that way we can get something unique ;)

And more importantly,  at a reasonable price. Bulk buying power = substantially lower costs.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sun, 22 June 2014, 16:40:39
And more importantly,  at a reasonable price. Bulk buying power = substantially lower costs.
I have the impression you didn’t understand my argument?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Sun, 22 June 2014, 16:43:57
I do understand what you're saying, but the point is, we have to do group buys because it isn't possible for the manufacturers to make the product available on an ongoing basis + an affordable price. Group buy is not perfect as you have stated but I don't think there is a credible alternative.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 22 June 2014, 17:26:53
I think something is odd with the whole GB concept. At first we try to get a high amount of orders to hit the MOQ and reduce prices. Then, after deadline, tons of people want to order, but they can’t anymore. We all lose money this way. I guess alot of people want to see a prototype in a nice presentation before they’re getting in, isn’t it?

If people could order past the deadline, that wouldn't be a deadline... :) When the GB closes, funds are taken from your paypal account and production starts. You can't take more orders. The only thing you can do is run a round 2.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Sun, 22 June 2014, 17:44:44
I think something is odd with the whole GB concept. At first we try to get a high amount of orders to hit the MOQ and reduce prices. Then, after deadline, tons of people want to order, but they can’t anymore. We all lose money this way. I guess alot of people want to see a prototype in a nice presentation before they’re getting in, isn’t it?

It's the chicken and the egg. Some won't invest until they've seen a prototype, but without investors a prototype is unaffordable.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 22 June 2014, 18:56:53
I think something is odd with the whole GB concept. At first we try to get a high amount of orders to hit the MOQ and reduce prices. Then, after deadline, tons of people want to order, but they can’t anymore. We all lose money this way. I guess alot of people want to see a prototype in a nice presentation before they’re getting in, isn’t it?

It's the chicken and the egg. Some won't invest until they've seen a prototype, but without investors a prototype is unaffordable.

People may say they want to buy something after the GB dead line, but that does not necessarily mean they would actually had bought it if it was available. They may just be expressing some frustration due to they had not done their minds on time.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Sun, 22 June 2014, 20:49:43
I might just be stating the obvious, but I think the idea of a group-buy is to make available a product which is in demand, but is not in such high demand that sustained production can be justified.  I think it should be understandable that obtaining of these kinds of products should have certain advantages and disadvantages.  The pros I see are, we're getting a product that is nearly custom (some more or less than others), and would be much more difficult or expensive to obtain otherwise.  The cons I see are that we may have to commit sight unseen, and wait much longer than most of us are used to.

Few things are ideal.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Sun, 22 June 2014, 21:10:59
The cons I see are that we may have to commit sight unseen, and wait much longer than most of us are used to.

YES, when you are first signed up here on Geekhack and everyone is talking about the latest, greatest Group Buy with key-caps there is sometimes very little evidence shown of what you are buying into.

Hence some people get hesitant about the whole process when first confronted with it.  I would say wait till someone sells it in the classifieds and you'll get your key-caps but you have to wait far longer than the actual Group Buy to buy and receive those key-caps.

Also knowing the BEST person to trust in running a Group Buy is central to handing over money for it.  I can list some people here but that would be stating the bloody obvious already  ;) .

Because you are buying into something that has yet to be made means you need to summon a lot of patience because that will separate the men from the boys (children).  Great things come to those that wait and a Group Buy is all about that waiting process.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sun, 22 June 2014, 23:19:59
Quote
but is not in such high demand that sustained production can be justified
Well, I don’t think so. When we speak economically, demand of luxury goods is’nt “there” beforehand, it is generated, and how high it is depends to a good degree how many people you’re reaching with your marketing. We need keycaps as much as jewelry hanging around our necks, it’s about appetite which has to be be roused. First you need to reach many people. For example it would be sensible, if the admins allowed Groupbuys to get an icon on the main page of geekhack.org. Then you have to make a good ad (photos, prototypes, explanations why someone should buy it). And then demand gets sky high. Not the other way around.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sun, 22 June 2014, 23:23:02
that's not true.

search up the history of 'thick blank black pbt'
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 22 June 2014, 23:30:32
They are final. I believe shipping starts next week

Thank gawd  :thumb:

I can not wait to get these.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 23 June 2014, 01:25:28
almost forgot this is an intl forum. by "next" week I mean this week for those funky countries where week starts on Sunday.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 23 June 2014, 01:26:36
almost forgot this is an intl forum. by "next" week I mean this week for those funky countries where week starts on Sunday.

Within the next 7 days, in other words :p

For some of us the working day on Monday is nearly at a close.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 23 June 2014, 01:29:14
5 days :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 23 June 2014, 01:31:13
Even better!

Although it will be a good 3 weeks or so before they actually arrive over here.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 23 June 2014, 01:46:00
Even better!

Although it will be a good 3 weeks or so before they actually arrive over here.

you've got koalas! you can't have everything!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 23 June 2014, 01:47:22
Even better!

Although it will be a good 3 weeks or so before they actually arrive over here.

you've got koalas! you can't have everything!

I haven't personally got one :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 23 June 2014, 01:49:03
Even better!

Although it will be a good 3 weeks or so before they actually arrive over here.

you've got koalas! you can't have everything!

I haven't personally got one :eek:
I was told all Aussies were issued koalas at birth...

Is this not the case?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 23 June 2014, 01:53:29
Even better!

Although it will be a good 3 weeks or so before they actually arrive over here.

you've got koalas! you can't have everything!

I haven't personally got one :eek:
I was told all Aussies were issued koalas at birth...

Is this not the case?

I live, work and play in the city - haven't seen a koala for years.

Actually, not quite true.  Last time we went to the zoo (couple of years ago now) I saw some.  And there were some huge emus that were in a sort of open compound that you could walk through, and they all gathered near the gate.  I think they were more aware that is how to get out then trying to stop the hapless visitors from escaping!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 23 June 2014, 01:54:17
this is what happens when the hype is on
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DanielT on Mon, 23 June 2014, 02:20:37
If people could order past the deadline, that wouldn't be a deadline... :) When the GB closes, funds are taken from your paypal account and production starts. You can't take more orders. The only thing you can do is run a round 2.

That's a (t)rolling deadline and someone who is part of Round 5 knows what a PITA that is :( Missing a GB and hoping for a Round 2 is one thing, but waiting a year for stuff is hell :| at least for me
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Razor Lotus on Mon, 23 June 2014, 05:55:53
Well, the granite looks popular enough for SP to make some extra sets and sell it on their site if they wanted to.

Of course maybe this isn't a good enough reason and especially since there're so many sets to produce and not all of them will sell..

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 23 June 2014, 05:58:21
Well, the granite looks popular enough for SP to make some extra sets and sell it on their site if they wanted to.

Of course maybe this isn't a good enough reason and especially since there're so many sets to produce and not all of them will sell..
Matt3o has said a gorillion times that he hasn't given SP permission to use his designs, so I doubt that will happen.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Mon, 23 June 2014, 06:02:39
Quote
but is not in such high demand that sustained production can be justified
Well, I don’t think so. When we speak economically, demand of luxury goods is’nt “there” beforehand, it is generated, and how high it is depends to a good degree how many people you’re reaching with your marketing. We need keycaps as much as jewelry hanging around our necks, it’s about appetite which has to be be roused. First you need to reach many people. For example it would be sensible, if the admins allowed Groupbuys to get an icon on the main page of geekhack.org. Then you have to make a good ad (photos, prototypes, explanations why someone should buy it). And then demand gets sky high. Not the other way around.

i'm not sure i agree with there not/never being demand beforehand.  when this group-buy was starting up, i was looking for a set for my ergodox.  i think supply and demand can be flipped around.  just like how invention can be the mother of necessity

however, if you're starting with little to no demand, and not even a physical prototype, i would think most companies would consider it very risky to start up full production.  with the group-buy model here, they can set minimum amounts to insure they at least break even, they can KNOW how much to produce, and they dont really have spend anything on advertising (we're doing it for them).  this seems very low risk to me. 

even seems like a group buy could serve as advertising:  everyone loves posting/seeing pictures of our toys.

it just seems to me like a group-buy could be a good way to start making something that could move into full time production/advertisement later.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 23 June 2014, 08:27:41
Well, the granite looks popular enough for SP to make some extra sets and sell it on their site if they wanted to.

Of course maybe this isn't a good enough reason and especially since there're so many sets to produce and not all of them will sell..

if I have understood well, the Granite's design is not owned by SP. They should request Matt for authorization before they can make sets to sell them, out of a GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DanielT on Mon, 23 June 2014, 12:10:43
The design is copyrighted as far as I know ;) And it's a good thing, designing such a complex set is hard work.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 23 June 2014, 12:45:16
Signature Plastics never asked for permission to use the legends because they are not interested in producing the set and selling it in the keyshop.

The legends are "copyrighted" because it's a work of the community and I don't see why a vendor should take advantage of it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:02:52
Good news and bad news.

Good news is that dispatch may start really soon (today or tomorrow).

Bad news regarding the international kits. We may end up making them red instead of blue (due to production issues with blue).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:09:53
Oh damn :(

Do you know what the specific issue is, or have any photos? I prefer blue enough that I might be willing to take a somewhat faulty blue over a perfect red...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:12:56
Oh that's a little bummer :(

But I guess I can live with red...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:19:58
I have some print test with blue and it turned out more like rotten-intestine-purple. SP will keep trying another couple of days but if it doesn't work out I gave them the green light to use red.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: GSimon on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:21:49
People may say they want to buy something after the GB dead line, but that does not necessarily mean they would actually had bought it if it was available. They may just be expressing some frustration due to they had not done their minds on time.

This

People are so quick to say "oh man I just missed this group buy" or w.e and then when the opportunity comes back they don't buy into it.

Like this listing for PBT keyset: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/28f5ef/buyingnavy_blue_15mm_thick_pbt_leopold_keycaps/ciae9gu I check the listed days after and it was still 3 left in stock.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: pasph on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:33:43
This is not what we paid for.
I can live with red but this kind of approximation and improvisation is not a good attitude for a vendor or a maker.
The worst is put such a sour note on the monumental work Matt3o has made.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:34:21
Good news is that dispatch may start really soon (today or tomorrow).

Can't wait :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:36:23
People may say they want to buy something after the GB dead line, but that does not necessarily mean they would actually had bought it if it was available. They may just be expressing some frustration due to they had not done their minds on time.

This

People are so quick to say "oh man I just missed this group buy" or w.e and then when the opportunity comes back they don't buy into it.

Like this listing for PBT keyset: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/28f5ef/buyingnavy_blue_15mm_thick_pbt_leopold_keycaps/ciae9gu (http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/28f5ef/buyingnavy_blue_15mm_thick_pbt_leopold_keycaps/ciae9gu) I check the listed days after and it was still 3 left in stock.

Crystal clear, thank you.

Much clearer
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:40:07
This is not what we paid for.
I can live with red but this kind of approximation and improvisation is not a good attitude for a vendor or a maker.
The worst is put such a sour note on the monumental work Matt3o has made.

I may be biased since I didn't order an international set, but...

let's look at the big picture...

This is a pretty minor issue. So many group buys (Redline, GH60, $60 60% case) have incredible delays or shenanigans. Overall, this group buy has been well-executed, timely, and well-run. Production issues do happen. I don't think this one needs to spoil the entire GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:57:31
In my opinion there are two options when a production issue occurs.

You either try to fix it (in this case make them red), or say tough luck and don't make them at all. While people may be upset because "that's not really what I ordered," and I totally understand that. Would you rather A: Have something that is ugly (and still isn't what you ordered) due to production issues, or B: not get it at all?

At least the Red has a precedent based on the Cyrillic set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Tue, 24 June 2014, 14:08:20
Blue for the international ones would have been sooo cool.
But of course I'd rather grab the red ones inspite of having ugly blues or nothing at all...

Seriously, what other options do we have??
Any other color like the rgb green isn't possible?

SP should give us some extra keys for this issues... it's not what we wanted!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 24 June 2014, 14:12:59
Learning curve. This is the first time SP does sublimated legends, isn't it. So some details like this may happened.

Is there any other close to blue color that may be available? I think some samples may allow the buyers of that set to decide if they wanted with the variation in color, or if they prefer in red. I think they should be asked about their preferences.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: GSimon on Tue, 24 June 2014, 14:14:27
This is not what we paid for.
I can live with red but this kind of approximation and improvisation is not a good attitude for a vendor or a maker.
The worst is put such a sour note on the monumental work Matt3o has made.

I may be biased since I didn't order an international set, but...

let's look at the big picture...

This is a pretty minor issue. So many group buys (Redline, GH60, $60 60% case) have incredible delays or shenanigans. Overall, this group buy has been well-executed, timely, and well-run. Production issues do happen. I don't think this one needs to spoil the entire GB.

In my opinion there are two options when a production issue occurs.

You either try to fix it (in this case make them red), or say tough luck and don't make them at all. While people may be upset because "that's not really what I ordered," and I totally understand that. Would you rather A: Have something that is ugly (and still isn't what you ordered) due to production issues, or B: not get it at all?

At least the Red has a precedent based on the Cyrillic set.

Agreed however unless it was stated somewhere that the production colors may differ from the mock-ups (not just slightly different, but entirely), the best way to handle to the situation would be to allow refunds on sets to those who do not wish to have the red option, or credit them for sets in the future.

It boils down to what PMK wants to do, because like it or not they're one of the few platforms that runs keyset groupbuys on their site and this only impacts a small portion of their buyers. Until there's real competition this might be a drop in the bucket issue to them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 24 June 2014, 14:17:29
SP is still trying to make blue work, so there's still hope. But red is a more than acceptable alternative (and our safest bet).

In the meantime... this is monologend

(http://i.imgur.com/BvEZlJM.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: GSimon on Tue, 24 June 2014, 14:25:45
SP is still trying to make blue work, so there's still hope. But red is a more than acceptable alternative (and our safest bet).

In the meantime... this is monologend

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BvEZlJM.jpg)


I feel like in an alternative universe people are using this layout and are laughing at us for our absurdly large spacebar
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 24 June 2014, 14:25:53
Agreed however unless it was stated somewhere that the production colors may differ from the mock-ups (not just slightly different, but entirely), the best way to handle to the situation would be to allow refunds on sets to those who do not wish to have the red option, or credit them for sets in the future.


This sounds reasonable. I'm not saying everyone should just throw their hands in the air and take anything SP decides to do -- just saying that this is an issue to be taken in stride and dealt with, and should not spoil the awesomeness of this GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 24 June 2014, 14:29:09
SP is still trying to make blue work, so there's still hope. But red is a more than acceptable alternative (and our safest bet).

In the meantime... this is monologend

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BvEZlJM.jpg)

Yes.
Yessssssss...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Tue, 24 June 2014, 14:40:02
This is not what we paid for.
I can live with red but this kind of approximation and improvisation is not a good attitude for a vendor or a maker.
The worst is put such a sour note on the monumental work Matt3o has made.

I may be biased since I didn't order an international set, but...

let's look at the big picture...

This is a pretty minor issue. So many group buys (Redline, GH60, $60 60% case) have incredible delays or shenanigans. Overall, this group buy has been well-executed, timely, and well-run. Production issues do happen. I don't think this one needs to spoil the entire GB.

In my opinion there are two options when a production issue occurs.

You either try to fix it (in this case make them red), or say tough luck and don't make them at all. While people may be upset because "that's not really what I ordered," and I totally understand that. Would you rather A: Have something that is ugly (and still isn't what you ordered) due to production issues, or B: not get it at all?

At least the Red has a precedent based on the Cyrillic set.

Agreed however unless it was stated somewhere that the production colors may differ from the mock-ups (not just slightly different, but entirely), the best way to handle to the situation would be to allow refunds on sets to those who do not wish to have the red option, or credit them for sets in the future.

It boils down to what PMK wants to do, because like it or not they're one of the few platforms that runs keyset groupbuys on their site and this only impacts a small portion of their buyers. Until there's real competition this might be a drop in the bucket issue to them.

While you are correct that it may just be a drop in the bucket problem for SP, it's still a ****ty way to do business.. Giving customers something that isn't what they ordered.

Honestly.. I'm not happy about red on my keyboard. I wasn't too happy with blue in the first place, but to get the intl kit I sort of coped with it. Red is a big change! It is a completely different color!
Like, it's in an entirely different part of the colorspectrum!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: BrokenGame on Tue, 24 June 2014, 15:11:39
Signature plastics has sent you a package  :), I've been waiting for that email.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 24 June 2014, 15:19:37
Signature plastics has sent you a package  :), I've been waiting for that email.
Eh, seriously?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Tue, 24 June 2014, 15:29:55
Oh my god people are making such a big deal about the international legends. I've got them ordered as well and I don't care if they are red or blue. I prefer blue but totally accept red or even green. It is how it is, we are such an entitled bunch here.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 24 June 2014, 15:32:37
Signature plastics has sent you a package  :), I've been waiting for that email.

You must have been one of the early batch of buyers then.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Tue, 24 June 2014, 15:35:12
I got a shipping notice as well. I am guessing it would be for this. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 24 June 2014, 15:35:18
Oh my god people are making such a big deal about the international legends. I've got them ordered as well and I don't care if they are red or blue. I prefer blue but totally accept red or even green. It is how it is, we are such an entitled bunch here.
Even as someone who didn't order the intl legends, I don't think that's very fair to say.
It's not entitlement to expect to get the thing you've already paid for.
Personally, I think it would be nice for SP to offer a refund of the intl kit to those interested.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Tue, 24 June 2014, 15:36:14
Like intelli78 says, this is still an awesome set and I'm not gonna let one color ruin it.

However, saying we're an "entitled bunch" is going a bit far - we're paying customers, not beggars. If blue was gonna be an issue, I would have liked to know that beforehand, even though it probably wouldn't have changed my decisions.

Maybe we could even have figured out a solution ahead of time.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: pasph on Tue, 24 June 2014, 16:46:04
Bhaaa i'm in a dark mood because Italy lost at world cup.
But no one should sell something that he don't know if he's able to do it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: BrokenGame on Tue, 24 June 2014, 17:29:15
Signature plastics has sent you a package  :), I've been waiting for that email.

You must have been one of the early batch of buyers then.

Not at all... I think I was 34x to join the group buy.

SP must love montreal  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Tue, 24 June 2014, 17:38:26
Bhaaa i'm in a dark mood because Italy lost at world cup.
No problem, as long as you don’t live in Uruguay, because I’m sure matt3o canceld shipping to Uruguay, har har har.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Tue, 24 June 2014, 18:28:10
Received my shipment notification. Much excite!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 24 June 2014, 18:29:43
Man, I'm only one state away...
Where's mine?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Tue, 24 June 2014, 18:32:24
Or mine. ;) Guess it depends on what you ordered.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Tue, 24 June 2014, 18:35:33
Just a numpad and a space bar for me on this one :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mlng on Tue, 24 June 2014, 20:12:08
just got my shipping notice - can't wait to have it in my grubby hands :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 24 June 2014, 20:28:06
just got my shipping notice - can't wait to have it in my grubby hands :)
WHAT!!!  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 24 June 2014, 20:43:19
Matt3o, you've been posting a lot of lovely photos, but you haven't told us how the key caps feel.

Are they glorious?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Tue, 24 June 2014, 21:01:40
do they make your nethers ...tingle?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 24 June 2014, 21:03:07
just got my shipping notice - can't wait to have it in my grubby hands :)

This gave me hope for a moment, so I checked my home emails.  There was one from PayPal :) but it turned out to be a receipt for a Steam game :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jebbs on Tue, 24 June 2014, 21:35:49
just got my shipping notice - can't wait to have it in my grubby hands :)

I received an email about my order too!

"Est. Delivery: 1-3 days"

I can't wait!

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 24 June 2014, 21:41:43
Still nothing here. I placed three orders total, one at the beginning, and two near the end.

My ErgoDox is ready.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Tue, 24 June 2014, 21:56:03
Still nothing here. I placed three orders total, one at the beginning, and two near the end.

My ErgoDox is ready.  :)
Mine is almost ready. Pending a few more mods.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 25 June 2014, 01:49:45
Matt3o, you've been posting a lot of lovely photos, but you haven't told us how the key caps feel.

Are they glorious?

well, they are standard DSA PBT Signature Plastics keys. I personally like how they feel and sound especially on mx blue. They could be thicker, but they are okay.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 25 June 2014, 02:06:34
^

dsa is freaking great on blues.  down with the haters.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: snoopy on Wed, 25 June 2014, 02:56:26
Any body wants to get rid of his order? I sadly completly missed that cause of some personal life stuff when that gb happened.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: welsinki on Wed, 25 June 2014, 03:08:00
Also got my shipping order last night.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 25 June 2014, 03:12:09
Haven't gotten mine yet.     Has anyone in the US gotten their shipping notification yet?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 25 June 2014, 03:41:49
Just got a midnight shipping notification from stamps.  :)
I guess Int'l labels are getting printed first/packed first?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Wed, 25 June 2014, 03:53:25
i got shipping notification to my US proxy!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 25 June 2014, 05:32:12
Excite!

Excite!

Shipping confirmation receipt!

Excite!

:D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 05:34:16
Haven't gotten mine yet.     Has anyone in the US gotten their shipping notification yet?

yep, got mine last night.  i put in 2 orders, but only got 1 notice.  hopefully they'll ship both as one.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 25 June 2014, 05:47:12
Hmmm.... I wonder... when I'll get mine? :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 25 June 2014, 06:03:08
Hmmm.... I wonder... when I'll get mine? :)

If you are referring to the keycaps (and not the shipping notification), maybe before me, as packages usually take around 3 weeks to get from US to Australia.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 25 June 2014, 06:06:37
Hmmm.... I wonder... when I'll get mine? :)

If you are referring to the keycaps (and not the shipping notification), maybe before me, as packages usually take around 3 weeks to get from US to Australia.

Maybe. Got my AT F in one week from USA.
But I was referring to shipping info :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrexD on Wed, 25 June 2014, 07:47:18
Received shipping note. I'm from the UK. Can't wait :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Wed, 25 June 2014, 08:05:11
Has anyone from Toronto received a shipping notification?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Ronnn on Wed, 25 June 2014, 08:31:23
Has anyone from Toronto received a shipping notification?
i received one yesterday
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: avtar on Wed, 25 June 2014, 08:33:41
Has anyone from Toronto received a shipping notification?
i received one yesterday

In that case *fingers crossed*
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elias Camber on Wed, 25 June 2014, 08:53:50
Red instead of blue... it's a noticeable change, yes. But not a deal breaker for me. I even like red better now that I think of it (and a lot of int. ISO users don't have a blue "enter" anyways, so there's nothing really to relate to the small blue legends.)
And after all it's kind of a prototype-GB... so I don't mind... as long as we're talking the same red used in the rest of the sets that is. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 25 June 2014, 08:59:47
yes, red would be the same.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Wed, 25 June 2014, 09:47:41
 :rolleyes: I'm a bit late to the party and this is probably a stupid question, but why color them at all ? Why not make them black like the rest of the legend ?
I have several old FR keyboards with PBT keycaps and none of them have a different color for the Altgr symbols (the only legends second colors are either grey or green, and that's for the [Impr Ecr Syst] key.
Well just my 2cents: I thought it would look cool in blue, not so much cool in red, and "normal" in black, but it doesn't bother me or anything, I'm glad I got an international option at all  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 25 June 2014, 09:53:07
it's the third legend that is colored, the main 2 are black. We need to use a color because our layout is centered and the off-centered "alt gr" legends need to have a lower visual weight. Blue would be perfect, red will work anyway.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Wed, 25 June 2014, 10:02:04
it's the third legend that is colored, the main 2 are black. We need to use a color because our layout is centered and the off-centered "alt gr" legends need to have a lower visual weight. Blue would be perfect, red will work anyway.
Oh, that makes sens (about the centered layout), my ducky shine 3 use centered layout and the third legend do seems out of place. My, keycaps design sure is a science by itself ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Wed, 25 June 2014, 10:46:27
My, keycaps design sure is a science by itself ;)

More an art, I'd say :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 25 June 2014, 11:04:09
We are back on DEFCON 5, blue has been mastered. Legends will be as advertised, sorry for the false alarm.

Now... there's a small issue with cyrillic, nothing major but still...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 25 June 2014, 11:05:08
We are back on DEFCON 5, blue has been mastered. Legends will be as advertised, sorry for the false alarm.

Now... there's a small issue with cyrillic, nothing major but still...

Nice! Blue looks so good on these grey tones  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Wed, 25 June 2014, 11:12:05
We are back on DEFCON 5, blue has been mastered. Legends will be as advertised, sorry for the false alarm.

Fantastic news!  :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 25 June 2014, 11:23:43
We are back on DEFCON 5, blue has been mastered. Legends will be as advertised, sorry for the false alarm.

Now... there's a small issue with cyrillic, nothing major but still...
nooooooooo you leave cyrillic alone!
(https://i.imgur.com/zImu2my.gif)
Glad to hear SP was able to sort out the issue with blue keys, hope they get cyrillic sorted out too  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 25 June 2014, 11:28:48
there you go. I gotta ban you forever for quoting EP.III
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Wed, 25 June 2014, 12:00:25
We are back on DEFCON 5, blue has been mastered. Legends will be as advertised, sorry for the false alarm.

Now... there's a small issue with cyrillic, nothing major but still...

Niiiiiiceee  :)
SP sure are pros.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 25 June 2014, 12:48:24
Ehhh...Exactly what problems are with cyrillic? It looked fine on your set, so what the big deal?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 25 June 2014, 12:59:40
Ehhh...Exactly what problems are with cyrillic? It looked fine on your set, so what the big deal?

i am sure there is no 'big deal'.  i think matt is a perfectionist and so a minor problem for him is probably not noticeable by us.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 25 June 2014, 13:06:30
it's really a small thing. I didn't even notice from the pictures, but I did notice when the keys arrived.

No big deal, really. A pretty minor issue and anyway all main alpha legends are fine.

PS: little present for my wife :)

(http://i.imgur.com/xVD0lLr.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 25 June 2014, 13:10:57
it's really a small thing. I didn't even notice from the pictures, but I did notice when the keys arrived.

No big deal, really. A pretty minor issue and anyway all main alpha legends are fine.

PS: little present for my wife :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xVD0lLr.jpg)


awww...  :)  You need to post that in the 'just post awww' thread.  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 25 June 2014, 13:12:50
it's really a small thing. I didn't even notice from the pictures, but I did notice when the keys arrived.

No big deal, really. A pretty minor issue and anyway all main alpha legends are fine.

PS: little present for my wife :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xVD0lLr.jpg)


Gib. Nerdom.  :'(
Move faster, tracking number!  >:D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 25 June 2014, 13:14:48
it's really a small thing. I didn't even notice from the pictures, but I did notice when the keys arrived.

No big deal, really. A pretty minor issue and anyway all main alpha legends are fine.

PS: little present for my wife :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xVD0lLr.jpg)


done :)

awww...  :)  You need to post that in the 'just post awww' thread.  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: xmc on Wed, 25 June 2014, 13:36:30
I did the "guest checkout" option and so haven't gotten any emails.  Am I hosed w.r.t. getting my tracking number?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 25 June 2014, 14:26:49
I did the "guest checkout" option and so haven't gotten any emails.  Am I hosed w.r.t. getting my tracking number?

It should not matter.  SP should still have your email and should send you your tracking info when it is available...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:03:39
FWIW, my order hasn't shipped yet either, so just give it time. I'm sure you'll get the notice soon.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: GSimon on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:16:44
FWIW, my order hasn't shipped yet either, so just give it time. I'm sure you'll get the notice soon.

It could be that those who have had their order shipped only ordered a few sets and those sets finished production first. I ordered 6 different sets and have not gotten a shipping notification yet either.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:18:00
FWIW, my order hasn't shipped yet either, so just give it time. I'm sure you'll get the notice soon.

It could be that those who have had their order shipped only ordered a few sets and those sets finished production first. I ordered 6 different sets and have not gotten a shipping notification yet either.

I ordered 5 or 6 different sets.  Mostly smaller sets though, like blue enter and the yellow one.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:19:03
FWIW, my order hasn't shipped yet either, so just give it time. I'm sure you'll get the notice soon.

It could be that those who have had their order shipped only ordered a few sets and those sets finished production first. I ordered 6 different sets and have not gotten a shipping notification yet either.

Yes, they did specify that they would start shipping as orders were completed, so they said that some people would be getting shipping notifications before others and that would be normal.

I got a shipping notice and bought: alphas, icon mods, icon rgb, 7u space, blue enter...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:26:03
Got Cyrillic set, so I guess I'll need to wait ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:34:42
Got Cyrillic set, so I guess I'll need to wait ;)

I am guessing that anyone who bought the international or cyrillic sets will have to wait a little while.  Sorry...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 16:55:28
All I ordered was the base set, the text modifiers, and WASD kit, and I haven't received a shipping notification. I live in the US too.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 17:29:29
Didn't order intl or cyr and have yet to receive any shipping info
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Wed, 25 June 2014, 17:44:15
(http://cdn.meme.li/i/er38h.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 25 June 2014, 18:55:14
Show Image
(http://cdn.meme.li/i/er38h.jpg)


Can I be doctor instead?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 19:18:22
Show Image
(http://cdn.meme.li/i/er38h.jpg)


Can I be doctor instead?

is evil genius an option?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 25 June 2014, 19:36:45
Got Cyrillic set, so I guess I'll need to wait ;)

I am guessing that anyone who bought the international or cyrillic sets will have to wait a little while.  Sorry...
That's me
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 25 June 2014, 20:06:51
it's really a small thing. I didn't even notice from the pictures, but I did notice when the keys arrived.

No big deal, really. A pretty minor issue and anyway all main alpha legends are fine.

PS: little present for my wife :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xVD0lLr.jpg)

I didn't get this set :/ somebody sell me a kitty key!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Wed, 25 June 2014, 20:21:53
I asked SP about the blue/red sublimation controversy earlier - and while I was at it asked if INTL sets will ship later than the regular ones. I was told the order will not be delayed if it includes an INTL set, compared to if it did not.

I thought for a second that SPs reputation would have been tainted by the sublimation problems, but they keep surprising me! Beautiful company, amazing customer service!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 25 June 2014, 20:59:48
i HAVE cyrillic and HAVE a shipping notification.

as long as they didn't ship my two orders to the same address separately, cyrillic is already shipping.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Wed, 25 June 2014, 21:53:40
You win some you lose some I guess. I ordered mine with the ergodoxian sets.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 25 June 2014, 23:55:42
it's really a small thing. I didn't even notice from the pictures, but I did notice when the keys arrived.

No big deal, really. A pretty minor issue and anyway all main alpha legends are fine.

PS: little present for my wife :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xVD0lLr.jpg)

I didn't get this set :/ somebody sell me a kitty key!
This is part of the Nerdom kit correct? I will send you mine once it arrives  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 25 June 2014, 23:56:57
it's really a small thing. I didn't even notice from the pictures, but I did notice when the keys arrived.

No big deal, really. A pretty minor issue and anyway all main alpha legends are fine.

PS: little present for my wife :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xVD0lLr.jpg)

I didn't get this set :/ somebody sell me a kitty key!
This is part of the Nerdom kit correct? I will send you mine once it arrives  :)

Oh cool, means I get one :)

Although my daughter will probably want dibs on it :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 26 June 2014, 01:00:15
any1 know a good page for tracking across multiple carriers please? i saw a link on GH some time ago for a page which is basically a database search for all carriers, but i didn't save it and can't find it anymore :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 26 June 2014, 01:46:14
any1 know a good page for tracking across multiple carriers please? i saw a link on GH some time ago for a page which is basically a database search for all carriers, but i didn't save it and can't find it anymore :(
http://www.packagetrackr.com/ (http://www.packagetrackr.com/)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 26 June 2014, 01:59:35
it's really a small thing. I didn't even notice from the pictures, but I did notice when the keys arrived.

No big deal, really. A pretty minor issue and anyway all main alpha legends are fine.

PS: little present for my wife :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xVD0lLr.jpg)

I didn't get this set :/ somebody sell me a kitty key!
This is part of the Nerdom kit correct? I will send you mine once it arrives  :)
EKKKKKKK!!! My hero!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 26 June 2014, 02:23:10
any1 know a good page for tracking across multiple carriers please? i saw a link on GH some time ago for a page which is basically a database search for all carriers, but i didn't save it and can't find it anymore :(
http://www.packagetrackr.com/ (http://www.packagetrackr.com/)

no, that's not it :(, the page i'm searching for had a different interface, this one doesn't know slovak post either. i've been looking for it for the past 2 hours, can't find the damn link :(((
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 26 June 2014, 03:20:09
any1 know a good page for tracking across multiple carriers please? i saw a link on GH some time ago for a page which is basically a database search for all carriers, but i didn't save it and can't find it anymore :(
http://www.packagetrackr.com/ (http://www.packagetrackr.com/)

no, that's not it :(, the page i'm searching for had a different interface, this one doesn't know slovak post either. i've been looking for it for the past 2 hours, can't find the damn link :(((

was it 17track? http://www.17track.net/index_en.shtml ive used them before

GRANITE ORDERS ARE SHIPPING, PLEASE SELL ME YOURS[I mean anyone]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 26 June 2014, 03:25:12
Try TrackChecker program. It has almost everything.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Thu, 26 June 2014, 07:11:12
any1 know a good page for tracking across multiple carriers please? i saw a link on GH some time ago for a page which is basically a database search for all carriers, but i didn't save it and can't find it anymore :(
http://www.packagetrackr.com/ (http://www.packagetrackr.com/)

no, that's not it :(, the page i'm searching for had a different interface, this one doesn't know slovak post either. i've been looking for it for the past 2 hours, can't find the damn link :(((

Was it https://www.aftership.com/ ? I've used them before and their site is pretty cool.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DanielT on Thu, 26 June 2014, 07:32:02
www.17track.net
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 26 June 2014, 10:12:52
it's really a small thing. I didn't even notice from the pictures, but I did notice when the keys arrived.

No big deal, really. A pretty minor issue and anyway all main alpha legends are fine.

PS: little present for my wife :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xVD0lLr.jpg)

I didn't get this set :/ somebody sell me a kitty key!
This is part of the Nerdom kit correct? I will send you mine once it arrives  :)
EKKKKKKK!!! My hero!!!
It's awwwdorable but honestly mine would probably sit in storage instead of on a keyboard - dem kitties deserve a better home  :thumb:
*double checks to make sure Nerdom actually ordered...confirmed!*

At this rate, SP may have these in my hands within 90 days of ordering; impressive they are shipping already!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 11:33:56
WE HAVE DELIVERY!!!!  if only i could feign illness and leave work early.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Thu, 26 June 2014, 11:34:51
FWIW, if you're on a Mac I highly recommend http://junecloud.com. They have a Mac widget, iPhone and iPad app. The widget is free, but the iOS apps are not. However, everything syncs through their free cloud service.

I've been using it for a couple of years and have been very happy with the apps. I even used it to  track shipping for the Commando 23 GB (https://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/12055661856/in/set-72157638707498086), so it can handle a lot of data.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 11:43:39
WE HAVE DELIVERY!!!!  if only i could feign illness and leave work early.

Awesome.  :) Still nothing here...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 11:57:44
Delivery already!? Some of us haven't even had theirs shipping :<
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: GSimon on Thu, 26 June 2014, 12:23:00
This message was sent to you at the request of Signature Plastics, to notify you that they have shipped a package to you.

Nice!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 26 June 2014, 12:58:06
Signature Plastics has sent you a package!
Hurray :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: business on Thu, 26 June 2014, 13:25:10
Watching all these shipping notices... getting antsy haha.

Anyone WTS the rebel insignia / 8bit heart / broken mac keys from nerd kit? ^_^

Can't wait for this set, may even arrive same-ish time as my white led pokerii, which would be sick.

Thanks, Matt! Super sexy caps / GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Thu, 26 June 2014, 13:53:13
Uuuh, I have to admit I'm getting antsy as well. Checking my email waaay too frequently in the hopes of seeing a shipping notification on my order.
I ordered:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 26 June 2014, 13:57:00
They're saving the best order for last...
That's why they haven't shipped my order, isn't it?

That's gotta be it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Thu, 26 June 2014, 14:00:40
I'm pretty sure mine hasn't been shipped yet because I'm pretty sure I bought every kit (other than cyrillic and internationals (which I'm starting to regret)).

I'm being patient though. This gives me a reason to start soldering together my 'dox now.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: GSimon on Thu, 26 June 2014, 14:04:37
For anyone who's curious I ordered the following and my order shipped today:

Granite Lost and Found
Granite Text RGB
Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Granite Text Modifiers
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite Blue Enter
Granite ErgoDoxian

Shipping to Toronto area, Canada

Mind you I made 4 separate orders (so indecisive...), and the Ergodoxian was on a guest account. So yea...hoping that its all coming together
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 14:12:18
It seems like they're prioritizing international orders. That's fine, honestly, you guys deserve it for a change  :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: business on Thu, 26 June 2014, 14:24:01
It seems like they're prioritizing international orders. That's fine, honestly, you guys deserve it for a change  :D

Yo, Granite PBTs OR World Cup... choose one...


USA! USA! USA!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 26 June 2014, 14:29:35
So for those that received their package already, is it packed in a fancy box?  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 26 June 2014, 15:18:26
It seems like they're prioritizing international orders. That's fine, honestly, you guys deserve it for a change  :D

:)

I'm still not expecting it for another 2 to 3 weeks though :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 26 June 2014, 15:28:03
It seems like they're prioritizing international orders. That's fine, honestly, you guys deserve it for a change  :D

:)

I'm still not expecting it for another 2 to 3 weeks though :(

Well, it's not easy to deliver parcels while hanging upside-down  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Thu, 26 June 2014, 15:38:07
got my shipping notice too, and i'm in (look at the avatar)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 26 June 2014, 16:03:40
Still nothing here...  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Thu, 26 June 2014, 16:40:29
I just got my set in today! Woot! The packaging they sent it in is really nice and there is even a little bonus in here. I can't wait to actually put these on something.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 26 June 2014, 16:45:58
I just got my set in today! Woot! The packaging they sent it in is really nice and there is even a little bonus in here. I can't wait to actually put these on something.

pictures or never happened! :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Thu, 26 June 2014, 16:52:31
I just got my set in today! Woot! The packaging they sent it in is really nice and there is even a little bonus in here. I can't wait to actually put these on something.

pictures or never happened! :D

Stay tuned for some bad photography.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Thu, 26 June 2014, 17:05:47
(http://i.imgur.com/lDZ1ukP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/pQh1xCz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8uyOJrE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bRZg6tG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/N65rA6M.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eLn1SXd.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 26 June 2014, 17:19:08
SP (PMK?) has lived up to their high bar on packaging :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 26 June 2014, 17:26:31
So, same "Thank you caps" as with Macross set? Sehr gut :)

It seems SP making them part of their unique touch. And I don't mind extra ds caps :)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Thu, 26 June 2014, 17:29:05
Quick picture to show what the numpad looks like populated. I left the num lock key off for the curious(stock clears are the best haha!)  :). The current keys I have on here are a mix of the stock Rosewill set and some double shots that I got in my grab bag.

(http://i.imgur.com/AVktbsi.jpg)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 18:18:24
Quick picture to show what the numpad looks like populated. I left the num lock key off for the curious(stock clears are the best haha!)  :). The current keys I have on here are a mix of the stock Rosewill set and some double shots that I got in my grab bag.

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(http://i.imgur.com/AVktbsi.jpg)


Rosewill with clears? Is that an older board?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 18:26:02
I just got my set in today! Woot! The packaging they sent it in is really nice and there is even a little bonus in here. I can't wait to actually put these on something.

pictures or never happened! :D

Stay tuned for some bad photography.

ahem.  you rang?

only thing I need now is for massdrop to send me the aluminum plates they should have sent me a month ago.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 26 June 2014, 18:30:35
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That is the nicest soggy brown paper bag I have ever seen :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Thu, 26 June 2014, 19:18:30
Quick picture to show what the numpad looks like populated. I left the num lock key off for the curious(stock clears are the best haha!)  :). The current keys I have on here are a mix of the stock Rosewill set and some double shots that I got in my grab bag.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/AVktbsi.jpg)


Rosewill with clears? Is that an older board?

Nope. I desoldered the browns that were in there and soldered in the clears myself.


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(http://i.imgur.com/lDZ1ukP.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/pQh1xCz.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/8uyOJrE.jpg)


That is the nicest soggy brown paper bag I have ever seen :)

 :p The old table I used to place the box on was the only thing I really had available at the time. I was trying to pump those  pictures out quick.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 26 June 2014, 19:37:45
Everything present and accounted for. Now I just need a blue icon enter key.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Thu, 26 June 2014, 19:55:57
a side comment, for some people i think SP is going to need a bigger box ;) no way that what i ordered would ever fit in the thank you box used in macross.

no ship notice, i guess ill have to wait....... :(


Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Thu, 26 June 2014, 20:01:06
a side comment, for some people i think SP is going to need a bigger box ;) no way that what i ordered would ever fit in the thank you box used in macross.

no ship notice, i guess ill have to wait....... :(

they're formulating a larger soggier brown bag :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 26 June 2014, 20:46:40
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That is the nicest soggy brown paper bag I have ever seen :)

YES the very best presentation of caps from a company in an almost Japanese style.  You can even buy apples in a large grocery store packed the same way in Japan, you would think it's something extremely precious  8) .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 26 June 2014, 20:50:30
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(http://i.imgur.com/8uyOJrE.jpg)


That is the nicest soggy brown paper bag I have ever seen :)

YES the very best presentation of caps from a company in an almost Japanese style.  You can even buy apples in a large grocery store packed the same way in Japan, you would think it's something extremely precious  8) .

The first bite is always with the eyes.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Thu, 26 June 2014, 21:49:22
Oh man... My ergodox is gonna love this. Time to start the final phase of the modifications!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 26 June 2014, 23:15:19
Finally I got my shipping notice.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Fri, 27 June 2014, 00:28:18
Still didn't get the invoice.. Is there anyone else from germany who ordered the intl kit and got it?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nayr on Fri, 27 June 2014, 01:11:53
I'd love to buy someone's granite kitty key from them if possible :D Didn't notice it in the nerdom kit initially
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 27 June 2014, 01:41:25
it is happening! it's all real!

keep posting your pictures you lazy!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 27 June 2014, 02:00:36
Still didn't get the invoice.. Is there anyone else from germany who ordered the intl kit and got it?

Nope, nothing yet for me as well.

Don't worry - just be patient  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: madhias on Fri, 27 June 2014, 02:13:17
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Oh my, congratulations! Looking good, so every SP package is like that!

I bet the Austrian customs will be the slowest one like everytime...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Fri, 27 June 2014, 07:41:12
If it makes you international folks feel any better I live a few states away and have yet to hear anything :/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Fri, 27 June 2014, 08:38:04
If it makes you international folks feel any better I live a few states away and have yet to hear anything :/

It does! :-)

I think the lack of official information, and enormous amount of unofficial information (from Matt3o and people in this thread that have received newsletters/communications from SP) are starting to get to me. I feel uneasy and unsure if their system is working properly. I've had to talk to Melissa a few times to make sure my email was in their system and everything was OK with my order.. So seeing that I'm not the only one that haven't received a shipping notification puts my mind to ease!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Fri, 27 June 2014, 09:04:36
Welp, I got distracted by some Counter-Strike and never got around to taking all the caps off. I will get my Rosewill all done this evening after work and post a picture in this thread so that we can see what it looks like on a full size keyboard.

Side note, my spacebar was flat so no hair dryer for me!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 27 June 2014, 09:41:21
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Oh my, congratulations! Looking good, so every SP package is like that!

I bet the Austrian customs will be the slowest one like everytime...

It's the same elegant box of the first Macross set, kudos for SP.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Fri, 27 June 2014, 10:02:38
Tracking arrived for me yesterday and it looks like it'll arrive on Monday.

My Order
   - Alpha Set
   - Ergodoxian
   - Half-Ergodox Blank
   - Nerdom
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Fri, 27 June 2014, 10:04:00
Just got in my kit! Wasn't expecting it until Monday actually.

Some of my keys have minor knicks on the bottom, spacebar included--non visible once installed on the board though.

About to put these on my 10key!!

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Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Fri, 27 June 2014, 10:29:55
On the 10 key looking sweet!!

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Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Fri, 27 June 2014, 10:31:20
On the 10 key looking sweet!!

(Attachment Link)

Wow, those look really, REALLY good.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 27 June 2014, 10:36:19
oooh my little baby has grown up!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Fri, 27 June 2014, 10:55:24
On the 10 key looking sweet!!

(Attachment Link)

Wow, those look really, REALLY good.

I'm digging it. The  top row keys text don't map to function but using the original Leo keys kills the entire look. I hardly use that row anyway -- [ESC. TAB, = . BackSpace]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 27 June 2014, 13:13:36
Still no shipping... :'(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: m1_account on Fri, 27 June 2014, 15:15:00
American here, no shipping e-mail yet for me, either.

I say that not to complain, just to inform.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 27 June 2014, 17:27:25
I still haven't received a shipping notification... checked spam box too.

But came home to this anyway... :)

(http://i.imgur.com/D3WYdLx.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Fri, 27 June 2014, 17:43:19
Still no shipping... :'(
Hold onto that anticipation and excitement, soon it'll all be over! Idk maybe I'm totally weird but I like this phase of group buys where everything is squared away & I'm just waiting for some magic to show up in the mail... I was super pumped about HyperFuse for so long, then when it finally came & the thread was locked, I had a little sad :))

Matt3o, it's been said many times but I've got to repeat it - you completely killed it with this design! I'm so excited to see these shipping out and people putting them on their boards... though personally I'm glad to have a little time to think about what to do with all these keys!

I ordered a buttload of stuff across three different tickets; finally put it all into a spreadsheet & came up with a few fun stats.

Highest percentage discount: 65.52% (Blue Enter key, $9.25 saved from initial cost of $14.50)
Lowest percentage discount: 2.78% (Extra Homing Keys, $0.25 saved from initial cost of $9.00)
Most saved on a single kit:   $17.75 (Text RGB Kit, 52.21% discount from initial cost of $34.00)
Least saved on a single kit:  $0.25 (Extra Homing Keys, 2.78% discount from initial cost of $9.00)

Thanks to everyone else also buying so much stuff, I saved $108.75 over the initial cost of my order - :eek: you guys rock!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 27 June 2014, 17:55:01
if you guys don't post photos I'll ask Melissa to recall all packages! :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: GSimon on Fri, 27 June 2014, 17:58:57
if you guys don't post photos I'll ask Melissa to recall all packages! :D

No worries there, I'll be showing it off and bringing envy to those who missed out :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Fri, 27 June 2014, 18:35:25
if you guys don't post photos I'll ask Melissa to recall all packages! :D

 :eek: never!

This set comes together very nicely!! Even without the colored mods (WTB colored mods). The enter key I got from the SP grab bag from earlier this year. I have a couple extra but they have some imperfections on them.
(http://i.imgur.com/gV4RH1s.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CmtnZbh.jpg)

Now for the one downside I found, not sure if I just got unlucky or if this is a known problem. For some of the key caps that require stabilizers, in one of the stems part of the mold keeps a co-star white clip thing from going all the way into the stem. For you guys rocking cherry stabilizers, I don't think this will be an issue. When I actually use these keys they are fine but I figured I would go ahead and point it out. I tried to get a picture of it but it didn't come out too well. I hope you guys can see what I mean.

(http://i.imgur.com/DM32Wdz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2Fyvu9o.jpg)


On a completely off topic side note, can the next set be based around Jet Set Radio/Jet Set Radio Future? This definitely doesn't have anything to do with listening to the sound track while I put these caps on.  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Fri, 27 June 2014, 19:04:25
if you guys don't post photos I'll ask Melissa to recall all packages! :D

 :eek: never!

This set comes together very nicely!! Even without the colored mods (WTB colored mods). The enter key I got from the SP grab bag from earlier this year. I have a couple extra but they have some imperfections on them.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/gV4RH1s.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/CmtnZbh.jpg)


Now for the one downside I found, not sure if I just got unlucky or if this is a known problem. For some of the key caps that require stabilizers, in one of the stems part of the mold keeps a co-star white clip thing from going all the way into the stem. For you guys rocking cherry stabilizers, I don't think this will be an issue. When I actually use these keys they are fine but I figured I would go ahead and point it out. I tried to get a picture of it but it didn't come out too well. I hope you guys can see what I mean.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/DM32Wdz.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2Fyvu9o.jpg)



On a completely off topic side note, can the next set be based around Jet Set Radio/Jet Set Radio Future? This definitely doesn't have anything to do with listening to the sound track while I put these caps on.  ;D

yeah, the colored mods definitely make things look better, IMO.  if only the ergodoxian came with more colored mods...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 27 June 2014, 19:21:24
if you guys don't post photos I'll ask Melissa to recall all packages! :D

Have to receive them before I can post pictures :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Fri, 27 June 2014, 19:25:31
if you guys don't post photos I'll ask Melissa to recall all packages! :D

Have to receive them before I can post pictures :p

if i were an evil narcissist, i'd say recall them.  so then these keycaps would be that much more exclusive.

alas, these keycaps are too awesome to not have!

thanks again, Matt3o!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jennb on Fri, 27 June 2014, 21:05:06
No shipping notification for me yet, but a race is on: which will I receive first -- 34UM95 monitor or these keycaps. Quite frankly, if they arrive on the same day, I'll probably open the SP package first.   :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 27 June 2014, 21:15:52
I still haven't received a shipping notification... checked spam box too.

But came home to this anyway... :)

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(http://i.imgur.com/D3WYdLx.jpg)


I haven't even checked my mail today.  I going to right now after seeing this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Fri, 27 June 2014, 23:25:16
so some people haven't received shipping notifications but still received their packages? i am going to check my mailbox earlier then.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Fri, 27 June 2014, 23:26:43
so some people haven't received shipping notifications but still received their packages? i am going to check my mailbox earlier then.

I'd guess SP is working out some issues.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Fri, 27 June 2014, 23:31:13
i do not like hearing this. Please SP do not send without ship notice. it is very important that i know a package is coming.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 27 June 2014, 23:34:46
Now for the one downside I found, not sure if I just got unlucky or if this is a known problem. For some of the key caps that require stabilizers, in one of the stems part of the mold keeps a co-star white clip thing from going all the way into the stem. For you guys rocking cherry stabilizers, I don't think this will be an issue. When I actually use these keys they are fine but I figured I would go ahead and point it out. I tried to get a picture of it but it didn't come out too well. I hope you guys can see what I mean.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/DM32Wdz.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2Fyvu9o.jpg)

Same problem on some DSA Dolch caps -- using an electronics wire cutter to clip about 1mm of the inserts stem fixed it (cut just above the barbs.)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ryptide11 on Sat, 28 June 2014, 00:09:05
Love it. Here is mine!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Sat, 28 June 2014, 00:50:39
Here are some pics. Did the best I could with the lighting I had. Great set. Doesn't really shine with a clear ergodox case though, might need to get an aluminum top layer.


(http://i.imgur.com/JfJIECw.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WYlNoHl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/j8TCM2J.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/q94VAkR.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8yn7UAF.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Sat, 28 June 2014, 01:29:20
Cyrillic is stunning!!  :eek:  :thumb:
Here are some pics. Did the best I could with the lighting I had. Great set. Doesn't really shine with a clear ergodox case though, might need to get an aluminum top layer.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/q94VAkR.jpg)

(love the chopped up Grifiti!)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 28 June 2014, 01:37:31
Here are some pics. Did the best I could with the lighting I had. Great set. Doesn't really shine with a clear ergodox case though, might need to get an aluminum top layer.


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/JfJIECw.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WYlNoHl.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/j8TCM2J.jpg)


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(http://i.imgur.com/q94VAkR.jpg)


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(http://i.imgur.com/8yn7UAF.jpg)


That is the most beautiful ergodox I've ever seen!

If you don't mind, could you take a picture from the side of your 60% board, so I can see how high the caps ride on the switches. :)

I'm putting this set on a ducky mini, and replacing the number row with the F-caps, to give it a little dazzle!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: keyit on Sat, 28 June 2014, 01:49:51
Cyrillic is stunning!!  :eek:  :thumb:
Here are some pics. Did the best I could with the lighting I had. Great set. Doesn't really shine with a clear ergodox case though, might need to get an aluminum top layer.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/q94VAkR.jpg)

(love the chopped up Grifiti!)

yas! that cryllic .. *droooools*
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Sat, 28 June 2014, 01:50:07
Glad you like it... something is a little off about it for me... the ergodox internals seem to compete, visually, rather than complement. not the fault of the granite, of course.

pics, sure

(http://i.imgur.com/q4ChY6W.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CEMDdgG.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 28 June 2014, 02:05:24
Now for the one downside I found, not sure if I just got unlucky or if this is a known problem. For some of the key caps that require stabilizers, in one of the stems part of the mold keeps a co-star white clip thing from going all the way into the stem. For you guys rocking cherry stabilizers, I don't think this will be an issue. When I actually use these keys they are fine but I figured I would go ahead and point it out. I tried to get a picture of it but it didn't come out too well. I hope you guys can see what I mean.

Yes, that's the standard with SP modifiers greater than 2u. It's not really a big deal, you can file the stabilizer a little if you really want.

Thanks everybody for the pics! Granite really looks amazing!

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 28 June 2014, 02:17:59
Glad you like it... something is a little off about it for me... the ergodox internals seem to compete, visually, rather than complement. not the fault of the granite, of course.

pics, sure

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Oh that is perfect!! Exactly what I had hoped for. This is going to be wonderful, once I get the shipping notification and then the package. :)

Thank you!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Sat, 28 June 2014, 11:25:09
Man does this look good on 60% boards. Anyone have it on their 75% yet?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Sat, 28 June 2014, 11:34:42
@intelli78 -- great photos. Thank you.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 28 June 2014, 13:03:26
Thank you all for taking the time to share your pictures. The set looks very cool.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 28 June 2014, 13:06:17
Here are some pics. Did the best I could with the lighting I had. Great set. Doesn't really shine with a clear ergodox case though, might need to get an aluminum top layer.


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can I use your photos as reference in a soon-to-come project?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Sat, 28 June 2014, 13:14:53
Yep,  no prob
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: neuronbasher on Sat, 28 June 2014, 14:06:48
Pretty happy with how it turned out on my Ergodox, though I do wish I had ordered a few more options. I somehow managed not to get a Tab key (oops, got text pro modifiers and not text modifiers -- should have bought both) for instance and would have liked a few other options to mix in. All in all, though, very happy!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Sat, 28 June 2014, 19:49:54
These look so amazing! I can't wait to get mine. I hope they get forwarded properly. I don't remember which address I used. DOH! I was hoping to be the first to post all icon and mono legends. I look forward to seeing those! Super excited!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: duq on Sat, 28 June 2014, 19:57:03

Pretty happy with how it turned out on my Ergodox, though I do wish I had ordered a few more options. I somehow managed not to get a Tab key (oops, got text pro modifiers and not text modifiers -- should have bought both) for instance and would have liked a few other options to mix in. All in all, though, very happy!

Oh ****. I did the same thing. Anyone not need a tab key? Or have an extra? Lol
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Sat, 28 June 2014, 21:04:38
With all these posts about shipping confirmations I was certainly expecting more pictures. I've yet to get a shipping conf and need pictures to tide myself over :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 28 June 2014, 22:11:42
Here are some pics. Did the best I could with the lighting I had. Great set. Doesn't really shine with a clear ergodox case though, might need to get an aluminum top layer.


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Nice pics intelli78.

Meanwhile still now shipping notification for me  :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 28 June 2014, 22:35:09
Here are some pics. Did the best I could with the lighting I had. Great set. Doesn't really shine with a clear ergodox case though, might need to get an aluminum top layer.


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Gotta love that glass table shot. :)

Also just noticed that you've got a whole column of controls.  :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Mon, 30 June 2014, 07:06:20
Hope to be seeing a lot more pics today!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mrklaw on Mon, 30 June 2014, 10:15:28
Love it. Here is mine!

I thought maybe I hadn't received my shipping confirmation because of the colored mods or the novelty keys but it looks like you received both of those.

Maybe it's the text colored mods?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: EppyKay on Mon, 30 June 2014, 12:05:14
Got mine in today and put them on my Ergodox. I kinda wish I had gotten some dark grey blanks though. I ended up popping on the 2 blue SP thank you keys on there for a splash more color. I love the way they came out. And my choice in paint for my case seems to go pretty well with the set. Thanks Matt for an awesome group buy.

(http://i.imgur.com/lPQC73i.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Mon, 30 June 2014, 12:37:25
Woot! Just got my tracking number! 1-3 days out. This is for a rather large order that I placed:

Granite 6.25u Spacebar
Granite 7u Spacebar
Granite Additional Mods Blank
Granite Apple Kit
Granite Blue Enter
Granite Ergodoxian
Granite Extra Homing keys
Granite Half-Ergodox Blank
Granite Icon Modifiers
Granite Icon Pro Modifiers
Granite Icon RGB
Granite ISO Enter
Granite Lost and Found
Granite Mono Legend
Granite Multimedia kit
Granite Nerdom kit
Granite Numpad
Granite Numpad
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite Set (PBT, dye-sub, DSA)
Granite Text Modifiers
Granite Text Pro Modifiers
Granite Text RGB
Granite WASD
Granite Windowed keys
Wire Keycap Puller

I was confused why I got a stamps.com email, but then I read Melissa's email from a while ago.

If any of you don't have your tracking number, be sure to look for an email from stamps.com.

PS. I wonder if this will all fit in the "normal" "fancy" box they've been sending?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gainz8 on Mon, 30 June 2014, 12:54:26
..
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Mon, 30 June 2014, 13:09:03
Any interest to see this on a white Ducky Shine 3 with white back lighting? Its a full size(there are dozens of us!) but should still help out if anyone wants to see it on a keyboard that has a white case.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Mon, 30 June 2014, 13:14:05
Any interest to see this on a white Ducky Shine 3 with white back lighting? Its a full size(there are dozens of us!) but should still help out if anyone wants to see it on a keyboard that has a white case.

If you don't do it, I will. I assume you were a part of the recent massdrop order too?  :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 30 June 2014, 13:45:03
When I got my order, I realized I completely forgot to order an Ergodoxian kit -- only got the blanks. Did anybody pick up an extra? I can trade Cyrillic or something else you need.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Mon, 30 June 2014, 13:57:50
Any interest to see this on a white Ducky Shine 3 with white back lighting? Its a full size(there are dozens of us!) but should still help out if anyone wants to see it on a keyboard that has a white case.

If you don't do it, I will. I assume you were a part of the recent massdrop order too?  :D

Nope, I bought mine several weeks ago from mechanicalkeyboards.com. Not too sure if I like reds or not though...


When I got my order, I realized I completely forgot to order an Ergodoxian kit -- only got the blanks. Did anybody pick up an extra? I can trade Cyrillic or something else you need.

I believe I do have an extra ergodoxian kit. I had an ergodox when I placed the order but now that is not the case. I'll check it out when I get home today after work and make sure everything is there and accounted for.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 30 June 2014, 14:14:12
I believe I do have an extra ergodoxian kit. I had an ergodox when I placed the order but now that is not the case. I'll check it out when I get home today after work and make sure everything is there and accounted for.

YAY :)

Here is what I have to trade, willing to do anything that's an approximately equal value, or just cash:

- 1x common kit
- Icon modifiers
- Blue icon enter
- Numpad
- Half Ergodox Blank
- Cyrillic
- Possibly other one-offs from icon/text/text pro kits, depending
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Mon, 30 June 2014, 14:15:32
Love it. Here is mine!

I thought maybe I hadn't received my shipping confirmation because of the colored mods or the novelty keys but it looks like you received both of those.

Maybe it's the text colored mods?

I talked to Melissa from SP regarding if international sets would delay the order (due to the sublimated blue) and she said it wouldn't. And I've seen people receive their cyrillic ones as well, so it's not a problem with sublimated red either.

I just think they randomly fill orders - pretty much.. I've been anxiously waiting for a shipping confirmation as well, and checked my email about 3-4 times every hour, and yet.. Nothing.

I was also one of the first in the group buy - within 12 hours of it opening. Just got a base set, text mods, text pro mods, INTL nordic set and extra homing keys. Fairly simple stuff. Haven't heard anything from SP yet though - like.. at all! Only heard from Melissa when I contacted them. I trust they have everything under control though.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Mon, 30 June 2014, 14:34:34
My set is waiting for me at home, I got the base, text modifiers, text RGB, Nerfdom, and extra spacebar. KUL ES-87 with MX Clears comes in tomorrow!   :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 30 June 2014, 14:57:13
Just got my stamps.com email also   :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Mon, 30 June 2014, 14:58:59
Shipping notification from Stamps.com two hours ago....
(http://www.itshappeningnews.com/img/1388244719973.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Mon, 30 June 2014, 15:16:01
Just got this email. Posting it in case people aren't getting the messages for some reason:

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Just a quick update on the Granite Group Buy shipping:

We are still producing keycap sets and are shipping them as they are completed. We are trying to get these all out this week, but with the holiday at the end of the week (we are closed both Thursday and Friday) are not sure if it is possible. You will receive a tracking number from Stamps.com as soon as your order ships.

Thanks!


Melissa Petersen
Signature Plastics LLC
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Mon, 30 June 2014, 15:18:14
Got a stamps.com notification as well ! :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 30 June 2014, 15:34:57
IT"S SHIPPING!!!
(http://a.pomf.se/pcnxmg.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Mon, 30 June 2014, 15:36:19
My order arrived today and the set looks amazing in person. The legends are really sharp and crisp. Matt3o you've really out done yourself -- AGAIN!.

Full gallery is here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/sets/72157645397030296/), but below are a few shots:

More
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5037/14565514863_498f56f925_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oc757B)
Graphite Nerdom Kit (https://flic.kr/p/oc757B) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/14358752560_1d94510a4b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nSQmTj)
Granite Alphas: Closeup (https://flic.kr/p/nSQmTj) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14565519833_cbb6b4e277_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oc76Ai)
ErgoDoxian (https://flic.kr/p/oc76Ai) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 30 June 2014, 15:41:14
Mine set currently at LA :) Sooo.... it's still a long way home :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Mon, 30 June 2014, 16:21:52
Just got this email. Posting it in case people aren't getting the messages for some reason:

Quote

Just a quick update on the Granite Group Buy shipping:

We are still producing keycap sets and are shipping them as they are completed. We are trying to get these all out this week, but with the holiday at the end of the week (we are closed both Thursday and Friday) are not sure if it is possible. You will receive a tracking number from Stamps.com as soon as your order ships.

Thanks!


Melissa Petersen
Signature Plastics LLC

Yet another status message from SP that I do not receive.. This is not comforting.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Mon, 30 June 2014, 17:15:29
hmm... I think I was one of the first 10 guys who ordered. Hope they just print them really randomly. Anyone from germany got an invoice by now?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 30 June 2014, 17:19:03
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My order arrived today and the set looks amazing in person. The legends are really sharp and crisp. Matt3o you've really out done yourself -- AGAIN!.

Full gallery is here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/sets/72157645397030296/), but below are a few shots:

More
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5037/14565514863_498f56f925_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oc757B)

Graphite Nerdom Kit (https://flic.kr/p/oc757B) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/14358752560_1d94510a4b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nSQmTj)

Granite Alphas: Closeup (https://flic.kr/p/nSQmTj) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14565519833_cbb6b4e277_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oc76Ai)

ErgoDoxian (https://flic.kr/p/oc76Ai) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Great photos mashby.  Can't wait to get mine.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 30 June 2014, 17:19:54
Just got this email. Posting it in case people aren't getting the messages for some reason:

Quote

Just a quick update on the Granite Group Buy shipping:

We are still producing keycap sets and are shipping them as they are completed. We are trying to get these all out this week, but with the holiday at the end of the week (we are closed both Thursday and Friday) are not sure if it is possible. You will receive a tracking number from Stamps.com as soon as your order ships.

Thanks!


Melissa Petersen
Signature Plastics LLC

Yet another status message from SP that I do not receive.. This is not comforting.

I just got mine this morning. I hope you get yours soon. If not I think there is no reason for worrying though.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 30 June 2014, 17:32:22
My order arrived today and the set looks amazing in person. The legends are really sharp and crisp. Matt3o you've really out done yourself -- AGAIN!.

Full gallery is here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/sets/72157645397030296/), but below are a few shots:

Thanks! glad you like them!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: EppyKay on Mon, 30 June 2014, 18:43:39
You know the more I look at my keyboard, the more I regret not picking up a pro mod pack. Is anyone here willing to part with some of their keys? Mainly the 1u Control and Alt keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: diggingman on Mon, 30 June 2014, 19:20:46
 A year ago spending more than $20 on a keyboard seemed unthinkable, let alone spending money just for keycaps.  Then I discovered mechanical keyboards, then stumbled across Geekhack right when the initial IC for Granite went up and became somewhat obsessed with it and lurked here for months watching it develop.  I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my set later this week.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Mon, 30 June 2014, 19:39:41
Shipping notification from Stamps.com two hours ago....
Show Image
(http://www.itshappeningnews.com/img/1388244719973.gif)

Same here, HYPED!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nayr on Mon, 30 June 2014, 20:02:53
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Show Image
My order arrived today and the set looks amazing in person. The legends are really sharp and crisp. Matt3o you've really out done yourself -- AGAIN!.

Full gallery is here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/sets/72157645397030296/), but below are a few shots:

More
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5037/14565514863_498f56f925_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oc757B)

Graphite Nerdom Kit (https://flic.kr/p/oc757B) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/14358752560_1d94510a4b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nSQmTj)

Granite Alphas: Closeup (https://flic.kr/p/nSQmTj) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14565519833_cbb6b4e277_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oc76Ai)

ErgoDoxian (https://flic.kr/p/oc76Ai) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Wow, the set really does look good and so do those pictures you took.

On a slightly unrelated note though I'd still love to buy someone's kitty key from them :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: kenmai9 on Mon, 30 June 2014, 20:04:42
On the 10 key looking sweet!!

(Attachment Link)

damnnn
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Tue, 01 July 2014, 05:17:56
I know they said international orders shouldn't be delayed by the problems with the blue subs, but has anyone from Europe heard anything about shipping yet? Not complaining, just excited!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: welsinki on Tue, 01 July 2014, 05:49:21
My keys have arrived
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 01 July 2014, 05:52:16
^^^^
USPS Int'l Airmail > Canada Post ground
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Tue, 01 July 2014, 07:12:11
Just got this email. Posting it in case people aren't getting the messages for some reason:

Quote

Just a quick update on the Granite Group Buy shipping:

We are still producing keycap sets and are shipping them as they are completed. We are trying to get these all out this week, but with the holiday at the end of the week (we are closed both Thursday and Friday) are not sure if it is possible. You will receive a tracking number from Stamps.com as soon as your order ships.

Thanks!


Melissa Petersen
Signature Plastics LLC

Yet another status message from SP that I do not receive.. This is not comforting.

I just got mine this morning. I hope you get yours soon. If not I think there is no reason for worrying though.

I haven't received mine yet. I contacted Melissa the 19th of May because I didn't get any of the updates, and she said my mail had dropped off the list and she would add it again. I haven't received anything since either.. It's quite disconcerting to have entered a group buy and the only communication with SignaturePlastics (initiated by them that is) has been my bill.. However the numerous times I've contacted Melissa to ask questions, she has answered them within a day or two. But then again, she also said she would add my email to the list over a month ago and since then I've not gotten any of the updates that have been sent out.

Between this behaviour and the somewhat buggy order system I am not entirely sure they have my order (although they have my money).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 01 July 2014, 10:23:08
lol, just checked my email again and notice it wasn't a shipping invoice. It was telling me I wasn't getting anything cause the
4th of July...

Biggest Sad Panda.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Tue, 01 July 2014, 11:37:56
lol, just checked my email again and notice it wasn't a shipping invoice. It was telling me I wasn't getting anything cause the
4th of July...

Biggest Sad Panda.

What? Why?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 01 July 2014, 11:47:44
lol, just checked my email again and notice it wasn't a shipping invoice. It was telling me I wasn't getting anything cause the
4th of July...

Biggest Sad Panda.

What? Why?
They don't love me... Oh well, I've got to work till Sat. anyway!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 01 July 2014, 11:53:24
My keys have arrived in Finland.

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You ordered only Nerddom and got it in a brown baber bar? Hope it wasn't soggy :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vovkab on Tue, 01 July 2014, 13:12:10
Just received my key caps
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 01 July 2014, 13:13:02
great keycap ket, wrong keyboard.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 01 July 2014, 13:25:58
great keycap ket, wrong keyboard.

^^^
Was just about to comment on the apple board!

Damn it, why does it have to be Canada Day today.  :'(
Pls move faster mail. Thx
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CK Briefs on Tue, 01 July 2014, 13:29:32

great keycap ket, wrong keyboard.

^^^
Was just about to comment on the apple board!

Damn it, why does it have to be Canada Day today.  :'(
Pls move faster mail. Thx

Fellow Canadian, you should be relaxing-- not worrying about mail on such a glorious day as this .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vovkab on Tue, 01 July 2014, 13:45:56
Better? :)

Looks like I've ordered wrong set, don't have enough keys for my ergodox, this is what I've ordered: Common, text modifiers, ErgoDoxian
And I still missing 1u 2xCtrl, 2xAlt and few more keycaps you can see from screenshot.
Probably I've should order Text Modifiers pro instead :( or some blank keycaps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vovkab on Tue, 01 July 2014, 13:54:48
This is what is left after I've used 3 sets on ergodox.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Tue, 01 July 2014, 13:55:51
Better? :)

Looks like I've ordered wrong set, don't have enough keys for my ergodox, this is what I've ordered: Common, text modifiers, ErgoDoxian
And I still missing 1u 2xCtrl, 2xAlt and few more keycaps you can see from screenshot.
Probably I've should order Text Modifiers pro instead :( or some blank keycaps.

I'm sure there'll be someone willing to trade. I haven't gotten my shipment notice yet so haven't made an inventory, but I know I'm not using all my 1u mods for example.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 01 July 2014, 14:09:24

great keycap ket, wrong keyboard.

^^^
Was just about to comment on the apple board!

Damn it, why does it have to be Canada Day today.  :'(
Pls move faster mail. Thx

Fellow Canadian, you should be relaxing-- not worrying about mail on such a glorious day as this .

Fellow Canadian, you should be relaxing-- not wallethacking on such a glorious day as this.  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mrklaw on Tue, 01 July 2014, 15:39:08
Finally got my email saying that my package is on its way. I was getting frustrated.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: BrokenGame on Tue, 01 July 2014, 16:28:17
Damn it, why does it have to be Canada Day today.  :'(
Pls move faster mail. Thx

Yeah... Canada day.. I recieved in the mail my 2560x1440 monitor yesterday and I can't go search it because of that. At least I'm not working :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 01 July 2014, 16:46:25
Damn it, why does it have to be Canada Day today.  :'(
Pls move faster mail. Thx

Yeah... Canada day.. I recieved in the mail my 2560x1440 monitor yesterday and I can't go search it because of that. At least I'm not working :)

throw it away!

4K4LEGITBALLERS
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 01 July 2014, 16:50:34
Damn it, why does it have to be Canada Day today.  :'(
Pls move faster mail. Thx

Yeah... Canada day.. I recieved in the mail my 2560x1440 monitor yesterday and I can't go search it because of that. At least I'm not working :)

throw it away!

4K4LEGITBALLERS

TN Panels are for noobs. :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: BrokenGame on Tue, 01 July 2014, 17:43:20
Damn it, why does it have to be Canada Day today.  :'(
Pls move faster mail. Thx

Yeah... Canada day.. I recieved in the mail my 2560x1440 monitor yesterday and I can't go search it because of that. At least I'm not working :)

throw it away!

4K4LEGITBALLERS

TN Panels are for noobs. :p

Exactly :), at that price, it was either a 1440p IPS or 4K TN, and since there is not much to do with 4k for now, I prefer to have an IPS panel.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 01 July 2014, 17:49:51
spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Tue, 01 July 2014, 19:34:59
Just put them on my also new KÛL ES-87 (MX Clear). Loving life right now!  :thumb:
Best day off from work (power outage) ever! Good thing I have power. Here is the album/fisrt impressions. http://imgur.com/a/v5DB9
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 01 July 2014, 19:42:08
spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.

Oh, yours are in Vancouver already? Mine still haven't entered Canada yet...
My set will probably arrive Thursday/Friday :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 01 July 2014, 19:54:32
spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.

Oh, yours are in Vancouver already? Mine still haven't entered Canada yet...
My set will probably arrive Thursday/Friday :(

no wait.....i got my tracking numbers mixed up -_-

there's still hope that it's here and just hasn't been scanned cause lazy mailman.

in good news, i have my mkawa air filter tomorrow lol

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CK Briefs on Tue, 01 July 2014, 19:58:44

spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.

Oh, yours are in Vancouver already? Mine still haven't entered Canada yet...
My set will probably arrive Thursday/Friday :(

no wait.....i got my tracking numbers mixed up -_-

there's still hope that it's here and just hasn't been scanned cause lazy mailman.

in good news, i have my mkawa air filter tomorrow lol

Pretty sure we have the best air quality in North America over here :P

(Yes I know what an air filter is for)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Tue, 01 July 2014, 20:17:28
I want my granite :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 01 July 2014, 21:21:22
I want my granite :(
Me too Glod
*pats on back
Me too...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: EppyKay on Tue, 01 July 2014, 21:45:29
Better? :)

Looks like I've ordered wrong set, don't have enough keys for my ergodox, this is what I've ordered: Common, text modifiers, ErgoDoxian
And I still missing 1u 2xCtrl, 2xAlt and few more keycaps you can see from screenshot.
Probably I've should order Text Modifiers pro instead :( or some blank keycaps.

If you want something that matches the mods you could try buying one of the blank grey kits on pimpmykeyboard. They have the same color code as the granite mods(GDE). I just ordered a numpad kit to have some extra 1u blanks and it already shipped. It should be here by saturday; If you want I'll let you know if they actually match before you put in an order.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 01 July 2014, 22:17:18

spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.

Oh, yours are in Vancouver already? Mine still haven't entered Canada yet...
My set will probably arrive Thursday/Friday :(

no wait.....i got my tracking numbers mixed up -_-

there's still hope that it's here and just hasn't been scanned cause lazy mailman.

in good news, i have my mkawa air filter tomorrow lol

Pretty sure we have the best air quality in North America over here :P

(Yes I know what an air filter is for)

Can't smell fresh air over your melted 7x GMK spacebar. huehuehue
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Tue, 01 July 2014, 22:31:02

spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.

Oh, yours are in Vancouver already? Mine still haven't entered Canada yet...
My set will probably arrive Thursday/Friday :(

no wait.....i got my tracking numbers mixed up -_-

there's still hope that it's here and just hasn't been scanned cause lazy mailman.

in good news, i have my mkawa air filter tomorrow lol

Pretty sure we have the best air quality in North America over here :P

(Yes I know what an air filter is for)

Can't smell fresh air over your melted 7x GMK spacebar. huehuehue

he has a limited edition karate chopped pair of 3x spacebars though right?  maybe they will fit on my minila :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 01 July 2014, 22:33:43

spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.

Oh, yours are in Vancouver already? Mine still haven't entered Canada yet...
My set will probably arrive Thursday/Friday :(

no wait.....i got my tracking numbers mixed up -_-

there's still hope that it's here and just hasn't been scanned cause lazy mailman.

in good news, i have my mkawa air filter tomorrow lol

Pretty sure we have the best air quality in North America over here :P

(Yes I know what an air filter is for)

Can't smell fresh air over your melted 7x GMK spacebar. huehuehue

he has a limited edition karate chopped pair of 3x spacebars though right?  maybe they will fit on my minila :D
PBT too! :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vovkab on Tue, 01 July 2014, 23:36:51
Better? :)

Looks like I've ordered wrong set, don't have enough keys for my ergodox, this is what I've ordered: Common, text modifiers, ErgoDoxian
And I still missing 1u 2xCtrl, 2xAlt and few more keycaps you can see from screenshot.
Probably I've should order Text Modifiers pro instead :( or some blank keycaps.

If you want something that matches the mods you could try buying one of the blank grey kits on pimpmykeyboard. They have the same color code as the granite mods(GDE). I just ordered a numpad kit to have some extra 1u blanks and it already shipped. It should be here by saturday; If you want I'll let you know if they actually match before you put in an order.

It would be great if you can check if they match, thanks for pointing me to this set!

Just checked on their website, and it looks like numpad set will not fit since it have only x1 and x2 keys, but I also need 1.5.
The one I need is "ErgoDox Modifier set".

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: EppyKay on Wed, 02 July 2014, 01:23:20
It would be great if you can check if they match, thanks for pointing me to this set!

Just checked on their website, and it looks like numpad set will not fit since it have only x1 and x2 keys, but I also need 1.5.
The one I need is "ErgoDox Modifier set".



Hmm, if that is the case, maybe you should just buy them. Best case scenario they match your printed mods, worst case you have a complete set of blank mods to go with your alphas. If you still want to wait, I'll post pics comparing them once I get them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 02 July 2014, 02:22:55
Mine have arrived in Portland!
Soon...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 02 July 2014, 02:53:01

spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.

Oh, yours are in Vancouver already? Mine still haven't entered Canada yet...
My set will probably arrive Thursday/Friday :(

no wait.....i got my tracking numbers mixed up -_-

there's still hope that it's here and just hasn't been scanned cause lazy mailman.

in good news, i have my mkawa air filter tomorrow lol

Pretty sure we have the best air quality in North America over here :P

(Yes I know what an air filter is for)

Can't smell fresh air over your melted 7x GMK spacebar. huehuehue

he has a limited edition karate chopped pair of 3x spacebars though right?  maybe they will fit on my minila :D
PBT too! :cool:

Wait, he MELTED PBT? HOW?  :confused:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 02 July 2014, 02:55:17

spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.

Oh, yours are in Vancouver already? Mine still haven't entered Canada yet...
My set will probably arrive Thursday/Friday :(

no wait.....i got my tracking numbers mixed up -_-

there's still hope that it's here and just hasn't been scanned cause lazy mailman.

in good news, i have my mkawa air filter tomorrow lol

Pretty sure we have the best air quality in North America over here :P

(Yes I know what an air filter is for)

Can't smell fresh air over your melted 7x GMK spacebar. huehuehue

he has a limited edition karate chopped pair of 3x spacebars though right?  maybe they will fit on my minila :D
PBT too! :cool:

Wait, he MELTED PBT? HOW?  :confused:

his fancy schmanzy hot pink hair dryer that's how.

stole it from sifo i think.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 02 July 2014, 03:02:16
More

spoken like true #NOTLEGITBALLERS :p

but ya...going to be a sad ducky if the caps don't come in tomorrow.  will bring camera to work and take photos there cause these caps have been too long as it is.

Oh, yours are in Vancouver already? Mine still haven't entered Canada yet...
My set will probably arrive Thursday/Friday :(

no wait.....i got my tracking numbers mixed up -_-

there's still hope that it's here and just hasn't been scanned cause lazy mailman.

in good news, i have my mkawa air filter tomorrow lol

Pretty sure we have the best air quality in North America over here :P

(Yes I know what an air filter is for)

Can't smell fresh air over your melted 7x GMK spacebar. huehuehue

he has a limited edition karate chopped pair of 3x spacebars though right?  maybe they will fit on my minila :D
PBT too! :cool:

Wait, he MELTED PBT? HOW?  :confused:

his fancy schmanzy hot pink hair dryer that's how.

stole it from sifo i think.

Wouldn't Sifo have a gold one?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 02 July 2014, 04:04:54
Surprise surprise - I just got shipping notification that my set has arrived in Australia!  That's a first :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: m1_account on Wed, 02 July 2014, 12:06:33
Got my e-mail.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 02 July 2014, 12:33:45
Just got my notification as well. So pumped. ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 02 July 2014, 12:41:24
more pictures you lazy butts!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Wed, 02 July 2014, 12:43:22
more pictures you lazy butts!

Keyboard and camera ready for action. Guess what's missing :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Wed, 02 July 2014, 12:53:07
more pictures you lazy butts!

Thissss ^^^
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 02 July 2014, 12:57:48
Just received my package a moment ago. $71.94 in taxes.
Currently unboxing and doing webcam photos cause the good camera is in use.
Will report back in an hour or so when it's on board.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Wed, 02 July 2014, 13:07:22
more pictures you lazy butts!
http://imgur.com/a/v5DB9

Are you not entertained!?!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 July 2014, 13:08:02
Just received my package a moment ago. $71.94 in taxes.
Currently unboxing and doing webcam photos cause the good camera is in use.
Will report back in an hour or so when it's on board.

Why do you have to pay taxes if Canada is part of the NAFTA?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 02 July 2014, 13:10:57
more pictures you lazy butts!
http://imgur.com/a/v5DB9

Are you not entertained!?!

ah you also picked the right super keys. good. good.

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/2545631232/hE861B528/)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 02 July 2014, 13:17:10
Just received my package a moment ago. $71.94 in taxes.
Currently unboxing and doing webcam photos cause the good camera is in use.
Will report back in an hour or so when it's on board.

Why do you have to pay taxes if Canada is part of the NAFTA?

You need to register a certificate to declare something as NAFTA. (Quite a lot of pages to declare/sign/provide for every shipment)

100% of the materials would also have to be sourced within North America, including plastics, dye, box, etc.

Anything above $20 is subject to customs fees, but many items usually pass when they're declared under $200. Taylor had quite a large order, so the tax collectors decided to jump on his package.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 02 July 2014, 13:45:52
more pictures you lazy butts!
Soon....
[attachimg=1]
best I can do for now!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 02 July 2014, 13:49:13
more pictures you lazy butts!
Soon....
(Attachment Link)
best I can do for now!

If only there was a sorting facility in ever state...Washington is only 1 hr drive away from Vancouver, BC, but it has to go all the way down to LA and back up :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Krogenar on Wed, 02 July 2014, 14:03:54
[attach=1][attach=2][attach=3]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 July 2014, 14:28:06
Just received my package a moment ago. $71.94 in taxes.
Currently unboxing and doing webcam photos cause the good camera is in use.
Will report back in an hour or so when it's on board.

Why do you have to pay taxes if Canada is part of the NAFTA?

You need to register a certificate to declare something as NAFTA. (Quite a lot of pages to declare/sign/provide for every shipment)

100% of the materials would also have to be sourced within North America, including plastics, dye, box, etc.

Anything above $20 is subject to customs fees, but many items usually pass when they're declared under $200. Taylor had quite a large order, so the tax collectors decided to jump on his package.

I understand, it is a shame though. More than $70 on an order of $200 sounds excessive.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 02 July 2014, 14:46:38
Just received my package a moment ago. $71.94 in taxes.
Currently unboxing and doing webcam photos cause the good camera is in use.
Will report back in an hour or so when it's on board.

Why do you have to pay taxes if Canada is part of the NAFTA?

You need to register a certificate to declare something as NAFTA. (Quite a lot of pages to declare/sign/provide for every shipment)

100% of the materials would also have to be sourced within North America, including plastics, dye, box, etc.

Anything above $20 is subject to customs fees, but many items usually pass when they're declared under $200. Taylor had quite a large order, so the tax collectors decided to jump on his package.

I understand, it is a shame though. More than $70 on an order of $200 sounds excessive.
That's cause it wasn't a $200 order.  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Wed, 02 July 2014, 14:59:39
Mine were delivered and the wife texted me a picture of the box.

She is a cruel, cruel woman.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 02 July 2014, 15:01:27
Mine were delivered and the wife texted me a picture of the box.

She is a cruel, cruel woman.

Next thing you know, it's in the trashcan  :-X
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 02 July 2014, 15:17:56
Just received my package a moment ago. $71.94 in taxes.
Currently unboxing and doing webcam photos cause the good camera is in use.
Will report back in an hour or so when it's on board.

Why do you have to pay taxes if Canada is part of the NAFTA?

You need to register a certificate to declare something as NAFTA. (Quite a lot of pages to declare/sign/provide for every shipment)

100% of the materials would also have to be sourced within North America, including plastics, dye, box, etc.

Anything above $20 is subject to customs fees, but many items usually pass when they're declared under $200. Taylor had quite a large order, so the tax collectors decided to jump on his package.

I understand, it is a shame though. More than $70 on an order of $200 sounds excessive.

$520 order.  :p

http://imgur.com/a/Kwmzc#0 potato album
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Wed, 02 July 2014, 15:41:23
Niceeeee order taylord. No thank you boxes on lowly keypad only purchase--be thankful you got one! He he :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ZeeKay on Wed, 02 July 2014, 16:36:37
Yay! The wife didn't throw them out!

10-key done, will have to finally put my 'dox together for the rest.

http://imgur.com/a/aMQqy

(http://i.imgur.com/Ne6Re8kh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/SFvkwuKh.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 02 July 2014, 16:42:20
Got my Granite!
(http://a.pomf.se/aolwoa.JPG)
(http://a.pomf.se/mffghz.JPG)
Dat kitty!
(http://a.pomf.se/lbyslr.JPG)
(http://a.pomf.se/iiriwb.JPG)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 02 July 2014, 17:03:17
Just received my package a moment ago. $71.94 in taxes.
Currently unboxing and doing webcam photos cause the good camera is in use.
Will report back in an hour or so when it's on board.

Why do you have to pay taxes if Canada is part of the NAFTA?

You need to register a certificate to declare something as NAFTA. (Quite a lot of pages to declare/sign/provide for every shipment)

100% of the materials would also have to be sourced within North America, including plastics, dye, box, etc.

Anything above $20 is subject to customs fees, but many items usually pass when they're declared under $200. Taylor had quite a large order, so the tax collectors decided to jump on his package.

I understand, it is a shame though. More than $70 on an order of $200 sounds excessive.

$520 order.  :p

http://imgur.com/a/Kwmzc#0 (http://imgur.com/a/Kwmzc#0) potato album

It is still high, but that makes more sense for sure.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 02 July 2014, 18:22:35
Mine got here today also.

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Curts%20Pcs/20140702_172016.jpg)

More pictures later.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 02 July 2014, 19:48:29
It's gonna take a little while to sort through all this... stay tuned for more (non-potato) pictures!
(http://i.imgur.com/hNyxAqo.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/YsSrVKe.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/M7N5fWL.jpg)
Thanks again Matt3o & Signature Plastics / Pimp My Keyboard! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: xmc on Wed, 02 July 2014, 21:12:52
Got my Granite!
Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/aolwoa.JPG)

That is ... eerily similar to what I have coming my way. Except I'm going for no RGB mods, and it looks like some of your keys are in unconventional locations.  Do you find putting E on the index finger to be better, for example?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 02 July 2014, 21:36:26
It's gonna take a little while to sort through all this... stay tuned for more (non-potato) pictures!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hNyxAqo.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YsSrVKe.jpg)

Show Image
(http://imgur.com/M7N5fWL.jpg)

Thanks again Matt3o & Signature Plastics / Pimp My Keyboard! :thumb:

Reminds me of lego bags...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 02 July 2014, 21:40:45
Got my Granite!
Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/aolwoa.JPG)

...it looks like some of your keys are in unconventional locations.  Do you find putting E on the index finger to be better, for example?
I'm still tweaking the layout, but yeah, it does suit my typing style.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 02 July 2014, 21:41:59
Got my Granite!
Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/aolwoa.JPG)

Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/mffghz.JPG)

Dat kitty!
Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/lbyslr.JPG)

Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/iiriwb.JPG)


this is just a thing of beauty.  now i wish I got the mono set.  i got the standard alphas, but i got the icon mods...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Wed, 02 July 2014, 22:43:29
Got my Granite!
Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/aolwoa.JPG)

Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/mffghz.JPG)

Dat kitty!
Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/lbyslr.JPG)

Show Image
(http://a.pomf.se/iiriwb.JPG)


Super nice! I can't wait to get mine. Got my notice today. Icons and Mono legends are So clean looking.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 02 July 2014, 22:51:34
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Watermarked/imageedit_1_2928751349.jpg)

I'll take some more pics tomorrow during the day time.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Wed, 02 July 2014, 23:28:16
Yay ! :D

(http://s15.postimg.org/61opv14pj/MG_1298.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/61opv14pj/) (http://s15.postimg.org/5dfvc35zr/MG_1299.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5dfvc35zr/) (http://s15.postimg.org/o71o9347r/MG_1300.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/o71o9347r/)

(http://s15.postimg.org/oxueev6l3/MG_1301.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oxueev6l3/) (http://s15.postimg.org/m516uu68n/MG_1302.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/m516uu68n/) (http://s15.postimg.org/lgscbw7iv/MG_1303.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/lgscbw7iv/) (http://s15.postimg.org/4hjdwmwbb/MG_1304.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4hjdwmwbb/)

(http://s3.postimg.org/qv6dsb9lb/MG_1308.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qv6dsb9lb/) (http://s3.postimg.org/jgh1zxnpr/MG_1309.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jgh1zxnpr/) (http://s15.postimg.org/bm175o3kn/MG_1310.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bm175o3kn/)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 03 July 2014, 00:27:58
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Yay ! :D

(http://s15.postimg.org/61opv14pj/MG_1298.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/61opv14pj/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/5dfvc35zr/MG_1299.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5dfvc35zr/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/o71o9347r/MG_1300.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/o71o9347r/)


(http://s15.postimg.org/oxueev6l3/MG_1301.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oxueev6l3/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/m516uu68n/MG_1302.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/m516uu68n/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/lgscbw7iv/MG_1303.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/lgscbw7iv/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/4hjdwmwbb/MG_1304.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4hjdwmwbb/)


(http://s3.postimg.org/qv6dsb9lb/MG_1308.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qv6dsb9lb/)
(http://s3.postimg.org/jgh1zxnpr/MG_1309.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jgh1zxnpr/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/bm175o3kn/MG_1310.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bm175o3kn/)

Woah what is that pad. That thing looks crazy.
PS: everyone get ready to sell me your orders please.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 03 July 2014, 00:43:25
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Yay ! :D

(http://s15.postimg.org/61opv14pj/MG_1298.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/61opv14pj/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/5dfvc35zr/MG_1299.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5dfvc35zr/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/o71o9347r/MG_1300.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/o71o9347r/)


(http://s15.postimg.org/oxueev6l3/MG_1301.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oxueev6l3/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/m516uu68n/MG_1302.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/m516uu68n/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/lgscbw7iv/MG_1303.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/lgscbw7iv/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/4hjdwmwbb/MG_1304.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4hjdwmwbb/)


(http://s3.postimg.org/qv6dsb9lb/MG_1308.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qv6dsb9lb/)
(http://s3.postimg.org/jgh1zxnpr/MG_1309.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jgh1zxnpr/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/bm175o3kn/MG_1310.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bm175o3kn/)

What pad is that? Who makes it?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 03 July 2014, 01:03:09
Those orange and, in particular, yellow modifiers look splendid :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Thu, 03 July 2014, 01:06:00
It's an iOne Scorpius 32 (http://www.amazon.com/Scorpius-32-Keypad-Professional-Numeric/dp/B0016PB994), picked it up for $27 and stuck a Teensy into it :)

(http://s27.postimg.org/r5r8x7h1b/MG_1174.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/r5r8x7h1b/)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 03 July 2014, 01:29:08
It's an iOne Scorpius 32 (http://www.amazon.com/Scorpius-32-Keypad-Professional-Numeric/dp/B0016PB994), picked it up for $27 and stuck a Teensy into it :)

(http://s27.postimg.org/r5r8x7h1b/MG_1174.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/r5r8x7h1b/)

They also make a beige version, but I can't find one for sale anywhere. 

Nice job with the Teensy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 July 2014, 01:57:36
Got my Granite!
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Dat kitty!
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FANTASTIC! can I use your photos as reference material?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 03 July 2014, 03:01:13
Got my Granite!
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Dat kitty!
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FANTASTIC! can I use your photos as reference material?
Of course, man.
Whatever you need  :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Thu, 03 July 2014, 05:50:09
This all looks soooo goood. Especially the rgb icon mods, i'm so glad that i went for them.
I'm really excited how the international legends will look with their blue :P. Anybody got them already? POST PICTURES!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 July 2014, 06:09:49
Got my Granite!
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FANTASTIC! can I use your photos as reference material?
Of course, man.
Whatever you need  :D

thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 03 July 2014, 10:38:58
Too many options, barely had time to snap one more potato pic before bed... I'll take some better photos today. I'm super impressed with the legends on these, they turned out extremely crisp and detailed  :thumb:
If anyone wants to trade/sell their Rebel Alliance and/or Galactic Empire keys let me know, my co-worker may end up stealing mine  :))
(http://i.imgur.com/7nkYtzp.jpg)
just go ahead and ignore that backwards Q key....
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 03 July 2014, 10:57:39
Too many options, barely had time to snap one more potato pic before bed... I'll take some better photos today. I'm super impressed with the legends on these, they turned out extremely crisp and detailed  :thumb:
If anyone wants to trade/sell their Rebel Alliance and/or Galactic Empire keys let me know, my co-worker may end up stealing mine  :))
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just go ahead and ignore that backwards Q key....

LOVE the double boards. Inspires me to do up another one of mine.

I'm looking for a common kit, nerdom, icon pro mods.
And if anyone has a Space Invaders key from that int'l kit I would be forever appreciative.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 03 July 2014, 11:08:29
Guys, I love all your setups!

the yellow win is not actually that bad....
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wuqe on Thu, 03 July 2014, 11:29:52
Got my Granite!
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My word, Greymon, you are stylin'... :jawdrop:

Glad I got the mono symbols row, too; yours looks fabulous!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Thu, 03 July 2014, 12:28:57
just go ahead and ignore that backwards Q key....
For a good while I was thinking SP had misprinted your Q.

Damn, I'm slow....
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 03 July 2014, 13:45:10
just go ahead and ignore that backwards Q key....
For a good while I was thinking SP had misprinted your Q.

Damn, I'm slow....

That is one of the advantages of DSA, you can even make your boards look unique... :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 03 July 2014, 13:55:59
Got my Granite!
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My word, Greymon, you are stylin'... :jawdrop:

Glad I got the mono symbols row, too; yours looks fabulous!
This really is an absolute drop-dead gorgeous key set.
I consider it my end-game set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Thu, 03 July 2014, 13:56:49
Ugh i want my granite........so jelly

im so glad i ordered 2 sets so that i could do both my ergodox and another keyboard

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 03 July 2014, 14:09:09
Updated with less potatoey pics!
http://imgur.com/a/Kwmzc

(http://i.imgur.com/ibHMP0I.jpg)

How many other people have that blank left shift?  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 03 July 2014, 14:19:34
Updated with less potatoey pics!
http://imgur.com/a/Kwmzc

Looking good man! I have one question though... you bought $520 worth of Granite DSA and you still want to buy more?!


That's some serious dedication right there!  :thumb:
I can dig it though, I wish I'd bought a second Numpad, second Nerdom, the Mono-legend and Int'l Mono-Legend kits :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 03 July 2014, 14:23:55
Updated with less potatoey pics!
http://imgur.com/a/Kwmzc

Looking good man! I have one question though... you bought $520 worth of Granite DSA and you still want to buy more?!


That's some serious dedication right there!  :thumb:
I can dig it though, I wish I'd bought a second Numpad, second Nerdom, the Mono-legend and Int'l Mono-Legend kits :p

Yeah really regretting not getting second common, icon pro, Nerdom, int'l for SI key and maybe more ^.~
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tmartin on Thu, 03 July 2014, 14:34:15
(http://trevormartin.smugmug.com/photos/i-cvdk3VN/1/M/i-cvdk3VN-M.jpg) (http://trevormartin.smugmug.com/Photos/Hidden/n-XzKD9/i-cvdk3VN/A)

Granite on my CM XT.  It's my work keyboard so all I have is my phone.  Just the basic set-up, although I am glad I sprung for the blue enter.  I regret not buying the nerdom though.  If anyone would like to sell either their Linux Tux or X-windows system keys send me a message.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 03 July 2014, 14:38:35
(http://trevormartin.smugmug.com/photos/i-cvdk3VN/1/M/i-cvdk3VN-M.jpg) (http://trevormartin.smugmug.com/Photos/Hidden/n-XzKD9/i-cvdk3VN/A)

Granite on my CM XT.  It's my work keyboard so all I have is my phone.  Just the basic set-up, although I am glad I sprung for the blue enter.  I regret not buying the nerdom though.  If anyone would like to sell either their Linux Tux or X-windows system keys send me a message.

Looks great. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrexD on Thu, 03 July 2014, 15:26:55
Received my granite today in England. Will post pics when lighting permits. Such a nice set! feel like it might take a while to get used to the profile but it's totally worth it at the moment.

Thanks for this Matt3o!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 03 July 2014, 17:02:52
Guys, I love all your setups!

the yellow win is not actually that bad....

+1

Thank you to everyone who ordered it so that it could go through :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Thu, 03 July 2014, 17:08:55
Too many options, barely had time to snap one more potato pic before bed... I'll take some better photos today. I'm super impressed with the legends on these, they turned out extremely crisp and detailed  :thumb:
If anyone wants to trade/sell their Rebel Alliance and/or Galactic Empire keys let me know, my co-worker may end up stealing mine  :))
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(http://i.imgur.com/7nkYtzp.jpg)

just go ahead and ignore that backwards Q key....

What keyboard is that white one?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 03 July 2014, 17:13:31
Too many options, barely had time to snap one more potato pic before bed... I'll take some better photos today. I'm super impressed with the legends on these, they turned out extremely crisp and detailed  :thumb:
If anyone wants to trade/sell their Rebel Alliance and/or Galactic Empire keys let me know, my co-worker may end up stealing mine  :))
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7nkYtzp.jpg)

just go ahead and ignore that backwards Q key....

What keyboard is that white one?
Rosewill RK-9000BRI - she's been a steady workhorse for me!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: cjhard on Thu, 03 July 2014, 17:27:20
Got mine! Almost wanna kick myself for not snagging that too cool Cyrillic kit too.

I kinda want to put together a small "SP Thank You" board with the neat additionals for rare function keys or macros or something.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 03 July 2014, 19:08:48
Mine has cleared customs and has been released to canada post. W00t. Soon...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mlng on Thu, 03 July 2014, 19:12:55
Just received mine here in Australia :D 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 03 July 2014, 19:22:10
Just received mine here in Australia :D

Awesome. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: agodinhost on Thu, 03 July 2014, 19:47:10
Sniff Sniff
Buaaaaaaaa
 :-[

I want one!!!
Dammm
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 03 July 2014, 19:59:36
Mine is apparently "Missed delivery - Scheduled for another delivery attempt today" at about 8am today.

I thought they only did one delivery per day, and not on weekends.  So looks like I won't get to play with it this weekend, a shame 'cause I have today (Friday) off work too.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 03 July 2014, 20:50:12
Mine is apparently "Missed delivery - Scheduled for another delivery attempt today" at about 8am today.

I thought they only did one delivery per day, and not on weekends.  So looks like I won't get to play with it this weekend, a shame 'cause I have today (Friday) off work too.

Rowdy, get in your car, load that gun and really go POSTAL on those bastards  >:( .  Don't let them get away with making you wait this long for that valuable prize.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Thu, 03 July 2014, 20:53:38
Mine is apparently "Missed delivery - Scheduled for another delivery attempt today" at about 8am today.

I thought they only did one delivery per day, and not on weekends.  So looks like I won't get to play with it this weekend, a shame 'cause I have today (Friday) off work too.

Rowdy, get in your car, load that gun and really go POSTAL on those bastards  >:( .  Don't let them get away with making you wait this long for that valuable prize.

He is in Australia, not America. Very different gun laws. I doubt he owns a gun.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 04 July 2014, 00:25:12
Man really wish I would have also gotten Cyrillic, Blank RGB's, & Lost and Found.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mlng on Fri, 04 July 2014, 00:34:15
Mine is apparently "Missed delivery - Scheduled for another delivery attempt today" at about 8am today.

I thought they only did one delivery per day, and not on weekends.  So looks like I won't get to play with it this weekend, a shame 'cause I have today (Friday) off work too.

Rowdy, get in your car, load that gun and really go POSTAL on those bastards  >:( .  Don't let them get away with making you wait this long for that valuable prize.

He is in Australia, not America. Very different gun laws. I doubt he owns a gun.

Funnily enough, I think so is Elrick  :D (inferred from his location..).  Bad luck Rowdy - hate it when that happens, which is why I send all my "important" boxes to the office  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Fri, 04 July 2014, 01:40:54
Man really wish I would have also gotten Cyrillic, Blank RGB's, & Lost and Found.

i got 2 out of 3.

rgb was crazy expensive
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 04 July 2014, 02:02:23
I have no fire arms.

I could wave a Model M at them ;)

Or my nunchaku, but that is a different story.

Anyway, everyone can relax, package has arrived :) :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 04 July 2014, 02:28:50
Mine's still somewhere in between US & Canada border...  :'(
Hoping for a miracle delivery tomorrow~
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 04 July 2014, 03:30:49
I have no fire arms.

I could wave a Model M at them ;)

Or my nunchaku, but that is a different story.

Anyway, everyone can relax, package has arrived :) :D
Nah, I want to see someone get dink'd with a model m...  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 04 July 2014, 03:49:10
These are fantastic!  All accounted for.

Thank you again to Matt for arranging this - all the time spent reviewing and tweaking legends has definitely paid off!

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Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 04 July 2014, 04:14:37
I have no fire arms.

I could wave a Model M at them ;)

Or my nunchaku, but that is a different story.

Anyway, everyone can relax, package has arrived :) :D

Damn, I've got 3 registered firearms in my possession.  Although Little Howie tried his best to disarm me many years ago, there are easy ways to stop that from ever happening even here in Convict Town  :thumb: .

Never let any arsehole government take away your freedom, even if it's here.

Good your package has arrived and you have everything you had paid for.  So now we want to see some decent keyboards filled with these new works of art  ;D .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 04 July 2014, 04:48:19
Damn, I've got 3 registered firearms in my possession.  Although Little Howie tried his best to disarm me many years ago, there are easy ways to stop that from ever happening even here in Convict Town  :thumb: .

Never let any arsehole government take away your freedom, even if it's here.

Good your package has arrived and you have everything you had paid for.  So now we want to see some decent keyboards filled with these new works of art  ;D .

There is really only one complete set, but two modifiers, lost+found and nerdom, basically.

The set was going to be destined for my QFS MX green i use at work, and it is on my QFR MX black at home this weekend so I can see how they feel, being the first DSA set I have tried.

So far so good - the PBT texture feels great, the flat profile doesn't seem to bother me at all.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: hsu on Fri, 04 July 2014, 06:27:26
DSA first timers: do you like it?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Fri, 04 July 2014, 06:31:12
DSA first timers: do you like it?

I just have DSA on my keypad. Still getting used to it after a week
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 04 July 2014, 06:37:14
DSA first timers: do you like it?

Yes!  So far so good, no problems typing (no more than usual LOL), easily legible legends.

I have noticed a bit of uneven spacing - the gap between K and L, for example, is much wider than elsewhere on the keyboard.  The 3# seems to be slightly closer to the space bar than the rest of the number row.  Nothing that glaring, nothing rubbing against anything else, but for the perfectionist or OCD sufferer it might be noticable.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Fri, 04 July 2014, 06:39:39
These are fantastic!  All accounted for.

Thank you again to Matt for arranging this - all the time spent reviewing and tweaking legends has definitely paid off!

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that looks awesome. congrats rowdy
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 04 July 2014, 07:03:16
I have noticed a bit of uneven spacing - the gap between K and L, for example, is much wider than elsewhere on the keyboard.  The 3# seems to be slightly closer to the space bar than the rest of the number row.  Nothing that glaring, nothing rubbing against anything else, but for the perfectionist or OCD sufferer it might be noticable.

I thought they would do their best to not deform the DSA's when re-heating them.  So much for that, looks like I see these already heading into the Classifieds  ::) .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mlng on Fri, 04 July 2014, 09:49:23
It's on my board now and I gotta say it looks fantastic.   The photos don't do it justice  :thumb:

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http://imgur.com/a/ywCQR
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Fri, 04 July 2014, 10:04:37
I have no fire arms.

I could wave a Model M at them ;)

Or my nunchaku, but that is a different story.

Anyway, everyone can relax, package has arrived :) :D

W00t. Thats exciting. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: xqz on Fri, 04 July 2014, 10:04:49
Pictures look awesome. Very sad I just heard about this set.

Would love to take a set off someone who doesn't want theirs.. Or I can take a spacebar off someone as well
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 July 2014, 10:56:51
I have noticed a bit of uneven spacing - the gap between K and L, for example, is much wider than elsewhere on the keyboard.  The 3# seems to be slightly closer to the space bar than the rest of the number row.  Nothing that glaring, nothing rubbing against anything else, but for the perfectionist or OCD sufferer it might be noticable.

I thought they would do their best to not deform the DSA's when re-heating them.  So much for that, looks like I see these already heading into the Classifieds  ::) .

Meaning that you are gonna sell yours? There is great interest around GH on this set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 04 July 2014, 11:19:06
I have noticed a bit of uneven spacing - the gap between K and L, for example, is much wider than elsewhere on the keyboard.  The 3# seems to be slightly closer to the space bar than the rest of the number row.  Nothing that glaring, nothing rubbing against anything else, but for the perfectionist or OCD sufferer it might be noticable.

I thought they would do their best to not deform the DSA's when re-heating them.  So much for that, looks like I see these already heading into the Classifieds  ::) .

Meaning that you are gonna sell yours? There is great interest around GH on this set.

I'm still looking for any granite I can get my hands on.
Namely common kit, mods, icon mods pro, nerdom, any Space Invaders keys I can get.
Will consider everything else!

In regards to the spacings. I've noticed the on all my DSA sets. It's extremely noticeable if you shine back lights beneath them, you can see the warp on the sides of some keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 04 July 2014, 12:12:20
This must be the fastest turn around time ever, Im jelly. ;o
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: strict on Fri, 04 July 2014, 12:30:56
If anyone wants to unload their granite set I'll buy it! I don't mind some warping  :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 July 2014, 13:25:27
I have noticed a bit of uneven spacing - the gap between K and L, for example, is much wider than elsewhere on the keyboard.  The 3# seems to be slightly closer to the space bar than the rest of the number row.  Nothing that glaring, nothing rubbing against anything else, but for the perfectionist or OCD sufferer it might be noticable.

I thought they would do their best to not deform the DSA's when re-heating them.  So much for that, looks like I see these already heading into the Classifieds  ::) .

Meaning that you are gonna sell yours? There is great interest around GH on this set.

I'm still looking for any granite I can get my hands on.
Namely common kit, mods, icon mods pro, nerdom, any Space Invaders keys I can get.
Will consider everything else!

In regards to the spacings. I've noticed the on all my DSA sets. It's extremely noticeable if you shine back lights beneath them, you can see the warp on the sides of some keys.

I do not really care about spacing, of course any opinion is respectable. I was just surprised that someone may give up her set just because of a detail like that.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: eMps on Fri, 04 July 2014, 13:54:57
I got my package a few days ago. The keys look fantastic, and the sound made by the space bar is simply AMAZING (MX blue, Filco MJ2 TKL)!

It's my first DSA set, and I'm really liking it so far :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 04 July 2014, 15:09:21
Set up another board, a CMS QF XT:

(http://s27.postimg.org/55bxbpg2n/MG_1313.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/55bxbpg2n/) (http://s27.postimg.org/nm6c2iw0v/MG_1315.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nm6c2iw0v/)

I was noticing the legends on the Cyrillic set looked rather grey than black so I took a closer look:

(http://s27.postimg.org/5xelawk9r/MG_2413.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5xelawk9r/) (http://s27.postimg.org/oe901q07z/MG_2415.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oe901q07z/) (http://s27.postimg.org/j441affz3/MG_2416.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/j441affz3/)

(First picture in hi-res here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByFalc_WhYosYXdwdmpyNVBlZVk/edit?usp=sharing))

I'm wondering if this is a bad set (and I have to contact SP for a replacement) or if it's an inherent problem w/ the process -- if you own a Cyrillic set, does it look the same or is your printing up to par w/ the other sets ?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Fri, 04 July 2014, 15:29:32
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Set up another board, a CMS QF XT:

(http://s27.postimg.org/55bxbpg2n/MG_1313.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/55bxbpg2n/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/nm6c2iw0v/MG_1315.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nm6c2iw0v/)


I was noticing the legends on the Cyrillic set looked rather grey than black so I took a closer look:

(http://s27.postimg.org/5xelawk9r/MG_2413.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5xelawk9r/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/oe901q07z/MG_2415.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oe901q07z/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/j441affz3/MG_2416.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/j441affz3/)

(First picture in hi-res here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByFalc_WhYosYXdwdmpyNVBlZVk/edit?usp=sharing))

I'm wondering if this is a bad set (and I have to contact SP for a replacement) or if it's an inherent problem w/ the process -- if you own a Cyrillic set, does it look the same or is your printing up to par w/ the other sets ?

My Cyrillic set is not as sharp as the base set... the 'B' 'H' & 'O' keys most noticeably show the same kind of slight fade towards the top of the legend - I'll try to take some example photos if I get a chance today or tomorrow. IMO it is not very noticeable unless looking *very* closely in person, or if comparing both key sets side by side. Maybe this was the slight issue SP ran into during production? (I remember hearing something about a potential snag with Cyrillic).

There are also keys that are slightly warped; if you look at my photo* the spacing between keys is not perfectly consistent, especially around the 'F' key on the Poker II & the 'E' key on the Rosewill. None of these tiny defects bother me really and I still think the set looks amazing, but if you are the type that can't stop seeing little defects once you've noticed them it might make you crazy. Good for those that want to pick some up on the classifieds I guess  :p

edit: p.s. really cool chair you've got!
doubt edit: just realized my O key was on sideways thanks to your photos, lmao - DSA so sneaky!
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More
(http://i.imgur.com/7nkYtzp.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 04 July 2014, 15:38:10
#lookingToPickSomeUp
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 04 July 2014, 15:42:07
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I was noticing the legends on the Cyrillic set looked rather grey than black so I took a closer look:

(http://s27.postimg.org/5xelawk9r/MG_2413.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5xelawk9r/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/oe901q07z/MG_2415.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oe901q07z/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/j441affz3/MG_2416.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/j441affz3/)

(First picture in hi-res here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByFalc_WhYosYXdwdmpyNVBlZVk/edit?usp=sharing))

I'm wondering if this is a bad set (and I have to contact SP for a replacement) or if it's an inherent problem w/ the process -- if you own a Cyrillic set, does it look the same or is your printing up to par w/ the other sets ?
Yikes, that's no good...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 04 July 2014, 16:37:06
My Cyrillic set is not as sharp as the base set... the 'B' 'H' & 'O' keys most noticeably show the same kind of slight fade towards the top of the legend - I'll try to take some example photos if I get a chance today or tomorrow. IMO it is not very noticeable unless looking *very* closely in person, or if comparing both key sets side by side.

I was scrutinizing your picture very closely, as far as I can tell your set looks a lot better. It's very noticeable on mine. :/

There are also keys that are slightly warped; if you look at my photo* the spacing between keys is not perfectly consistent, especially around the 'F' key on the Poker II & the 'E' key on the Rosewill. None of these tiny defects bother me really and I still think the set looks amazing, but if you are the type that can't stop seeing little defects once you've noticed them it might make you crazy. Good for those that want to pick some up on the classifieds I guess  :p

I agree, the sets are amazing. The warping is to be expected, doesn't bother me :) Very noticeable on my QFR:

(http://s15.postimg.org/4hjdwmwbb/MG_1304.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4hjdwmwbb/)

One could paint the backplate white to mask the warpage I presume. ;)

edit: p.s. really cool chair you've got!
doubt edit: just realized my O key was on sideways thanks to your photos, lmao - DSA so sneaky!
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Hehe, I just swapped three keys to comply w/ the russian layout after looking it up :) Also started w/ the ESC key pointing to the upper right (to make it different from the home key), just didn't look right.

I did relay the chair comment to Mrs. Grendel, she it the one responsible for painting it. Her response was "Of course it is !" ;) In its full glory:

(http://s13.postimg.org/69xpys2vn/MG_1320.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/69xpys2vn/)

I did move the red arrow cluster to the QFXT BTW, looked too busy on the QFR w/ the yellow and orange keys in that area IMHO.

(http://s30.postimg.org/cyi5r8rl9/MG_1319.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/cyi5r8rl9/)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 04 July 2014, 16:43:17
I can't stop taking pictures!
(http://a.pomf.se/rmgvis.JPG)
I like Granite best with just a hint of color.
(http://a.pomf.se/vynfhm.JPG)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 04 July 2014, 16:57:32
I believe you guys need to push those caps a little deeper into the stem
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 04 July 2014, 17:05:39
Not me, they all sit as far as they go.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Ronnn on Fri, 04 July 2014, 17:19:10
Just got my set this morning. Looks fantastic on my poker 2. Can't wait to receive lightsaver and put all the caps on ;D

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4f_BBxlEtqE/U7cnMlQH1rI/AAAAAAAAAqs/6yhAGJiRTJ8/s0/IMG_20140704_180825.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 04 July 2014, 19:38:01
I just got my package today, and I have never received the shipping notice, I want to share it just in case someone is still waiting for the notice, you may get your set first, with no notice at all.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 04 July 2014, 19:38:24
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I was noticing the legends on the Cyrillic set looked rather grey than black so I took a closer look:

(http://s27.postimg.org/5xelawk9r/MG_2413.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5xelawk9r/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/oe901q07z/MG_2415.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oe901q07z/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/j441affz3/MG_2416.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/j441affz3/)

(First picture in hi-res here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByFalc_WhYosYXdwdmpyNVBlZVk/edit?usp=sharing))

I'm wondering if this is a bad set (and I have to contact SP for a replacement) or if it's an inherent problem w/ the process -- if you own a Cyrillic set, does it look the same or is your printing up to par w/ the other sets ?
Yikes, that's no good...
NOOOOOOOOOOO, this kit was the reason I ordered this...  :'(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 04 July 2014, 20:56:40
I have noticed a bit of uneven spacing - the gap between K and L, for example, is much wider than elsewhere on the keyboard.  The 3# seems to be slightly closer to the space bar than the rest of the number row.  Nothing that glaring, nothing rubbing against anything else, but for the perfectionist or OCD sufferer it might be noticable.

I thought they would do their best to not deform the DSA's when re-heating them.  So much for that, looks like I see these already heading into the Classifieds  ::) .

It seems to me that the gap between J and K is less than the average spacing, and between K and L is greater, suggesting that the stem on the K is very slightly off centre.  I had a look, but the different is so small that I'd need some precision measuring device to make sure.

The keycaps are pressed all the way down, btw, on MX blacks, so there shouldn't be any extra little bumps to inhibit keycap placement.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 04 July 2014, 22:53:51
Has anybody from Germany got the set yet? I am not really afraid something is wrong yet, but since guys from Australia already got their sets I am kinda curious ;)

I never got a shipping notice, but that seems to be mean nothing. I had a rather big order with the international kit among others...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 05 July 2014, 00:25:29
Has anybody from Germany got the set yet? I am not really afraid something is wrong yet, but since guys from Australia already got their sets I am kinda curious ;)

I never got a shipping notice, but that seems to be mean nothing. I had a rather big order with the international kit among others...

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1367500#msg1367500

Slight delay with sets including the international kit - nothing to worry about yet, I would think.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: xmc on Sat, 05 July 2014, 01:57:28
I got a sachet of extra keys in place of my mono legends.  Some of these aren't part of any set in particular, so far as I can tell.  Does anyone have some insight into where these came from?

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For the image impaired:
SGI Logo
Space Invader
Duck
Lowercase Alpha
Lowercase Beta
Lowercase Lambda
Lowercase Mu
Lowercase Omega
Infinity
Guillemets
A grave
C cedilla
E acute
E grave
E circumflex
1x1 ENTER
Long dash
Euro symbol
Small ring
Section mark
Courier-font lowercase L ?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 05 July 2014, 02:01:14
I got a sachet of extra keys in place of my mono legends.  Some of these aren't part of any set in particular, so far as I can tell.  Does anyone have some insight into where these came from?

(Attachment Link)

Looks like Granite International Mono Legend (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-international-mono-legend/).
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 July 2014, 02:04:06
Regarding orders with international kits.

I believe orders with international kits will be processed last.

Regarding the Cyrillic set and sublimation in general.

It seems that the only way to have a very sharp and dark legend is by placing the legend straight in the middle. Legends that are near the edges might come out a little "blurry". This is something I didn't know and SP never mentioned.

Also, my Cyrillic set actually came out pretty well (not as bad as the pictures above at least), so I believe it's just a set up problem. Some kits might come up worse than others based on how well the sheet wrapped the keycaps during sublimation. In fact my kitty cap (the closest to the margin of the legends) is pretty much perfect, meaning that it mostly depends on the skill of the machinist.

Now, please note that a little color variation or blurriness is understand and should be considered within the error margin of the technology. If you feel that you received a flawed kit, send the pictures to SP and ask if the your set is within acceptable margin. Don't be and áss when asking, kindness will be awarded.

Regarding bent/warped keys.

DSA PBT is very well know to be less "flush" than ABS, there are a lot of pictures around of blank PBT DSA kits. Sublimated kits have to be heated again to print the legend, so warping is even more likely to happen. Again a little shape variation is understood. I prefer a set that is slightly warped to one that shines after 2 months of usage.

I don't think the stem could come out off center or at least it would be very difficult. It is more likely that it is just bent on a side.

Little imperfections can be actually fixed with a heat blower (I'm not sure a hair dryer is enough) and lot of patience. I'm not sure anyone can do it at home. If you look at my pictures none of the sets I have are noticeably (or unbearably) distorted, but if you fell that some of your keys are really too warped --again-- take a picture and ask SP if the error is within margin.

If you want an opinion before asking SP, send a picture of the culprit together with an OK cap here on the forum.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: xmc on Sat, 05 July 2014, 02:07:12
I got a sachet of extra keys in place of my mono legends.  Some of these aren't part of any set in particular, so far as I can tell.  Does anyone have some insight into where these came from?

(Attachment Link)

Looks like Granite International Mono Legend (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-international-mono-legend/).

Gosh, I'm such a doof.  Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 July 2014, 02:10:57
I got a sachet of extra keys in place of my mono legends.  Some of these aren't part of any set in particular, so far as I can tell.  Does anyone have some insight into where these came from?

(Attachment Link)

Looks like Granite International Mono Legend (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-international-mono-legend/).

Gosh, I'm such a doof.  Thanks!

If SP sent you the wrong kit, contact them, I'm pretty sure they will rectify.

If you took the wrong kit, send a message here (http://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/the-granite-aftermarket-thread-t7841.html), being an international kit you may have more luck on DT.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 05 July 2014, 03:01:01
Regarding orders with international kits.

I believe orders with international kits will be processed last.


I got this message from Melissa the 25th of June:
Quote
No, the international sets will not cause a delay in the order, they are being printed today and we are still printing many of the 'common' kits to fill orders.

International sets will have blue legends as illustrated in the picture on our website.

I hope this helps!

 

Melissa Petersen

Signature Plastics LLC

But I have not seen any pictures of intl sets yet, so I am inclined to believe you may be right and Melissa just .. Well lied is a harsh word.. But then again I'm not impressed with SPs communication skill.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 July 2014, 03:25:33
no lies, they won't be "delayed", they will be processed last :) as of now I haven't seen any intl kit (I did not have them either) so I'm inclined to think that this is the case.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: cjhard on Sat, 05 July 2014, 07:32:58
Don't give up hope
(http://i.imgur.com/KMiXHKE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/YFFixWy.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/z7i5sjC.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 July 2014, 07:38:52
cool! intl kits on the run!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 05 July 2014, 07:41:24
Don't give up hope
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(http://i.imgur.com/KMiXHKE.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/YFFixWy.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/z7i5sjC.jpg)


Looks good! :-) But the blue, how close of a match would you judge it to be to the BCT one here: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Signature_Plastics_PBT_colours

It looks very light blue in the picture, in fact it looks closer to BDO.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 July 2014, 07:56:30
blue is light blue for a reason (it doesn't necessarily match the blue enter)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: cjhard on Sat, 05 July 2014, 08:05:51
You can't really match a dye on one plastic color to the color of another plastic, these aren't doublshot :-P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 July 2014, 08:10:16
it's more of an UX concern, but yes, it's very hard to match the PBT color.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 05 July 2014, 08:19:00
You can't really match a dye on one plastic color to the color of another plastic, these aren't doublshot :-P

I guess I'm just trying to come to terms with the fact that I can't count on any of the colours mentioned being the right ones. But the shades are somewhat like what was advertised.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 July 2014, 08:35:48
You can't really match a dye on one plastic color to the color of another plastic, these aren't doublshot :-P

I guess I'm just trying to come to terms with the fact that I can't count on any of the colours mentioned being the right ones. But the shades are somewhat like what was advertised.

I really don't understand what you mean. The PBT color codes are fixed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: madhias on Sat, 05 July 2014, 09:02:08
Has anybody from Germany got the set yet? I am not really afraid something is wrong yet, but since guys from Australia already got their sets I am kinda curious ;)

I never got a shipping notice, but that seems to be mean nothing. I had a rather big order with the international kit among others...

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1367500#msg1367500

Slight delay with sets including the international kit - nothing to worry about yet, I would think.

I have an international kit ordered, and already got shipping information on 26th of June! I have not received my package yet, but Austrian customs is maybe the slowest one...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 05 July 2014, 09:02:59
You can't really match a dye on one plastic color to the color of another plastic, these aren't doublshot :-P

I guess I'm just trying to come to terms with the fact that I can't count on any of the colours mentioned being the right ones. But the shades are somewhat like what was advertised.

I really don't understand what you mean. The PBT color codes are fixed.

Well, color codes don't really mean anything if they can range between any shade of the primary color in that color code :-)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 July 2014, 09:09:47
Well, color codes don't really mean anything if they can range between any shade of the primary color in that color code :-)

All PBT colors are the same all along the whole set. I still don't understand what you mean.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 05 July 2014, 09:32:48
Well, color codes don't really mean anything if they can range between any shade of the primary color in that color code :-)

All PBT colors are the same all along the whole set. I still don't understand what you mean.

On the group buy the blue sublimated legends on the Intl sets were listed as being the BCT blue from signature plastics. And it seems as if the blue legends on the Intl sets in the picture posted today are lighter than BCT. I.e. not same color as BCT. And as you said, it is a lighter blue for a reason, I'm guessing due to SPs sublimation problems on their Intl kits.

I was not aware that the listed colors would be different to that extent on the final product
 I was aware the pictures were mockups, but I thought the colors listed were solid. I.e. that the BCT on the legends would look like the BCT from their color wheel.

I hope that made it more clear.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 05 July 2014, 09:38:30
The colors on the GB page refer to the PBT color codes, ie: the keycap color. The legends are sublimated and they have nothing to deal with the PBT colors. The color of the legends has not been disclosed anywhere.

The secondary legends on the international kits are light blue to give them a lesser visual weight.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sat, 05 July 2014, 09:38:57
You can't really match a dye on one plastic color to the color of another plastic, these aren't doublshot :-P

I guess I'm just trying to come to terms with the fact that I can't count on any of the colours mentioned being the right ones. But the shades are somewhat like what was advertised.

I really don't understand what you mean. The PBT color codes are fixed.

Well, color codes don't really mean anything if they can range between any shade of the primary color in that color code :-)

Color codes are for the PLASTIC not the text color.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Greytheory on Sat, 05 July 2014, 10:46:57
I'm in southern England and got "Attempted Delivery - Item being held, addressee being notified" on the Stamps tracking site.

Royal Mail delivered a customs note two or so hours later - £8.44 customs charge and £8 Royal Mail handling fee!

On top of that, they won't redeliver until wednesday :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 05 July 2014, 10:53:30
Regarding orders with international kits.

I believe orders with international kits will be processed last.

Regarding the Cyrillic set and sublimation in general.

It seems that the only way to have a very sharp and dark legend is by placing the legend straight in the middle. Legends that are near the edges might come out a little "blurry". This is something I didn't know and SP never mentioned.

Also, my Cyrillic set actually came out pretty well (not as bad as the pictures above at least), so I believe it's just a set up problem. Some kits might come up worse than others based on how well the sheet wrapped the keycaps during sublimation. In fact my kitty cap (the closest to the margin of the legends) is pretty much perfect, meaning that it mostly depends on the skill of the machinist.

Now, please note that a little color variation or blurriness is understand and should be considered within the error margin of the technology. If you feel that you received a flawed kit, send the pictures to SP and ask if the your set is within acceptable margin. Don't be and áss when asking, kindness will be awarded.

Regarding bent/warped keys.

DSA PBT is very well know to be less "flush" than ABS, there are a lot of pictures around of blank PBT DSA kits. Sublimated kits have to be heated again to print the legend, so warping is even more likely to happen. Again a little shape variation is understood. I prefer a set that is slightly warped to one that shines after 2 months of usage.

I don't think the stem could come out off center or at least it would be very difficult. It is more likely that it is just bent on a side.

Little imperfections can be actually fixed with a heat blower (I'm not sure a hair dryer is enough) and lot of patience. I'm not sure anyone can do it at home. If you look at my pictures none of the sets I have are noticeably (or unbearably) distorted, but if you fell that some of your keys are really too warped --again-- take a picture and ask SP if the error is within margin.

If you want an opinion before asking SP, send a picture of the culprit together with an OK cap here on the forum.

YES PBT DSA is very know to have these warps. I have several sets and a lot of my keys are perfect, but there are a few that are VERY curvy on one side. [both granite and other sets]
Use a hairdryer. CK melted a PBT spacebar with his. I fear many GHers will mangle their keys with a  real heat gun.

I'm in southern England and got "Attempted Delivery - Item being held, addressee being notified" on the Stamps tracking site.

Royal Mail delivered a customs note two or so hours later - £8.44 customs charge and £8 Royal Mail handling fee!

On top of that, they won't redeliver until wednesday :(

Yup. You can blame Royal Mail for the fee. Are you sure 8.44 was customs and not tax, though? So far as I know SP did not charge you tax as it varies depending on where you live.

#stillWant Common Kit, Modifiers, Icon Pro Modifiers, Nerdom, any and alll Space Invaders keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 05 July 2014, 11:25:08
Ok, thank you for clearing that up then. I must've misunderstood the information in the IC and on the group buy page.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: abjr on Sat, 05 July 2014, 12:30:33
Show Image
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Watermarked/imageedit_1_2928751349.jpg)


I'll take some more pics tomorrow during the day time.

That looks really sharp! I received my caps back on 6/26, but I admit I haven't even opened the package yet :(

I had this hare-brained scheme that I was going to build my own DIY keyboard (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57631) but there's not been much progress lately. Oh well, maybe I'll buy a Poker or another QFR.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 05 July 2014, 13:59:04
My order was an international one, and I am already typing with it. I can confirm that the sides of the keys are a little bended downwards. The macross ones as a reference are pretty much straight.

The texture of the caps is just great for typing, and they feel a little heavier than the ABS DSA ones.

Overall, I am very happy with my set, the legends are as clear and crisp as the double shot ones, and I may say this may be the end game set for me. I already have more keycap sets than keyboards to use them on.

I may be in for additional caps of the same type if a new GB is offered. I want other set to dress my home keyboard. The current Granite will be used on my keyboard at work.

Thank you Matt.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: uns211 on Sat, 05 July 2014, 18:50:56
(http://i.imgur.com/IFxtjhT.jpg)

I got my Granite set and a wire puller.  At first I thought F5 - F8 were the same color as the modifiers. I guess I can't tell the difference between GDE and GQT.  :)) I do wish that I got more than just the common kit and text mods, but I only had $75 to spend towards this group buy.

Thanks matt3o and SP!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: zah on Sat, 05 July 2014, 21:02:38
matt3o seemed like he wanted peoples pics  :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/MJ80mOa.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vhCy7fP.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sat, 05 July 2014, 21:05:15
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IFxtjhT.jpg)


I got my Granite set and a wire puller.  At first I thought F5 - F8 were the same color as the modifiers. I guess I can't tell the difference between GDE and GQT.  :)) I do wish that I got more than just the common kit and text mods, but I only had $75 to spend towards this group buy.

Thanks matt3o and SP!

If you end up wanting anything else, there should be a solid aftermarket. As a 75$ set, you can't really get much better, so it's a solid buy.

Hope you (and i) like them. This will be my first taste of this profile.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: m1_account on Sat, 05 July 2014, 21:06:39
I guess I'll be the first one to post a 75% with these.
Too bad my webcam is all I have to do that with.

(http://i.imgur.com/I6Tp6CT.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/922rQdY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FVSQN49.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/JjFxuke)

I got the set knowing that escape and the arrow keys don't quite fit the KBT Race's unusual form. I like the way it looks with extra space.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sun, 06 July 2014, 00:55:45
matt3o seemed like he wanted peoples pics  :cool:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/MJ80mOa.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/vhCy7fP.jpg)

Mmm that's nice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Sun, 06 July 2014, 01:50:51
Got my order! These keys are beautiful!

But...

I think mine got packaged right before lunch or at the end of a shift, haha.
Got quite the goof in my package. My packing slip is correct though.
No scooped "F" or "J" in common kit
Mono Legends missing but probably because they were switched with International Mono, which I did not order (although I love the Space Invader key).
International Mono missing "É" also looks like some ink made it onto the edge of the 1x enter key.

These will go back in the box until it gets figured out.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lurch on Sun, 06 July 2014, 01:52:30
lev my wallet allone x_x
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Sun, 06 July 2014, 02:10:21
really disappointed i haven't got mine yet, i never got a shipping notice, i hope it didn't get lost or stolen
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 06 July 2014, 02:22:42
Got my order! These keys are beautiful!

But...

I think mine got packaged right before lunch or at the end of a shift, haha.
Got quite the goof in my package. My packing slip is correct though.
No scooped "F" or "J" in common kit
Mono Legends missing but probably because they were switched with International Mono, which I did not order (although I love the Space Invader key).
International Mono missing "É" also looks like some ink made it onto the edge of the 1x enter key.

These will go back in the box until it gets figured out.

contact SP right away, they are pretty good at handling the hiccups.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 06 July 2014, 02:45:29
And in the mean time, ship those SI keys to me!
Also hearts.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: naasfu on Sun, 06 July 2014, 04:52:14
Granite looks really great on a Poker II!  Thanks Matt3o for organizing this GB!  :)

(http://i.imgur.com/0qaLEzP.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/SdBkCtL.jpg)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 06 July 2014, 05:07:48
great shots, naasfu!

and permission request to use your pictures as reference material.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: naasfu on Sun, 06 July 2014, 05:33:48
great shots, naasfu!

and permission request to use your pictures as reference material.

Yes sir, feel free. :)  Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: BrokenGame on Sun, 06 July 2014, 10:11:15
Po ta to, po po ta toooooooooooooooes...
(http://i.imgur.com/PJpttVw.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2yj2vrC.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/1p4mjUI.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Sun, 06 July 2014, 10:20:33
Po ta to, po po ta toooooooooooooooes...
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PJpttVw.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2yj2vrC.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1p4mjUI.jpg)


Hah, like the random space invader :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 06 July 2014, 11:44:53
Po ta to, po po ta toooooooooooooooes...
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PJpttVw.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2yj2vrC.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1p4mjUI.jpg)


Hah, like the random space invader :)

Invadin' ur space.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Sun, 06 July 2014, 12:22:26
Po ta to, po po ta toooooooooooooooes...
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PJpttVw.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2yj2vrC.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1p4mjUI.jpg)


Nice! I'm jelly about your space Invader.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Sun, 06 July 2014, 12:42:20
Not the best photos, but here are some of my shots.

On my JD40
(http://i.imgur.com/HvIAjZX.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MeBTefa.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XBhiO2H.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yEdsKeD.jpg)

On my Lego Poker II (I need some RGB Mods and another 6.25 Spacebar if anyone can spare them).
(http://i.imgur.com/VHdSoXj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/U2i0YI6.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Sun, 06 July 2014, 16:15:32
I apparently got my granite yesterday while i was out town but I didn't know because no tracking and it got rained on slightly but no leak into box. I checked my spam and no stamps email. I'm really excited about getting my caps but I am disappointed sp failed to notify me so that I could make arrangements, I really hope this was a fluke.

Keyboards look great guys, 40% especially
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Sun, 06 July 2014, 16:34:48
I apparently got my granite yesterday while i was out town but I didn't know because no tracking and it got rained on slightly but no leak into box. I checked my spam and no stamps email. I'm really excited about getting my caps but I am disappointed sp failed to notify me so that I could make arrangements, I really hope this was a fluke.

Keyboards look great guys, 40% especially
Thanks!
Sucks that you didn't get any notification, but look on the bright side. Receiving it must have been a pleasant surprise. ;D But seriously, hopefully SP will refine there system for the next major GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Latin00032 on Sun, 06 July 2014, 17:11:51
Not the best photos, but here are some of my shots.

On my JD40
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HvIAjZX.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/MeBTefa.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/XBhiO2H.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/yEdsKeD.jpg)


On my Lego Poker II (I need some RGB Mods and another 6.25 Spacebar if anyone can spare them).
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/VHdSoXj.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/U2i0YI6.jpg)


How does the enter key work in the middle?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Sun, 06 July 2014, 17:27:54
How does the enter key work in the middle?
I use a really weird layout. I feel it's way nicer to press the enter key with my index finger then with my pinky. Here is my full layout if you are interested.
(https://static.squarespace.com/static/531cec14e4b0a09d9584a407/t/5390c06be4b02b3118d3892c/1401995372675/2014-04-26-164315_1920x1200_scrot.png?format=750w)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: boxfulofsanity on Sun, 06 July 2014, 18:37:10
Wow! Found mine in the mail! So happy!

On the Ergodox, sorry for the bad camera:

[attach=1]
[attach=2]
[attach=3]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drak3 on Sun, 06 July 2014, 19:08:58
Wow! Found mine in the mail! So happy!

On the Ergodox, sorry for the bad camera:

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the blue keys work well with the PCB, I think.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 06 July 2014, 22:14:10
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Curts%20Pcs/20140706_225517_LLS.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: The Nude Wizard on Mon, 07 July 2014, 01:26:34
Mine turned up just an hour or so ago after me getting worried for no reason as they they had "disappeared" from the tracking system for a few days once they left the US.

I offer a potato phone pic of what I've decided on for the time being but they yellow keys are SO nice i almost want a keyboard purely in that colour ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/ObWgNhE.jpg)

My only slight nit pick is the space bar seems to me to be maybe 1mm too small in width and tends to wiggle on the mounts a little more than the old one and I didn't realise the indented caps lock would be an off centre mount, so i'll get around to seeing if i can modify that / fiddle with the space bar and plastidip my case perhaps in a grey colour to match this weekend :)

All round really pleased with the results however, thanks Matt3o & Signature Plastics for an excellent group buy experience.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nayr on Mon, 07 July 2014, 10:03:31
Finally got the set!

(http://i.imgur.com/cFR4PrO.jpg)

Looks really great, the only thing I don't like is how the keys have odd spacing between the keys. Overall great though.

Kinda wish I had gotten more kits than just the common kit and text mods now :(

(http://i.imgur.com/m0QWwYI.jpg?1)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Mon, 07 July 2014, 11:29:38
 :D Yay it came trough customs easily ! No I just have to wait for someone to resend it to me to my flat, but the heavy work is done !
Can't wait !
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 07 July 2014, 11:54:15
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/qyb7yu.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: gisenberg on Mon, 07 July 2014, 12:02:30
(http://i.imgur.com/D2IPzwG.jpg)

CODE Clear with Granite keys and Dolch WASD cluster.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 07 July 2014, 15:06:12
Finally got the set!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cFR4PrO.jpg)


Looks really great, the only thing I don't like is how the keys have odd spacing between the keys. Overall great though.

Kinda wish I had gotten more kits than just the common kit and text mods now :(

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/m0QWwYI.jpg?1)


Nice one :)  You're making me want to put the gray modifiers on mine now!

Mine have irregular spacing like that, not quite as bad though.

Matt had this to say about the spacing:

Regarding bent/warped keys.

DSA PBT is very well know to be less "flush" than ABS, there are a lot of pictures around of blank PBT DSA kits. Sublimated kits have to be heated again to print the legend, so warping is even more likely to happen. Again a little shape variation is understood. I prefer a set that is slightly warped to one that shines after 2 months of usage.

I don't think the stem could come out off center or at least it would be very difficult. It is more likely that it is just bent on a side.

Little imperfections can be actually fixed with a heat blower (I'm not sure a hair dryer is enough) and lot of patience. I'm not sure anyone can do it at home. If you look at my pictures none of the sets I have are noticeably (or unbearably) distorted, but if you fell that some of your keys are really too warped --again-- take a picture and ask SP if the error is within margin.

If you want an opinion before asking SP, send a picture of the culprit together with an OK cap here on the forum.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MrexD on Mon, 07 July 2014, 16:28:15
Thought i'd post my basic set. I am by no means a good photographer, but there you go :)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: duq on Mon, 07 July 2014, 19:39:24
Anyone have an extra 1.5u tab key?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 07 July 2014, 19:41:05
Show Image
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/qyb7yu.jpg)


I know dat feeling. Mine's still crossing the border...somehow. Should have just hired someone to drive down to WA and drive back up to Vancouver.  :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CK Briefs on Mon, 07 July 2014, 20:28:20

Show Image
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/qyb7yu.jpg)


I know dat feeling. Mine's still crossing the border...somehow. Should have just hired someone to drive down to WA and drive back up to Vancouver.  :))
Do I hear road trip?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 07 July 2014, 21:05:51
Finally got the set!

Looks really great, the only thing I don't like is how the keys have odd spacing between the keys. Overall great though.

Kinda wish I had gotten more kits than just the common kit and text mods now :(

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/m0QWwYI.jpg?1)


When I saw the photo it looked like it was some body's lame attempt at making key-caps in their back-yard but Yikes it's a Company's Attempt at doing very bad PBT dye-sub.

Even the cheapest CHINESE attempt at making a complete Key-set is FAR SUPERIOR to SP's.  What the HELL?

Another thing too, we also happened to have paid far more for these than any Chinese Made Sets.  I'm still waiting for my Imsto's BSP version and I suspect theirs will be far better in quality than what's currently distributed here.  Who would of thought that the Chinese now would make better quality PBT sets than the US of A.

Everyone is tip-toeing around too scared to say what every one is clearly seeing with their own eye's, like the hell I will be forced to play around with a fvcking HEAT-GUN to fix SP's mistakes.

As you can guess I'm no SP Fan-boy here when it comes to basic quality with key-caps, WHICH THEY HAVE FAILED in this attempt at making a PBT set.  Imagine (me) sinking over $396.00USD + Shipping for CRAP looking key-caps such as these.  Boy, got sucked in like a noob here.

Don't give a crap about any fan-boys opinion here, just had to type what I see here, especially losing so much money over these horrible quality key-caps that have ever come out of their factory thus far.........  Word of advice for SP just stick to ABS leave PBT alone, for the sake of future land fill sites please.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Mon, 07 July 2014, 21:22:59
Finally got the set!

Looks really great, the only thing I don't like is how the keys have odd spacing between the keys. Overall great though.

Kinda wish I had gotten more kits than just the common kit and text mods now :(

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/m0QWwYI.jpg?1)


When I saw the photo it looked like it was some body's lame attempt at making key-caps in their back-yard but Yikes it's a Company's Attempt at doing very bad PBT dye-sub.

Even the cheapest CHINESE attempt at making a complete Key-set is FAR SUPERIOR to SP's.  What the HELL?

Another thing too, we also happened to have paid far more for these than any Chinese Made Sets.  I'm still waiting for my Imsto's BSP version and I suspect theirs will be far better in quality than what's currently distributed here.  Who would of thought that the Chinese now would make better quality PBT sets than the US of A.

Everyone is tip-toeing around too scared to say what every one is clearly seeing with their own eye's, like the hell I will be forced to play around with a fvcking HEAT-GUN to fix SP's mistakes.

As you can guess I'm no SP Fan-boy here when it comes to basic quality with key-caps, WHICH THEY HAVE FAILED in this attempt at making a PBT set.  Imagine (me) sinking over $396.00USD + Shipping for CRAP looking key-caps such as these.  Boy, got sucked in like a noob here.

Don't give a crap about any fan-boys opinion here, just had to type what I see here, especially losing so much money over these horrible quality key-caps that have ever come out of their factory thus far.........  Word of advice for SP just stick to ABS leave PBT alone, for the sake of future land fill sites please.

(http://www.snappypixels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/oh-no-you-didnt-10.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Mon, 07 July 2014, 21:24:51
They certainly are a little lower quality than I expected. My legends have a bit of fade towards the ends and the keys do have a big of warp and rough edges which I wasn't really expecting. Also my yellow "win" keys are extremely thin and let light through. I hope these are all addressed before Galaxy class enters production

(http://i.imgur.com/ajTeaKK.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/tFL9b3o.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Mon, 07 July 2014, 22:10:22
I agree with Mercury7, the quality is a bit lower than I would like and there are some flaws minor flaws in the execution.  Matt's work is gorgeous though, so that makes up for the other shortcomings.

I have not had issues transitioning to the DSA caps though.  It is a little different, but i am feeling pretty comfortable on them already. 

Here are a couple pictures... 

[attachimg=1]

[attachimg=2]

This second image shows how the keycaps sit on my minimal case. 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 07 July 2014, 22:11:10
When I saw the photo it looked like it was some body's lame attempt at making key-caps in their back-yard but Yikes it's a Company's Attempt at doing very bad PBT dye-sub.

Even the cheapest CHINESE attempt at making a complete Key-set is FAR SUPERIOR to SP's.  What the HELL?

Another thing too, we also happened to have paid far more for these than any Chinese Made Sets.  I'm still waiting for my Imsto's BSP version and I suspect theirs will be far better in quality than what's currently distributed here.  Who would of thought that the Chinese now would make better quality PBT sets than the US of A.

Everyone is tip-toeing around too scared to say what every one is clearly seeing with their own eye's, like the hell I will be forced to play around with a fvcking HEAT-GUN to fix SP's mistakes.

As you can guess I'm no SP Fan-boy here when it comes to basic quality with key-caps, WHICH THEY HAVE FAILED in this attempt at making a PBT set.  Imagine (me) sinking over $396.00USD + Shipping for CRAP looking key-caps such as these.  Boy, got sucked in like a noob here.

Don't give a crap about any fan-boys opinion here, just had to type what I see here, especially losing so much money over these horrible quality key-caps that have ever come out of their factory thus far.........  Word of advice for SP just stick to ABS leave PBT alone, for the sake of future land fill sites please.
#shotsfired
(http://a.pomf.se/ozdkzj.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Mon, 07 July 2014, 22:21:21
TBH though... I agree with Elrick.

Quality is lower than expected, but I've yet to see China knockers selling DSA or SA profile caps. I'm checking everyday.

So unless someone can supply those, I'd have to stick with SP for those caps.

Obligatory sad face :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 07 July 2014, 22:30:24
For real though, if I had bought the Cyrillic legends, I would be upset, but everything I did order came out so gorgeous I haven't stopped drooling since I opened the package.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Mon, 07 July 2014, 22:54:05
Hopefully it's an isolated case.

Btw, would this GB re-open in the future? Planning on getting some extra colourful mods for my Ergodox.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 07 July 2014, 22:57:51
Most of the sets seem to be fairly right.

Only nayr's are way out of alignment.

Mine are not as bad as nayr's - I have only a few caps that are misaligned.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Mon, 07 July 2014, 23:12:54
okay....but here goes:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49485.msg1120037#msg1120037

this isn't exactly a new problem.  i DID bring this up before.  SP's process for DSA is NOT perfect and those flaws got magnified by dyesubbing.

personally, my cyrillic dyesubbing is good enough for my standards and the keycaps themselves are within my tolerance

inbefore 'dsa caps stuck on mx clears'


but ya....i can tell by some of the pics that people aren't pushing their caps all the way down.  i've been using DSA for almost a long time and i STILL have trouble getting them all flush
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Mon, 07 July 2014, 23:32:51
odd i have no obvious alignment issues and the legends are crisp and black, if i read my emails correctly mine is part of a second batch. I'm thrilled mine is almost flawless but that does make me sad others were not as lucky.

edit: let me stress that im not implying that my set was perfect, if you put a ruler to the legends then there are alignment issues but you have to really want to see them to notice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Mon, 07 July 2014, 23:58:32
odd i have no obvious alignment issues and the legends are crisp and black, if i read my emails correctly mine is part of a second batch. I'm thrilled mine is almost flawless but that does make me sad others were not as lucky.

edit: let me stress that im not implying that my set was perfect, if you put a ruler to the legends then there are alignment issues but you have to really want to see them to notice.

Did you contact Melissa to find out about a 2nd batch? Or have you received a mass-email style information mail?

Also, people are talking about alignment issues on the board may be due to keys not being pressed all the way down on the stem.. Can someone give some advice on how to press them down? Since I assume it wont be enough to simply type on them / bottom out each key..

P.s. Still waiting for my shipping notice :/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 08 July 2014, 00:55:38
I have batch-0 and they are very good (no blow gun, I could work on some keys a little but honestly they look quite good to me).

(http://i.imgur.com/XLCh7Z2.jpg)

So the problem is not keycaps quality BUT quality control. It seems the keycaps can come out in span that goes from meh to gorgeous. (of course I hope all of you have fully pushed the keycaps down).

Regarding keycaps thickness they are ALL the same. Simply some pigments are more covering than others. White and blue are covering, yellow and red not so much. But of course this is not a backlight set!

Honestly this is one of the best sets I own and I'm not saying it because I designed it, if it turned out crappy I would have been extremely disappointed and I would have cursed SP forever. I am really sorry that SP can't guarantee a constant quality along the whole production and some of you might receive a not so good set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nayr on Tue, 08 July 2014, 00:57:03
Most of the sets seem to be fairly right.

Only nayr's are way out of alignment.

Mine are not as bad as nayr's - I have only a few caps that are misaligned.

Does anyone have any ideas? Are these caps within SP's margin of error for PBT dysubs?

Below I've taken a few pictures to compare some of the more misaligned caps and how they compare to a cap that seems to be better alligned. Sorry that the images take up a lot of space... Haven't quite worked out how to make them hidden till clicked on lol

(http://i.imgur.com/A9OFWS6.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/eVHqJF7.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lmUiXlq.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 08 July 2014, 01:23:54
Looks like X is too far to the left - can you try putting the gray `~ where X is, but leave the Z and C in place.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nayr on Tue, 08 July 2014, 01:33:22
Here you go. I think that the angle of the picture as well as the placement of the C key made it look worse, but it's still a little off regardless.
More
(http://i.imgur.com/AHKcw68.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/keiC1vL.jpg)

Edit: Deleted the pictures from imgur by accident, reuploaded and fixed the links
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 08 July 2014, 01:51:41
Looks like X is too far to the left - can you try putting the gray `~ where X is, but leave the Z and C in place.

Also looks like some of the legends towards his bottom row are a little off centered (X, C, V, B)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 08 July 2014, 01:54:51
Most of the sets seem to be fairly right.

Only nayr's are way out of alignment.

Mine are not as bad as nayr's - I have only a few caps that are misaligned.

Same with me.  Luckily I only have a few caps that look a little misaligned.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 08 July 2014, 01:57:15
Here you go. I think that the angle of the picture as well as the placement of the C key made it look worse, but it's still a little off regardless.
More
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/zZRf49Y.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RNK8j0P.jpg)


The `~ looks a little bit better than the X in that position.  Could be that X is a little to the left and C is a little to the right :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Tue, 08 July 2014, 03:04:58
P.s. Still waiting for my shipping notice :/

I'm still waiting too... matt3o could you contact Melissa again, if everythings going right or how can I do? Whats her mail adress??

BTW: Why nobody posts international legends pictures on a keyboard?? Really want to see it!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 08 July 2014, 06:01:13
I have batch-0 and they are very good (no blow gun, I could work on some keys a little but honestly they look quite good to me).

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/XLCh7Z2.jpg)


So the problem is not keycaps quality BUT quality control. It seems the keycaps can come out in span that goes from meh to gorgeous. (of course I hope all of you have fully pushed the keycaps down).

Regarding keycaps thickness they are ALL the same. Simply some pigments are more covering than others. White and blue are covering, yellow and red not so much. But of course this is not a backlight set!

Honestly this is one of the best sets I own and I'm not saying it because I designed it, if it turned out crappy I would have been extremely disappointed and I would have cursed SP forever. I am really sorry that SP can't guarantee a constant quality along the whole production and some of you might receive a not so good set.

The spacing between the caps seems pretty constant to me. People showing those irregular gaps may try to check the gap with other keys just to be sure that the stems are in the proper position. What i can report as well is that the top/bottom, left/right sides of the keys are a little bit bended, that causes the gaps between keys to look a little irregular.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Tue, 08 July 2014, 08:54:00

inbefore 'dsa caps stuck on mx clears'


I have them on new clears (KUL ES-87) and they're doing great. Very flush, and although tight, they definitely come off. They are probably the tightest keycap/switch combination I have ever seen, but I actually like that. Better than loose. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Tue, 08 July 2014, 08:58:51
Got my shipping confirmation on 6/24/2014, still no delivery. Stupid customs delaying everything again I guess. *******s.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Tue, 08 July 2014, 09:07:25
I'm still waiting for a shipping confirmation... T_T
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Tue, 08 July 2014, 10:19:42
Not on clears but my right green shift is definitely stuck on my board with browns. Too scared to rip out the stem or stabilizers so its still on there. Wiggling doesn't seem to help.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Tue, 08 July 2014, 10:27:18
Not on clears but my right green shift is definitely stuck on my board with browns. Too scared to rip out the stem or stabilizers so its still on there. Wiggling doesn't seem to help.

That must be the keycap, because browns don't have the bump on the stem like Clear and Grey that cause them to be so tight. Those two are the only two I know made with the same mold with that stupid bump.  :mad:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: m1_account on Tue, 08 July 2014, 13:35:23
Alignment is fine for me. My set is basically perfect. Just letting people know.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: badboybry9000 on Tue, 08 July 2014, 14:35:13
I'm also pretty disappointed with this set. The set I received has alignment issues, the sides of the keys curve inwards slightly, and some keys have pretty nasty sprue marks. I'm surprised that imperfections like these came from a company that specializes in making keycaps. I've never seen these kinds of problems in any other keys I've ever used in my roughly 20 years of using computers. I participated in that TVS-e Gold keyboard group buy. Even the keys on that keyboard have better quality control than Signature Plastics keys.

However, matt3o's legend design is amazing and the dye sub is very crisp. It's quite eye catching from a distance until you sit down and see the imperfections in the plastic.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mlng on Tue, 08 July 2014, 20:16:48
I'm also pretty disappointed with this set. The set I received has alignment issues, the sides of the keys curve inwards slightly, and some keys have pretty nasty sprue marks. I'm surprised that imperfections like these came from a company that specializes in making keycaps. I've never seen these kinds of problems in any other keys I've ever used in my roughly 20 years of using computers. I participated in that TVS-e Gold keyboard group buy. Even the keys on that keyboard have better quality control than Signature Plastics keys.

However, matt3o's legend design is amazing and the dye sub is very crisp. It's quite eye catching from a distance until you sit down and see the imperfections in the plastic.

Yeah, I'm not sure what's up with the sprue marks but glad you raised it.  I noticed that it's on all my SP PBT keys (even blanks or loose ones that was purchased separately).  Does anyone know if this is like a PBT thing?  I know sprue marks are unavoidable, but on my other sets (WASD abs keys for eg) they are usually tiny that they are not even noticeable.  On the SP's keys, you can't miss 'em :P

My set too have warping issues.  I'll post pictures later, hopefully to serve as some constructive feedback for SP for future productions. 

Having said all that, I still love the set.  Just wish it was better quality.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Tue, 08 July 2014, 22:04:16
This thread went sour quick *gulp* I should be thankful mine looks ok and I absolutely love it
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 08 July 2014, 22:07:49
This thread went sour quick *gulp* I should be thankful mine looks ok and I absolutely love it
Same.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Tue, 08 July 2014, 23:00:35
The biggest offenders I have for warping are the shift keys. They don't sit flush on a flat surface in any direction (bottom edges curve in towards the middle and the left and right edges both curve up). Also num pad numbering seems off center. I'll try to get some decent pictures tomorrow when I have better light. I'll try to grab some close-ups of the various nicks/rough edges I have as well. I should also mention I don't mean any of this as a dig at SP - simply trying to gauge overall quality of these sets and putting my data point out there for people to compare to.

(http://i.imgur.com/y6V0svN.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ST2h59E.jpg)

I am really considering a keycool 84 now though. RGB/lost and found look much better on a white board, pure granite fits better with the black.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Tue, 08 July 2014, 23:42:05
dat numpad alignment  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Tue, 08 July 2014, 23:45:20
Granite on a SmallFry 40%:

(http://s24.postimg.org/bhfmt84ap/MG_1325.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bhfmt84ap/) (http://s24.postimg.org/5hrvpkji9/MG_1327.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5hrvpkji9/)

Unfortunately no 1.25 TAB key :/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 09 July 2014, 00:14:29
The biggest offenders I have for warping are the shift keys. They don't sit flush on a flat surface in any direction (bottom edges curve in towards the middle and the left and right edges both curve up). Also num pad numbering seems off center. I'll try to get some decent pictures tomorrow when I have better light. I'll try to grab some close-ups of the various nicks/rough edges I have as well. I should also mention I don't mean any of this as a dig at SP - simply trying to gauge overall quality of these sets and putting my data point out there for people to compare to.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ST2h59E.jpg)


I am really considering a keycool 84 now though. RGB/lost and found look much better on a white board, pure granite fits better with the black.
That numpad alignment is unforgivable.
I'd contact SP for a replacement.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Wed, 09 July 2014, 01:36:53
Would really be great if we can get someone from SP to comment on this...

Might not be a good representation of what's really happening but a lot of buyers are not happy with the product.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Wed, 09 July 2014, 04:01:15
While I'm extremely dar from happy with the experience so far - and I haven't even received a shipping notification yet - I'm sure SP have simply been overwhelmed by the volume.. Mistakes like the alignment and sublimation (Cyrillic set) seem like things that happen when someone rushes a product.

To be honest I would accept and even love if SP simply said - officially - that the orders would take time to fill in order to make sure the quality was up to date.

Especially since their communication has been nonexistent (for me at least). Even though I've asked multiple times to be added to their mailing list.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Wed, 09 July 2014, 04:21:06
This misalignments are a mess, right :-X How come that a company like Signature Plastics plainly overlook something obvious. It’s their job to produce keycaps, and they don’t take notice?

Quote
Would really be great if we can get someone from SP to comment on this...
Yes. Ask SP if these misalignments match their quality standard, and please post their e-mail-replies here.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 09 July 2014, 07:30:02
This misalignments are a mess, right :-X How come that a company like Signature Plastics plainly overlook something obvious. It’s their job to produce keycaps, and they don’t take notice?

Quote
Would really be great if we can get someone from SP to comment on this...
Yes. Ask SP if these misalignments match their quality standard, and please post their e-mail-replies here.

The spacing is only obvious once they are on the switches. Not sure how they would QC that.

The dye job yes.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Wed, 09 July 2014, 07:36:38
Show Image
Granite on a SmallFry 40%:

(http://s24.postimg.org/bhfmt84ap/MG_1325.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bhfmt84ap/)
(http://s24.postimg.org/5hrvpkji9/MG_1327.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5hrvpkji9/)

Unfortunately no 1.25 TAB key :/

That's hot bro!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: strict on Wed, 09 July 2014, 08:23:28
The biggest offenders I have for warping are the shift keys. They don't sit flush on a flat surface in any direction (bottom edges curve in towards the middle and the left and right edges both curve up). Also num pad numbering seems off center. I'll try to get some decent pictures tomorrow when I have better light. I'll try to grab some close-ups of the various nicks/rough edges I have as well. I should also mention I don't mean any of this as a dig at SP - simply trying to gauge overall quality of these sets and putting my data point out there for people to compare to.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/y6V0svN.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ST2h59E.jpg)


I am really considering a keycool 84 now though. RGB/lost and found look much better on a white board, pure granite fits better with the black.

There's no way I could live with legends that far off center on the numpad. Other than that it looks great, I really like the blue enter key providing just a hint of color.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: aicrono on Wed, 09 July 2014, 09:45:34
Damn, looking back at a picture I took when I first got the set I never really noticed how bad some of the spacing is on my set. I knew it was off on some but not that far off... at least most of my legends looks to be centered up nicely. My 'W' keys looks off in the picture but I think that might just be the perspective. The Rosewill's red plate really makes it obvious.

(http://i.imgur.com/e0Pm4sB.jpg)


dat spacebar gap tho
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 09 July 2014, 10:13:15
It is true that the sides of the caps are a little bent inwards, but most of the caps I got are well centered, as their legends too. So, I cannot say I am disappointed, but of course I'd like the set better if it had not have those details. I think it is part of the learning curve cost. Considering the money I put on these caps, now I cannot avoid wondering if I'd better had put it towards other options. I am not disappointed, but I have a bit of regret.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SPLady on Wed, 09 July 2014, 12:12:54
We have discovered that one of the molds used to produce the single space keys for the Granite set was misaligned resulting in the mount being slightly off center. This is contributing to the varying gaps between keys when mounted on a keyboard, and also explains the registration issues we were having during the sublimation printing. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

If you are not satisfied with the Granite set you received, please email Melissa at mpetersen@solutionsinplastic.com with your NAME, ORDER NUMBER and SET DESCRIPTION of the product you would like replaced. We will attempt to replace the one space keys in those kits over the next couple weeks.

The ISO return keys are being produced this week so those that ordered this kit should be receiving shipping notifications soon.

Again, we apologize for putting Matteo’s beautiful set in a negative light but we hope to rectify this soon. Thank you for your patience.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 09 July 2014, 12:18:34
We have discovered that one of the molds used to produce the single space keys for the Granite set was misaligned resulting in the mount being slightly off center. This is contributing to the varying gaps between keys when mounted on a keyboard, and also explains the registration issues we were having during the sublimation printing. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

If you are not satisfied with the Granite set you received, please email Melissa at mpetersen@solutionsinplastic.com with your NAME, ORDER NUMBER and SET DESCRIPTION of the product you would like replaced. We will attempt to replace the one space keys in those kits over the next couple weeks.

The ISO return keys are being produced this week so those that ordered this kit should be receiving shipping notifications soon.

Again, we apologize for putting Matteo’s beautiful set in a negative light but we hope to rectify this soon. Thank you for your patience.

That's great to hear. Thank you SP for rectifying the situation.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Wed, 09 July 2014, 12:22:56
so.... :)

mine arrived today, pretty much spotless, alignment-wise. i only notice H and I being somewhat misaligned, but that doesn't bother me much....

so without further ado, i present to you....

FILCO MAJESTOUCH 2, UNICORN VOMIT EDITION

[attach=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 09 July 2014, 12:43:28
Mein Gott...
(http://a.pomf.se/lmjapf.png)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Wed, 09 July 2014, 13:21:43
the funny thing is that is passed through customs without a hitch and i didn't even have to pay any import fees, which is really weird, because i almost had to pay for the macross and that one was cheaper.

i guess the new package with the accessible invoice on the top helped and i guess it also depends on the customs officer who processes the package....anyway, happy to have this beauty of a set :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Wed, 09 July 2014, 14:11:56
We have discovered that one of the molds used to produce the single space keys for the Granite set was misaligned resulting in the mount being slightly off center. This is contributing to the varying gaps between keys when mounted on a keyboard, and also explains the registration issues we were having during the sublimation printing. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

If you are not satisfied with the Granite set you received, please email Melissa at mpetersen@solutionsinplastic.com with your NAME, ORDER NUMBER and SET DESCRIPTION of the product you would like replaced. We will attempt to replace the one space keys in those kits over the next couple weeks.

The ISO return keys are being produced this week so those that ordered this kit should be receiving shipping notifications soon.

Again, we apologize for putting Matteo’s beautiful set in a negative light but we hope to rectify this soon. Thank you for your patience.

Thank you for clearing everything up!

My set includes the ISO enter, so that is why my set hasn't shipped yet - would have been nice to know that the orders that included ISO enters would be delayed by 2 weeks. I for one have been getting quite worried that my order had been misplaced since we received word that orders would try to be filled last week or beginning of this.

But it is really nice to see you comment officially on the thread! I hope all the misaligned keys will be removed from the batches and no misaligned keys will be sent with the new orders :-)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 09 July 2014, 16:03:21
We have discovered that one of the molds used to produce the single space keys for the Granite set was misaligned resulting in the mount being slightly off center. This is contributing to the varying gaps between keys when mounted on a keyboard, and also explains the registration issues we were having during the sublimation printing. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

If you are not satisfied with the Granite set you received, please email Melissa at mpetersen@solutionsinplastic.com with your NAME, ORDER NUMBER and SET DESCRIPTION of the product you would like replaced. We will attempt to replace the one space keys in those kits over the next couple weeks.

The ISO return keys are being produced this week so those that ordered this kit should be receiving shipping notifications soon.

Again, we apologize for putting Matteo’s beautiful set in a negative light but we hope to rectify this soon. Thank you for your patience.

wow...

don't know what to add.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 09 July 2014, 16:57:26
We have discovered that one of the molds used to produce the single space keys for the Granite set was misaligned resulting in the mount being slightly off center. This is contributing to the varying gaps between keys when mounted on a keyboard, and also explains the registration issues we were having during the sublimation printing. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

If you are not satisfied with the Granite set you received, please email Melissa at mpetersen@solutionsinplastic.com with your NAME, ORDER NUMBER and SET DESCRIPTION of the product you would like replaced. We will attempt to replace the one space keys in those kits over the next couple weeks.

The ISO return keys are being produced this week so those that ordered this kit should be receiving shipping notifications soon.

Again, we apologize for putting Matteo’s beautiful set in a negative light but we hope to rectify this soon. Thank you for your patience.

wow...

don't know what to add.

Except thank you SP/PMK for providing such a clear and concise explanation, and for immediately offering to put things right!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Wed, 09 July 2014, 21:52:13
We have discovered that one of the molds used to produce the single space keys for the Granite set was misaligned resulting in the mount being slightly off center. This is contributing to the varying gaps between keys when mounted on a keyboard, and also explains the registration issues we were having during the sublimation printing. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

If you are not satisfied with the Granite set you received, please email Melissa at mpetersen@solutionsinplastic.com with your NAME, ORDER NUMBER and SET DESCRIPTION of the product you would like replaced. We will attempt to replace the one space keys in those kits over the next couple weeks.

The ISO return keys are being produced this week so those that ordered this kit should be receiving shipping notifications soon.

Again, we apologize for putting Matteo’s beautiful set in a negative light but we hope to rectify this soon. Thank you for your patience.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 09 July 2014, 23:09:04
Sent my email to Melissa. I really appreciate SP being down to earth about this, and I do hope that Galaxy Class doesn't suffer from any of this. I'm sure that specialized dyesub process will require extreme accuracy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DanielT on Wed, 09 July 2014, 23:26:00
Dude, don't even think about that or you will jinx it! Galaxy will be perfect  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Wed, 09 July 2014, 23:47:49
We have discovered that one of the molds used to produce the single space keys for the Granite set was misaligned resulting in the mount being slightly off center. This is contributing to the varying gaps between keys when mounted on a keyboard, and also explains the registration issues we were having during the sublimation printing. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

If you are not satisfied with the Granite set you received, please email Melissa at mpetersen@solutionsinplastic.com with your NAME, ORDER NUMBER and SET DESCRIPTION of the product you would like replaced. We will attempt to replace the one space keys in those kits over the next couple weeks.

The ISO return keys are being produced this week so those that ordered this kit should be receiving shipping notifications soon.

Again, we apologize for putting Matteo’s beautiful set in a negative light but we hope to rectify this soon. Thank you for your patience.

Hmmm, I ordered a blank ISO return an my package arrived since Monday (at my parent's house, it's being shipped to me right now, should got it today). I hope that doesn't mean it's missing from the package  :))
(Maybe the one being produced this week are those with a legend ? :rolleyes:)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 10 July 2014, 01:11:47
Melissa is the nicest person and SP proved once again that is always willing to do the right thing. It happened with DSA Retro (with the wrong modifiers), it happened again with Skull Squadron (by making all the kits tip) and again with Granite. I don't understand what else the haters need to shut the **** up.

That being said. I suggested SP to send me a sample before going mass production, this would be the easiest to avoid these kind of issues. Probably it's too expensive/unpractical for them to run just one sample. I don't know. All I can suggest to SP is to improve QC.

Anyway I'm glad this will be solved. Some of the pictures I've seen here were admittedly pretty alarming.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DanielT on Thu, 10 July 2014, 01:32:56
Melissa is great, she helped us in Galaxy Class GB, with all the ordering issues, the ISO kit was tipped even if the MOQ was no met by far.
I can only say  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Thu, 10 July 2014, 02:23:47
Melissa is the nicest person and SP proved once again that is always willing to do the right thing. It happened with DSA Retro (with the wrong modifiers), it happened again with Skull Squadron (by making all the kits tip) and again with Granite. I don't understand what else the haters need to shut the **** up.

That being said. I suggested SP to send me a sample before going mass production, this would be the easiest to avoid these kind of issues. Probably it's too expensive/unpractical for them to run just one sample. I don't know. All I can suggest to SP is to improve QC.

Anyway I'm glad this will be solved. Some of the pictures I've seen here were admittedly pretty alarming.

Well, the problem is that there is a little bit of fanboyism, and I'm just trying to keep things as objective as possible. That's why I was requesting someone from SP to clarify things, and she did.

We're all good then :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 10 July 2014, 04:31:49
Dear Melissa, It would be very important to find the root causes for the sides of the keys to be slightly bended inwards. Also some keycaps like the enter key has what appears to be the mark of the sublimation die on top of it. Both defects may be related with the sublimation process. This is an opportunity to fix those issues so your future runs of PBT sublimated caps may be improved.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 10 July 2014, 05:40:17
We have discovered that one of the molds used to produce the single space keys for the Granite set was misaligned resulting in the mount being slightly off center. This is contributing to the varying gaps between keys when mounted on a keyboard, and also explains the registration issues we were having during the sublimation printing. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

If you are not satisfied with the Granite set you received, please email Melissa at mpetersen@solutionsinplastic.com with your NAME, ORDER NUMBER and SET DESCRIPTION of the product you would like replaced. We will attempt to replace the one space keys in those kits over the next couple weeks.

The ISO return keys are being produced this week so those that ordered this kit should be receiving shipping notifications soon.

Again, we apologize for putting Matteo’s beautiful set in a negative light but we hope to rectify this soon. Thank you for your patience.


Thank you very much for this detailed explanation Melissa  :thumb:

Since my set also contained the ISO Enter key I hope my batch has no issues.

I won't be home again before October, so my set will already be waiting for me :)


the funny thing is that is passed through customs without a hitch and i didn't even have to pay any import fees, which is really weird, because i almost had to pay for the macross and that one was cheaper.


I hope I will be just as lucky. This would save me ~50$!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: GSimon on Thu, 10 July 2014, 12:00:14
(http://i.imgur.com/fv3Yyz7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/avPNOVU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dDEAdYr.jpg)

Voila! On the Leopold FC750R, spacebar is for show it doesn't fit due to spacing.

Legends seem to be printed fine/aligned correctly. Overall though I'm not the biggest fan, probably because I've grown found of the SA profile though also the key spacing gaps. The Rough texture feels nice. Might just hold onto this set for a future keyboard, or for someone else down the road.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:32:29
Got my invoice, NICE!!! Hope they fixed the issues and the ones with ISO-Enter and international legends won't have any warps and misalignment..
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Thu, 10 July 2014, 16:29:51
Got my invoice, NICE!!! Hope they fixed the issues and the ones with ISO-Enter and international legends won't have any warps and misalignment..

Also got mine! What a relief, finally seeing that email.
I too hope they fixed alignment issues and stuff for this batch. Fingers crossed as it would be a real hassle sending the package back over the Atlantic to replace them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: usopia on Thu, 10 July 2014, 20:51:17
I received my shipping notification yesterday. The same I heard from other german buyers.

[...]
(Attachment Link)
...veeery nice!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 11 July 2014, 01:18:29
Yes, Melissa offered to refund the complete purchase + shipping due to shock, 'horror' reaction to these latest sets that I've received from them.

BECAUSE they (SP) have really picked up their game when it comes to anything produced via plain old ABS.  The key-sets normally arrived in perfect condition and when they're fitted out in my favorite Keyboards they're an absolute delight to behold.

BUT the current batch I received done in PBT felt like I was cleavered in half by a machete because it broke my heart to see such a massive failure when it came to fitting them into their new keyboards.  I couldn't accept such (how to put it nicely here) horrible, misshapen keys that have ever arrived to my front door.

Melissa has contacted me and have sent back their package today  :'( .

This was not a good day for me, losing Matt3o's Granite Keyset.  I know now that I need to stick with SP ABS only key-caps in the future.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 July 2014, 01:29:28
This was not a good day for me, losing Matt3o's Granite Keyset.  I know now that I need to stick with SP ABS only key-caps in the future.

why's that? it seems they learned their lesson.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Fri, 11 July 2014, 01:54:48
This was not a good day for me, losing Matt3o's Granite Keyset.  I know now that I need to stick with SP ABS only key-caps in the future.

why's that? it seems they learned their lesson.

We don't know that yet. We will find out if they learned their lesson when the next pbt group buy ships.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 11 July 2014, 02:00:11
oh c'mon! :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 11 July 2014, 09:10:22
This was not a good day for me, losing Matt3o's Granite Keyset.  I know now that I need to stick with SP ABS only key-caps in the future.

why's that? it seems they learned their lesson.

We don't know that yet. We will find out if they learned their lesson when the next pbt group buy ships.

There were at least three main defects in this first production run using PBT caps with sublimated legends. One was the out-of-center stems, the second, the sides of the keys bended inwards, and the third, the marks on top of some keys with sizes over 2 units. They just have acknowledged the first. Thus, there is no evidence they have learned yet.

I am using my set now, and I am happy with it, but it is clear it is not a well made one. I can ignore the defects, but I do not understand why they are not showing us full accountability for the issues. In some industries these kind of quality issues are just out of question. We are not like that, but it does not mean an over $100 set of plastic parts should be like this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 11 July 2014, 10:56:22
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/D2IPzwG.jpg)


CODE Clear with Granite keys and Dolch WASD cluster.

How did you paint your case?
I've been looking at painting one of mine.

Here you go. I think that the angle of the picture as well as the placement of the C key made it look worse, but it's still a little off regardless.
More
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/zZRf49Y.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RNK8j0P.jpg)


The `~ looks a little bit better than the X in that position.  Could be that X is a little to the left and C is a little to the right :(

Some of these caps aren't pressed all the way down. After I put a DSA set on my board I go over each key with both of my thumbs one at a time, pushing really hard twice to seat them propperly.

Not on clears but my right green shift is definitely stuck on my board with browns. Too scared to rip out the stem or stabilizers so its still on there. Wiggling doesn't seem to help.

I have this on browns, blues, greens and tried oh white/black and it never got stuck but I need to plastic wrap costar stabs. Makes me sad.
Still looking for 1 common kit, nerdom, and icon pro and looking to trade a text mod for icon mods.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Fri, 11 July 2014, 11:25:24
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/D2IPzwG.jpg)


CODE Clear with Granite keys and Dolch WASD cluster.

How did you paint your case?
I've been looking at painting one of mine.

That looks like a Vortex Aluminium Case.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 11 July 2014, 13:15:44
If it is then VERY GOOD TO KNOW that code will fit in a different tkl case. It has very weird cable placement and I guess you'd just cover up the DIP switches.
But I've still been looking for a way to spruce this thing up.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nayr on Fri, 11 July 2014, 21:51:24
Some of these caps aren't pressed all the way down. After I put a DSA set on my board I go over each key with both of my thumbs one at a time, pushing really hard twice to seat them propperly.


Unfortunately, I think that they are. I just tried (again) doing what you did and there was no effect.
I emailed Melissa though and she said that they'd be willing to replace the single space keys on from the common kit. So that's good at least.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Fri, 11 July 2014, 21:56:19
when installing dsa, it's best to do one row and then view from the side.  viewing from the top does absolutely nothing to confirm.

just going to say that my up arrow wasnt set down all the away, even though it was used for months.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: abjr on Fri, 11 July 2014, 22:14:02
Here's my QFR:

[attach=1]

I think it looks pretty nice, however, I am a little disappointed that the key alignment is so far off, esp. the bottom row. I'm on the fence about asking for a Common Kit replacement. I know Melissa from SP mentioned that there was an issue with one of the molds, but would that have caused so many keys to be off? I don't want to request a replacement and have the same issues or waste her time but I did spend over $100 on these. If it was like $20, I probably wouldn't care as much.

I actually wouldn't mind seeing SP post a pic of a fully populated keyboard after the issue is corrected. That might help me make up my mind.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 11 July 2014, 22:14:28
Period of sun today, so I took some more photos.

[attachimg=1]

Such orange, so yellow, much bright :D

(Kinda mini summer set ...)

[attachimg=2]

Gaps - only a few, and I don't really notice unless I look at the keyboard, which I usually don't:

[attachimg=3]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 11 July 2014, 23:34:07
Period of sun today, so I took some more photos.

Gaps - only a few, and I don't really notice unless I look at the keyboard, which I usually don't:

I use to work as a fitter hence for me seeing unorthodox gaps between anything, throws me off from using that instrument.  Because I can easily see everything at a glance as to whether it is all lined up correctly or not, maybe the OCD in my feature set tortures me beyond anything else hence my sadness in not being able to use any keyboard with these installed.

I suspect you will need to re-design the pcb and reattach all the Cherry switches so that the keys SP produced will all line up correctly with no excessive gaps.........
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 00:29:34
Period of sun today, so I took some more photos.

Gaps - only a few, and I don't really notice unless I look at the keyboard, which I usually don't:

I use to work as a fitter hence for me seeing unorthodox gaps between anything, throws me off from using that instrument.  Because I can easily see everything at a glance as to whether it is all lined up correctly or not, maybe the OCD in my feature set tortures me beyond anything else hence my sadness in not being able to use any keyboard with these installed.

I suspect you will need to re-design the pcb and reattach all the Cherry switches so that the keys SP produced will all line up correctly with no excessive gaps.........

This set is going to end up at work, where I operate in semi-darkness so I am unlikely to notice it anyway.  Most of mine are ok, there are only like 2 or 3 that are like this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Sat, 12 July 2014, 04:59:01
Period of sun today, so I took some more photos.

Gaps - only a few, and I don't really notice unless I look at the keyboard, which I usually don't:

I use to work as a fitter hence for me seeing unorthodox gaps between anything, throws me off from using that instrument.  Because I can easily see everything at a glance as to whether it is all lined up correctly or not, maybe the OCD in my feature set tortures me beyond anything else hence my sadness in not being able to use any keyboard with these installed.

I suspect you will need to re-design the pcb and reattach all the Cherry switches so that the keys SP produced will all line up correctly with no excessive gaps.........

It was a known fact for long time, that there would be some degree of warping especially on the longer keys. The alignment issues are another problem of course. But the warping? I knew it and if I couldn't live with it I had months to sell my order to someone who wouldn't care. Sample photos with visible warping were out long before delivery. Why do you keep your order when you know you won't like it?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bianco on Sat, 12 July 2014, 05:08:09
too bad i didn't have enough funds to get all the kits
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BoZ-fOi5hOI/U8EDiOihfQI/AAAAAAAAIYc/yRXKJ7-F5VU/s1600/DSC01150.jpg)

the nerdom kit looks very nice. thank you matt3o for organizing this
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9wPX-3wACNw/U8EFLZvRu1I/AAAAAAAAIYo/Bvq4FM7BJ7c/s1600/DSC01152.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 12 July 2014, 05:38:17
Why do you keep your order when you know you won't like it?

I only received my order on Monday 7th of July 2014 (this week).  When I first opened the package I was impressed with SP's presentation (as always) BUT when it was installed into my 1800, Filco and then a spare GON (regret doing that) that was when I freaked at their malformations in every keyboard.

I didn't really see a thorough example of anyone else's till I saw another person who photographed it head-on with no filters applied or led effects to cover up the distortion of the keys.  But always when we FIRST paid up for these key-caps there was no mention nor any photo's showing these horrible misshapen keys at all.  Plus you keep hoping that YOUR own order would arrive perfect, like with every order you conduct on PMK's website in the past.

So before everyone gets on their HIGH horse and start dispensing fantasy versions of what was released onto the customers here know that it happened AFTER all the money was paid up and not before, because frankly I suspect Granite would hardly reach tipping point if SP bothered to show the manufactured keys up front first (which I suspect they wanted to avoid at all costs, just my own personnel viewpoint here, because I don't work or run SP).

I am just glad Melissa agreed to refund the full costs I paid for this hence no damage to my bank account just yet.  But I remembered when PMK started she stated clearly to everyone out there if you (the customer) is unhappy with your key-set then send it back to them and you shall receive the full refund plus all shipping costs as well.

If a Manufacturer is true to their own standards then they need to stand behind their own product when it comes to quality.  Need to see if this will be carried out as to their email statements to me and as usual I will keep everyone appraised here on this forum with my current situation regarding, receiving a full refund  :thumb: .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Sat, 12 July 2014, 06:14:46
Why do you keep your order when you know you won't like it?

I only received my order on Monday 7th of July 2014 (this week).  When I first opened the package I was impressed with SP's presentation (as always) BUT when it was installed into my 1800, Filco and then a spare GON (regret doing that) that was when I freaked at their malformations in every keyboard.

I didn't really see a thorough example of anyone else's till I saw another person who photographed it head-on with no filters applied or led effects to cover up the distortion of the keys.  But always when we FIRST paid up for these key-caps there was no mention nor any photo's showing these horrible misshapen keys at all.  Plus you keep hoping that YOUR own order would arrive perfect, like with every order you conduct on PMK's website in the past.

So before everyone gets on their HIGH horse and start dispensing fantasy versions of what was released onto the customers here know that it happened AFTER all the money was paid up and not before, because frankly I suspect Granite would hardly reach tipping point if SP bothered to show the manufactured keys up front first (which I suspect they wanted to avoid at all costs, just my own personnel viewpoint here, because I don't work or run SP).

I am just glad Melissa agreed to refund the full costs I paid for this hence no damage to my bank account just yet.  But I remembered when PMK started she stated clearly to everyone out there if you (the customer) is unhappy with your key-set then send it back to them and you shall receive the full refund plus all shipping costs as well.

If a Manufacturer is true to their own standards then they need to stand behind their own product when it comes to quality.  Need to see if this will be carried out as to their email statements to me and as usual I will keep everyone appraised here on this forum with my current situation regarding, receiving a full refund  :thumb: .

They avoid to show samples, so that they can send out flawed products only to be able to gladly offer refunds and exchanges. That makes perfect sense. Maybe group buys just aren't for everyone. Especially not for those who want to see the finished product before paying for it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 12 July 2014, 06:28:02
[attachimg=1]

I only really noticed fit issues on the numberpad stabilizers, I had to play around with them, of course I didn't think to try the keys the other numberpad set I also bought  :-\
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 12 July 2014, 06:30:24
OMY! That peacock looks fantastic on Granite!

I noticed that F and J are slightly taller than the other keys, I filed them a little and they are now perfect.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 12 July 2014, 06:32:42
They avoid to show samples, so that they can send out flawed products only to be able to gladly offer refunds and exchanges. That makes perfect sense. Maybe group buys just aren't for everyone. Especially not for those who want to see the finished product before paying for it.

Maybe the quality needs to be stepped up instead of finding useless excuses to protect them from any responsibility.  Because it's their first run with PBT plastic then some will forgive them but know that I am in dozens of Group Buys (currently) thus far this was the ONLY failed one for me in over 3 years of purchases.  Hence this will be my absolute first refund with SP concerning their quality issues.

Maybe you should know your facts first before trying to apply your own fantasy version of what should be done here because frankly you have no idea of what's going on, so don't try to rack your brain in applying some of your own home-spun recommendations, because it isn't wanted here  8) .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Sat, 12 July 2014, 06:43:02
They avoid to show samples, so that they can send out flawed products only to be able to gladly offer refunds and exchanges. That makes perfect sense. Maybe group buys just aren't for everyone. Especially not for those who want to see the finished product before paying for it.

Maybe the quality needs to be stepped up instead of finding useless excuses to protect them from any responsibility.  Because it's their first run with PBT plastic then some will forgive them but know that I am in dozens of Group Buys (currently) thus far this was the ONLY failed one for me in over 3 years of purchases.  Hence this will be my absolute first refund with SP concerning their quality issues.

Maybe you should know your facts first before trying to apply your own fantasy version of what should be done here because frankly you have no idea of what's going on, so don't try to rack your brain in applying some of your own home-spun recommendations, because it isn't wanted here  8) .

Or it's just your gap-phobic neurosis that doesn't apply to anyone but you around here.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 06:46:20
They avoid to show samples, so that they can send out flawed products only to be able to gladly offer refunds and exchanges. That makes perfect sense. Maybe group buys just aren't for everyone. Especially not for those who want to see the finished product before paying for it.

Maybe the quality needs to be stepped up instead of finding useless excuses to protect them from any responsibility.  Because it's their first run with PBT plastic then some will forgive them but know that I am in dozens of Group Buys (currently) thus far this was the ONLY failed one for me in over 3 years of purchases.  Hence this will be my absolute first refund with SP concerning their quality issues.

Maybe you should know your facts first before trying to apply your own fantasy version of what should be done here because frankly you have no idea of what's going on, so don't try to rack your brain in applying some of your own home-spun recommendations, because it isn't wanted here  8) .

Or it's just your gap-phobic neurosis that doesn't apply to anyone but you around here.

Have you seen nayr's set?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1391363#msg1391363
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Sat, 12 July 2014, 06:52:33
Yes i have. Have you read Melissa's statement regarding this issue? My own set has some warps too, but it certainly doesn't belong to one of those batches addressed by Melissa. I was talking about the warping that was already known to be happening before production started.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: m1_account on Sat, 12 July 2014, 13:00:45
I know I'm adding nearly nothing to any discussion here, but after like 3 attempts and daily use since I got them, I've still found caps that weren't pressed all the way down.
In the pics I posted several pages ago, like 15 of the caps weren't down all the way. Interestingly, I couldn't tell by looking.
Something is really satisfying about pressing down and feeling the cap slip down a little.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: janvkn on Sun, 13 July 2014, 07:45:50
They look and feel great on my Poker II

(http://i.imgur.com/1F4NODP.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/EJVcFFl.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Sun, 13 July 2014, 10:05:20
Print quality looks pretty good over here, too. I'll have to mail SP on monday about a slight mix-up, but apart from that the international legends are fairly low, I can't see any problems.

I haven't put them all on a board yet, of course.

Big image of multiple sets here (http://i.imgur.com/Ufix4RF.jpg).


(http://i.imgur.com/San8p0Z.jpg) (http://imgur.com/San8p0Z)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 13 July 2014, 14:52:31
Received my set on Friday, but didn't have time to put it on til today. I've got quite a lot of pbt warps.  :-\

I think the 5 key is also missing some meat from the sprue mark ripping the side off.

(http://puu.sh/a9N0f/da9aa630e4.png)

Is it also normal for the right shift/enter to have a bit of indenting on the surface? (around the stabilizer stem area)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 July 2014, 15:02:23
Received my set on Friday, but didn't have time to put it on til today. I've got quite a lot of pbt warps.  :-\

I think the 5 key is also missing some meat from the sprue mark ripping the side off.

Show Image
(http://puu.sh/a9N0f/da9aa630e4.png)


Is it also normal for the right shift/enter to have a bit of indenting on the surface? (around the stabilizer stem area)

Ya. I also have big holes where the sprue marks are on some caps. At least it's hidden.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: FreeCopy on Sun, 13 July 2014, 19:14:15
Colorway and legends are fantastic. This is pretty much what I've always wanted with the icons and mono legends. Beautiful work Matt3o!

Physically, the production of this set ended up quite ugly. It's rather unfortunate for what is otherwise a near perfect set IMO.
Plenty of warping, unusually large sprue marks, and off center keys.
Texture on my alphas is pretty inconsistent. Texture on my mods is almost non-existent. Not shiny, but not textured, kind of neat actually.


Currently on my Poker II

(http://i.imgur.com/qxRDVJG.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vanilla on Sun, 13 July 2014, 19:33:20
So..... when's round 2?  :-*

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 July 2014, 20:33:41
So..... when's round 2?  :-*

In about a month in the classifieds. :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Sun, 13 July 2014, 23:26:40
So..... when's round 2?  :-*

In about a month in the classifieds. :)

Already started.

A lot of dissatisfied customers.

In the end, I was excited to get this because of dvorak/colemak experimentation on my keyboards, but I guess at this point it no longer matters.

Might just spring for some DSA blanks in the PMK site in the end.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 14 July 2014, 00:45:24
I will speak with Melissa. The QC is not splendid, I'm not sure I want to run a round 2.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 14 July 2014, 01:54:51
It makes me so sad that QC basically ruined what should have been THE set to own.
Yes, Melissa has offered to fix the issues, but still...

YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE THE CHOSEN ONE, GRANITE!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Mon, 14 July 2014, 03:40:06
I will speak with Melissa. The QC is not splendid, I'm not sure I want to run a round 2.

Make sure they fix their communication while they are at it. My email apparently didn't get registered in their system upon checkout (I created a user on the PMK site). So while it was displayed on my users order site, I received none of the mass-information emails. Causing some serious uneasiness at my part - especially since I could see peoples orders were shipped and this thread was my only source of information.

I'm sure Melissa hates me by now since I've written to her about that problem 3 times and it only now got fixed (I think, I have started to get mailing list style mails about their products at least). But she is fast, professional and service oriented in her responses - just really too bad that it was a problem in the first place.

P.S. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that misaligned keys have been weeded out of the batch that were sent with printed ISO enters.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 14 July 2014, 19:57:48
I will speak with Melissa. The QC is not splendid, I'm not sure I want to run a round 2.

Even if they dropped the ball like Razer Corp does on a routine basis, they still make fine key-caps.

I just wish they made your design in ABS because they have excelled from 2 years ago when they first started dispensing key-caps throughout the world.  Your Granite shouldn't be killed off due to faulty PBT molding but to upgrade it to ABS and make it available once again.

Like I said before every company makes mistakes, it just depends upon how they will address it in the future when it comes to producing fine examples of key-caps.  They have done it before and I hope will return to their highest standard, that I know they can produce  8) .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Mon, 14 July 2014, 20:51:16
I will speak with Melissa. The QC is not splendid, I'm not sure I want to run a round 2.

Even if they dropped the ball like Razer Corp does on a routine basis, they still make fine key-caps.

I just wish they made your design in ABS because they have excelled from 2 years ago when they first started dispensing key-caps throughout the world.  Your Granite shouldn't be killed off due to faulty PBT molding but to upgrade it to ABS and make it available once again.

Like I said before every company makes mistakes, it just depends upon how they will address it in the future when it comes to producing fine examples of key-caps.  They have done it before and I hope will return to their highest standard, that I know they can produce  8) .

I have to admit, I have not been impressed with any of the caps from SP other than their SA molds. I don't think I will buy anything else from them other than SA.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Mon, 14 July 2014, 21:15:31
I will speak with Melissa. The QC is not splendid, I'm not sure I want to run a round 2.

Even if they dropped the ball like Razer Corp does on a routine basis, they still make fine key-caps.

I just wish they made your design in ABS because they have excelled from 2 years ago when they first started dispensing key-caps throughout the world.  Your Granite shouldn't be killed off due to faulty PBT molding but to upgrade it to ABS and make it available once again.

Like I said before every company makes mistakes, it just depends upon how they will address it in the future when it comes to producing fine examples of key-caps.  They have done it before and I hope will return to their highest standard, that I know they can produce  8) .

I have to admit, I have not been impressed with any of the caps from SP other than their SA molds. I don't think I will buy anything else from them other than SA.

SA Granite. Panties-dropper. Doo eet nao.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 14 July 2014, 21:26:32
SA Granite. Panties-dropper. Doo eet nao.

Nice choice of words there sakai4eva, "Panties-dropper" I wish it was true to everyone us besides us addicts here on GH  8) .

Once people get a taste for SA it's hard to change to another choice.  I'll be all over this if the SA profile was given here.

I'm already waiting for Matt3o's SA Midnight to be released and I think that one shall give us some more SA sweetness to behold  :thumb: .
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Mon, 14 July 2014, 21:34:32
I promised myself that I would stop buying keycaps at some stage, but an actual SA set that looks halfway decent would be bought in an instant.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 14 July 2014, 21:58:47
Can all the guys who want to repetitively complain here find some other thread for it?

The griping was cute for the first few posts, but now hearing the same 2-3 people just writing the same negative comment over and over again is getting pretty boring.

(Note, I’m not opposed to complaints in general: New people wanting to gripe would be fine, or new categories of complaints that we haven’t seen already.)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: vierax on Mon, 14 July 2014, 23:05:40
Oh crap, I checked bags about missing keys a week ago. Now I put them on my boards and see some misalignments : I have to check nearly five hundred caps… a second time :(

BTW this set is really nice, a bit disappointed about the blue sun logo (a bit light comparing to black legends) but it's not a dealbreaker. Cyrillic set is great, the numrow is a bit odd with the two sized legends (cyrillic one are a bit smaller than those from the base set) but, again, it's not very important to me.
No cool pics to show, I tried but I have to stop using Automatic mode and start learning how to take nice macro pictures. :/
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Mon, 14 July 2014, 23:13:13
Can all the guys who want to repetitively complain here find some other thread for it?

The griping was cute for the first few posts, but now hearing the same 2-3 people just writing the same negative comment over and over again is getting pretty boring.

(Note, I’m not opposed to complaints in general: New people wanting to gripe would be fine, or new categories of complaints that we haven’t seen already.)

this is geekhack...we are literally as close to keyboard warriors as it gets.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: trizkut on Mon, 14 July 2014, 23:25:43
Can all the guys who want to repetitively complain here find some other thread for it?

The griping was cute for the first few posts, but now hearing the same 2-3 people just writing the same negative comment over and over again is getting pretty boring.

(Note, I’m not opposed to complaints in general: New people wanting to gripe would be fine, or new categories of complaints that we haven’t seen already.)

this is geekhack...we are literally as close to keyboard warriors as it gets.

(http://i.imgur.com/UA4z2Pf.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Mon, 14 July 2014, 23:30:26
I promised myself that I would stop buying keycaps at some stage, but an actual SA set that looks halfway decent would be bought in an instant.
better camp out the Penumbra GB thread / [CTRL]ALT.io then, that set is stunning from everything I've seen (soon I will have pretties of my own!) - Bunny has said there will be a few extras for sale once all the current orders ship.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Mon, 14 July 2014, 23:34:25
OH yes... I am camping out that thread ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Tue, 15 July 2014, 03:17:09
I suppose no one else that ordered an international kit (blue legends UK, DE Etc) along with an Iso enter key has heard anything yet either. I haven't seen any pictures here or have heard anything from anyone else yet.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Tue, 15 July 2014, 03:55:08
I suppose no one else that ordered an international kit (blue legends UK, DE Etc) along with an Iso enter key has heard anything yet either. I haven't seen any pictures here or have heard anything from anyone else yet.

That's what Melissa mailed me, though I ordered neither an ISO enter or intl kit: "The ISO return keys are being produced this week so those that ordered this kit should be receiving shipping notifications soon."

I will speak with Melissa. The QC is not splendid, I'm not sure I want to run a round 2.

I'd wait to see if they get the 1x keycaps fixed as promised.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Tue, 15 July 2014, 04:07:55
I suppose no one else that ordered an international kit (blue legends UK, DE Etc) along with an Iso enter key has heard anything yet either. I haven't seen any pictures here or have heard anything from anyone else yet.

I ordered Intl (NO,SE,DK,etc.) and ISO enter with text. Shipped July 10, 2014 at 16:17:00 and the last update is INTERNATIONAL DISPATCH READY from July 13, 2014 at 04:29:00... Not that I'm checking several times a day or anything.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Tue, 15 July 2014, 05:20:52
I suppose no one else that ordered an international kit (blue legends UK, DE Etc) along with an Iso enter key has heard anything yet either. I haven't seen any pictures here or have heard anything from anyone else yet.
Well, I got my set a week ago with ISO enter blank and the int kit, but I've yet to get my hands on it, it's being re-shipped to me, should got it later today I think.
I think only the iso enter with dyesub on them were delayed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 15 July 2014, 06:25:12
I promised myself that I would stop buying keycaps at some stage, but an actual SA set that looks halfway decent would be bought in an instant.
better camp out the Penumbra GB thread / [CTRL]ALT.io then, that set is stunning from everything I've seen (soon I will have pretties of my own!) - Bunny has said there will be a few extras for sale once all the current orders ship.

Is this the proper place / thread to advertise other GB?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 15 July 2014, 06:30:52
I will speak with Melissa. The QC is not splendid, I'm not sure I want to run a round 2.

The main point is how they handle this learning process. It is understandable they were been challenged with new issues when producing the first PBT set with sublimated legends, but they should be accountable for the problems, and each one and all of them. If the GH community supported this first run, we are entitled at least to know the improvement plan details.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Tue, 15 July 2014, 06:48:03
I suppose no one else that ordered an international kit (blue legends UK, DE Etc) along with an Iso enter key has heard anything yet either. I haven't seen any pictures here or have heard anything from anyone else yet.

I got my international set last Saturday. Don't have a keyboard for them yet, but I can snap a photo of just the set if you're interested.

They forgot my ISO enters, however.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Tue, 15 July 2014, 07:42:22
I suppose no one else that ordered an international kit (blue legends UK, DE Etc) along with an Iso enter key has heard anything yet either. I haven't seen any pictures here or have heard anything from anyone else yet.

I got my international set last Saturday. Don't have a keyboard for them yet, but I can snap a photo of just the set if you're interested.

They forgot my ISO enters, however.
Nah, don't bother, I prefere to have a surprise.
Hope they didn't forget my ISO enter tho...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Tue, 15 July 2014, 08:22:44
My kit wasn't perfect but I'm still tickled pink with it. Here are some more pRotatos :d

[attachimg=1] [attachimg=2]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 15 July 2014, 12:17:57
My kit wasn't perfect but I'm still tickled pink with it. Here are some more pRotatos :d

(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

not perfect but it looks pretty darn good. i can only see a tiny spec on the 3.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: osi on Tue, 15 July 2014, 12:21:06
My kit wasn't perfect but I'm still tickled pink with it. Here are some more pRotatos :d

(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

not perfect but it looks pretty darn good. i can only see a tiny spec on the 3.

Ahhh good eye. That's actually a little dust spec. My camera sucks though (bbq10) :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Tue, 15 July 2014, 13:21:57
Yayyy got my set !
Pros :
- In french
- Excellent design, thanks Matt3o
- Dual colored legends for int (I wasn't sure I was really on board with this one, but it's gorgeous !)
- No misaligned legends
- no misaligned rows or something like that
- no keys "too hard to press down" (or maybe 100% of them are and I'm not halfway  :)) )

Cons :
- some gaps due to deformed keys, welp can't be helped I guess, anyway I'm not looking from straight up at my keyboard so it doesn't really matter
- the colored keys from lost & founds let the light shine a lot through them, not a problem for me because the leds are off except when I press them, but could bother some people.

Cons (matter of opinion):
- I would have prefered this set done in DS ABS like the skull squadron, feels more precise (the legend as well as the shape of the keys).

Anyhow thanks a lot for this GB Matt3o and SP, I'm quite satisfied !
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Tue, 15 July 2014, 16:55:17
xpost

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/14662254844_dcbf44fe96.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/okDTxj)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/14684413853_f427f57ce7.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/onBsDc)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/14477859007_ef40e5253e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o4mP5K)

never posted a picture before of my set
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 15 July 2014, 17:03:36
you never had granite before :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jacobolus on Tue, 15 July 2014, 17:21:18
Glod: that looks amazing!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: cgbuen on Tue, 15 July 2014, 21:38:15
A little sad about the warping/alignment but I don't think it hit me too terribly. It's still a cool set.

Pretty awesome that with the right kits (pro mods/lost and found/Cyrillic were key), I didn't have to buy more than one of any kit, and can do a full board plus a 40.

(http://i.imgur.com/ZPWqGoy.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: janvkn on Wed, 16 July 2014, 03:54:55
Cons (matter of opinion):
- I would have prefered this set done in DS ABS like the skull squadron, feels more precise (the legend as well as the shape of the keys).

I have two DSA ABS sets (Skull Squadron and Dolch), they're great and all, but PBT feels infinitely better to type on and that matters more to me than the slight warping of the keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Wed, 16 July 2014, 04:41:25
Does someone have the problem of shiny keys? It's not that ABS kind of shine, more like a small layer of some transparent coating. I have this on the right half of my tab key.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 16 July 2014, 06:50:56
Does someone have the problem of shiny keys? It's not that ABS kind of shine, more like a small layer of some transparent coating. I have this on the right half of my tab key.

Picture? I don't think I do.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Wed, 16 July 2014, 06:56:39
Does someone have the problem of shiny keys? It's not that ABS kind of shine, more like a small layer of some transparent coating. I have this on the right half of my tab key.

Picture? I don't think I do.

I will make one when I get home. I hope my crappy phone camera gets it done.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Wed, 16 July 2014, 09:01:14
(http://i.imgur.com/5J5RTze.jpg)

Photo isn't very good, but maybe gets you the idea. I think that glossy effect comes from the different textures of the keys. Compare tab to shiftlock.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 17 July 2014, 03:22:43
Got my Granite. At last. Well. I'm not a perfectionist, so it's awesome for me :)

Sorry about potato pics ^)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Thu, 17 July 2014, 12:35:01
Matt3o, I think I know where you got your inspiration for the color scheme...

(http://i.imgur.com/wn9itl0.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wn9itl0)

(for the americans out there, that's the colors of the PAL version of the SNES pad)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 17 July 2014, 12:39:26
rgby is pretty common :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Thu, 17 July 2014, 13:42:57
rgby is pretty common :P

 ;) yeah I know it's a coincidence, but rgby + 2 shades of grey, gotta love it.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Thu, 17 July 2014, 13:46:49
I would have loved to see yellow and orange icon mods. Maybe we'll see this in round 2. Or some kind of unicorn-vomit-addon-set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 17 July 2014, 14:21:15
Matt3o, I think I know where you got your inspiration for the color scheme...

(http://i.imgur.com/wn9itl0.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wn9itl0)

(for the americans out there, that's the colors of the PAL version of the SNES pad)

OMG! :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jacobolus on Thu, 17 July 2014, 16:29:48
Do note that red, yellow, green, and blue are the four “unique hues” which anchor human color perception. All other hues can be described as a combination of two of those (for instance orange is yellow–red, or purple is red–blue). You might call RYGB the “primary colors” of human color vision, as compared to the primary colors of some particular medium like RGB {orangish red, yellowish green, reddish blue} for computer displays or CMYK {greenish blue, bluish red, yellow, black} for printers.

One of the first couple stages of neural processing of color, which happens directly in the retina, is a compression/interpretation of 3 cone cell responses into 3 “opponent” color signals: blue–yellow, red–green, and white–black.

As a result, there’s plenty of artwork dominated by red/yellow/green/blue dating back thousands of years.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Thu, 17 July 2014, 16:36:37
Does anyone know if USPS hands off the parcel package to another delivery company in Europe? According to Stamps, my package has been in LA, CA since July the 14th.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Thu, 17 July 2014, 16:45:56
Does anyone know if USPS hands off the parcel package to another delivery company in Europe? According to Stamps, my package has been in LA, CA since July the 14th.

That's been my experience with international shipments in the past. Have you tried searching on your local postal service with the USPS tracking number?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Thu, 17 July 2014, 16:54:20
Yeah, I've tried that, but no dice.

Anyone from Norway know what delivery company is used in Europe/Norway?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Thu, 17 July 2014, 16:54:23
Does anyone know if USPS hands off the parcel package to another delivery company in Europe? According to Stamps, my package has been in LA, CA since July the 14th.

That's been my experience with international shipments in the past. Have you tried searching on your local postal service with the USPS tracking number?

My Granite package to Europe has been in LA for 6 days. It took another 2 weeks after customs clearance before it finally arrived.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Thu, 17 July 2014, 17:00:05
My Granite package to Europe has been in LA for 6 days. It took another 2 weeks after customs clearance before it finally arrived.

Wow. Shouldn't have gotten my hopes up then, I guess!
At least Norwegian customs have gotten a lot faster in the last years. So there's that.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Thu, 17 July 2014, 17:40:15
My Granite package to Europe has been in LA for 6 days. It took another 2 weeks after customs clearance before it finally arrived.

Wow. Shouldn't have gotten my hopes up then, I guess!
At least Norwegian customs have gotten a lot faster in the last years. So there's that.

Mine was stuck in LA from 13-7 to 17-7.. It's now in Denmark. Been handed over to Post Danmark and i can track it further on their track and trace system.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Thu, 17 July 2014, 17:53:30
Mine was stuck in LA from 13-7 to 17-7.. It's now in Denmark. Been handed over to Post Danmark and i can track it further on their track and trace system.

Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 18 July 2014, 01:18:24
At least you guys know where your package is supposed to be!

I don't even have a shipping notice :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 18 July 2014, 02:09:50
Does anyone know if USPS hands off the parcel package to another delivery company in Europe? According to Stamps, my package has been in LA, CA since July the 14th.

According to tracking info my package was in LA until it was delivered yesterday :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Fri, 18 July 2014, 04:44:37
At least you guys know where your package is supposed to be!

I don't even have a shipping notice :p

Ugh, I would not be able to do that.. Maybe if you contact Melissa she can help you out. They must have the shipping number on file.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 18 July 2014, 06:59:51
At least you guys know where your package is supposed to be!

I don't even have a shipping notice :p

Ugh, I would not be able to do that.. Maybe if you contact Melissa she can help you out. They must have the shipping number on file.

I don't even know whether all orders have been sent out yet.

I had a rather large one containing the international set which was produced last afaik, so I am not worried yet :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Bullveyr on Fri, 18 July 2014, 15:19:41
Got mine today, Austrian customs gladly didn't care but I haven't put them on my KB yet.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Fri, 18 July 2014, 16:06:15
Mine was stuck in LA from 13-7 to 17-7.. It's now in Denmark. Been handed over to Post Danmark and i can track it further on their track and trace system.

Thanks for the info!

At 6:33 am it was in my town ready to be delivered, at around 10am it was at my door. Sadly, I decided to sleep in, so I didn't answer the door... And now it's at the post office, ready for me to pick up tomorrow. I calculated taxes to be around 80dkr ~= 10€, but I think it may have sneaked its way past taxation :-)

I will post pictures of unboxing and keyboard fitting tomorrow. I want to do something slightly different than everyone I've seen so far on my 60% :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 19 July 2014, 02:59:14
Typing on my Poker II with Granite set right now. And I understood that I really like DSA key profile. It feels marvelous under my fingers and I like low-profile keys. So thank you, Matt3o, for a good job!

P.S. Hope you'll go for a GB with SA profile and Cyrillic set someday.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vitaly on Sat, 19 July 2014, 03:15:09
300 peoples wait for next GB on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 July 2014, 03:18:37
300 peoples wait for next GB on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets :)

if Massdrop contacts me, we can find an arrangement :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 19 July 2014, 03:23:34
300 peoples wait for next GB on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets :)

if Massdrop contacts me, we can find an arrangement :P

Interesting  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vitaly on Sat, 19 July 2014, 03:45:43
300 peoples wait for next GB on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets :)

if Massdrop contacts me, we can find an arrangement :P
Cool, let's hope. Did you think about SA profile or gmk profile/production?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 19 July 2014, 04:13:12
Imgur album! (http://imgur.com/a/8vaqo)

Keys! Keys! Keys!
According to the 4 (FOUR!) shipping letters attached to the package I received the following:
(http://i.imgur.com/fOWNjaf.jpg)

Some nicks on the spacebar.. Not too bad once it is attached to the keyboard.
(http://i.imgur.com/tI642J7.jpg)

Some more nicks:
(http://i.imgur.com/2x9WR5l.jpg)

When it comes to spacing of the keys, the homing row is worst:
(http://i.imgur.com/7u1jAsI.jpg)
The base of the keys are vertical on the homing keys, and sloped on the others, causing a visible gab around the homing keys. I choose to see this as a yet another way to quickly identify the homing keys - although I can see if others would see it as a clear and huge defect. Luckily the set comes with both homing keys and regular keys for that position.

DONE!
(http://i.imgur.com/Gqwxx75.jpg)



Only issue I've had so far is the keys are slightly harder to push down. My browns feel quite different now and it will take some getting used to.
Also my enter key is difficult to press down using my little finger now - and at first it stuck on the bottom until I took it off and blew some air onto the switches (magic air apparently - couldn't see any dirt there before). Works now though - to an acceptable degree at least.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 July 2014, 05:07:53
300 peoples wait for next GB on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets :)

if Massdrop contacts me, we can find an arrangement :P
Cool, let's hope. Did you think about SA profile or gmk profile/production?

granite has "raison d'etre" only in PBT.

@jlor, can I use one of your pictures on http://keypuller.com/granite/ ?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 19 July 2014, 05:08:57
300 peoples wait for next GB on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets :)

if Massdrop contacts me, we can find an arrangement :P
Cool, let's hope. Did you think about SA profile or gmk profile/production?

Even a PBT DCS set in these colors would be amazing.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 July 2014, 05:10:14
300 peoples wait for next GB on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets :)

if Massdrop contacts me, we can find an arrangement :P
Cool, let's hope. Did you think about SA profile or gmk profile/production?

Even a PBT DCS set in these colors would be amazing.

SP+DCS+PBT ? I don't know...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 19 July 2014, 05:12:18
300 peoples wait for next GB on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets :)

if Massdrop contacts me, we can find an arrangement :P
Cool, let's hope. Did you think about SA profile or gmk profile/production?

Even a PBT DCS set in these colors would be amazing.

SP+DCS+PBT ? I don't know...

There is that light blue PBT DCS set they did, and it doesn't look bad.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 19 July 2014, 05:18:43
300 peoples wait for next GB on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets :)

if Massdrop contacts me, we can find an arrangement :P
Cool, let's hope. Did you think about SA profile or gmk profile/production?

granite has "raison d'etre" only in PBT.

@jlor, can I use one of your pictures on http://keypuller.com/granite/ ?

Ofcourse. Any one you want! Thanks for designing and organizing this GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 19 July 2014, 06:16:53
I'll try here as well.
Someone wants to trade some keycaps? I'll need:

1u Pipe/Backslash, 1.25u 3 layer mod, S and D of the red on white WASD (for convenience the whole WASD set, if needed).


Pic of what I need: (http://i.imgur.com/hHTbyjw.png)


I have several keycaps up for trade, I had ordered Common, Icon, Icon Pro, Nerdom, and Blue Enter.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Sat, 19 July 2014, 07:24:43
I would be pretty disappointed if R2 went through Massdrop when SP took the risk on creating their own group buy website. No need to introduce another middleman and even more delay into this whole process. If people on Massdrop want Granite why didn't they and/or why don't they buy it through PMK like everyone else
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mooby on Sat, 19 July 2014, 07:33:35
I would be pretty disappointed if R2 went through Massdrop when SP took the risk on creating their own group buy website. No need to introduce another middleman and even more delay into this whole process. If people on Massdrop want Granite why didn't they and/or why don't they buy it through PMK like everyone else

Look up the "payment" the creator of a groupbuy gets and tell me more about the risks.

SP will be improving and producing replacement caps for the next weeks, so I don't think round 2 will become reality so fast. Speculation of how this will happen is rather pointless at the moment when we don't know if it will happen at all.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Coumbaya on Sat, 19 July 2014, 09:31:54
I'll try here as well.
Someone wants to trade some keycaps? I'll need:

1u Pipe/Backslash, 1.25u 3 layer mod, S and D of the red on white WASD (for convenience the whole WASD set, if needed).


Pic of what I need:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hHTbyjw.png)



I have several keycaps up for trade, I had ordered Common, Icon, Icon Pro, Nerdom, and Blue Enter.

I'll gladly exchange my |\ key (and other that aren't French if you want it) for a Nerv key which I couldn't order  :-[
That is, if you're not using it of course.
I don't have the other keys you want tho.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Sat, 19 July 2014, 10:19:46
Massdrop sounds good. I might join in on v2 since I missed out some keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 19 July 2014, 11:20:24
massdrop option is really really unlikely
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sakai4eva on Sat, 19 July 2014, 11:37:21
Don't really care as long as you're launching v2. Currently getting some blanks to fill up the gaps :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 19 July 2014, 17:40:35
I'll gladly exchange my |\ key (and other that aren't French if you want it) for a Nerv key which I couldn't order  :-[
That is, if you're not using it of course.
I don't have the other keys you want tho.
Ah, sry, I've already found a guy whose \| I trade for.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sat, 19 July 2014, 17:50:20
I have a question about this keycap: [attachimg=1]When I type and compare the underscore with the hyphen, the underscore is the longer line, e. g.[attachimg=2], why does this legend show it the other way around?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Sat, 19 July 2014, 18:01:50
I have a question about this keycap: (Attachment Link) When I type and compare the underscore with the hyphen, the underscore is the longer line, e. g. (Attachment Link) , why does this legend show it the other way around?

Aren't most of the non letter keys like that? The numbers, comma, period, brackets, etc
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Sat, 19 July 2014, 18:24:33
I have a question about this keycap: (Attachment Link) When I type and compare the underscore with the hyphen, the underscore is the longer line, e. g. (Attachment Link) , why does this legend show it the other way around?

it's DSA.

just flip it 180 degrees
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sat, 19 July 2014, 20:38:03
I have a question about this keycap: (Attachment Link) When I type and compare the underscore with the hyphen, the underscore is the longer line, e. g. (Attachment Link) , why does this legend show it the other way around?

You might just have the cap on upside down. :) profile does not dictate orientation.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sat, 19 July 2014, 20:59:50
Sorry, I saw a mistake where no mistake is. The keycaps shows all correct. :-(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jdeblese on Sat, 19 July 2014, 21:07:28
@swill Yeah, I can mount the cap vertically flipped. I am just curious how it is “ought to be”. My Filco standard keycap set has the same oddity: the hyphen shows the longer line than the underscore. In almost every font the hyphen is the shorter line.

You're correct that they hyphen's shorter, but how are you identifying the longer line on this cap as being the hyphen? I've just looked at my set and the two lines look identical in every way but length. Which one you call the hyphen is entirely up to you, as far as I can tell.

Or maybe it's an em-dash?  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 19 July 2014, 21:21:45
I have a question about this keycap: (Attachment Link) When I type and compare the underscore with the hyphen, the underscore is the longer line, e. g. (Attachment Link) , why does this legend show it the other way around?

Even your illustration of the keycap shows the longer underscore icon at the top of the keycap.

Such is the case on every set of keycaps I have.  Including my Filco yellow set.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sat, 19 July 2014, 21:26:48
Yea, maybe because today is the hottest day in this summer, and my brain melted down.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sun, 20 July 2014, 00:40:09
Yea, maybe because today is the hottest day in this summer, and my brain melted down.

I _hate_ that key! And especially on DSA. I had to find another keyboard to see which line were supposed to be on the bottom. Also the O (not zero).. I think I put it on right, but really it can fit any way you want and look the same so there's a 25% chance I am right.. :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sun, 20 July 2014, 10:34:42
Yes, I scratched my head while trying to mount the “X”, “I”, “H”, and “O” keycap too. I guess “O” is the same from any direction, and “X”, “I”, “H” is the same from upside or downside (vertically). The arrow keys also seem to be the same from any direction, isn’t it?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 20 July 2014, 12:07:25
Yes, I scratched my head while trying to mount the “X”, “I”, “H”, and “O” keycap too. I guess “O” is the same from any direction, and “X”, “I”, “H” is the same from upside or downside (vertically). The arrow keys also seem to be the same from any direction, isn’t it?

You should've got Cyrillic kit. No mistakes with mounting here :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Mon, 21 July 2014, 07:22:21
I haven't seen or heard anything about the blue dye sub international kits yet. Has anyone that has ordered such a set heard anything about shipping yet?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 21 July 2014, 07:44:12
yeah someone got it
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Mon, 21 July 2014, 08:48:32
I haven't seen or heard anything about the blue dye sub international kits yet. Has anyone that has ordered such a set heard anything about shipping yet?

I received mine a few days ago. Only the ^/¨/~ key on my keyboard above is intl though - oh and the Æ, Ø & Å of course. But I hear a few that have not received shipping confirmation on their Intl. sets. It seems they are last to ship out together with the ISO Enter with print.
I would contact Melissa to ask for a status update.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tyvar1 on Mon, 21 July 2014, 15:53:56
omg! saw this set today! to bad i missed it ;( i hope there will be a second chance to buy it! :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 21 July 2014, 17:40:57
omg! saw this set today! to bad i missed it ;( i hope there will be a second chance to buy it! :)

Unlikely, but keep an eye on Classifieds, a couple of sets have turned up for sale already.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Xike on Tue, 22 July 2014, 00:00:10
I'm afraid I'm in the same situation. Just starting to really get interested in messing around with my board (planning on getting an aluminium case for my Poker II when it eventually gets here) and these caps would've gone beautifully with it. Here's hoping for a second run, until then I'll be scouring the classifieds for someone selling a full set and then some. Both the text and icon modifiers sure look slick...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 22 July 2014, 00:05:39
I'm afraid I'm in the same situation. Just starting to really get interested in messing around with my board (planning on getting an aluminium case for my Poker II when it eventually gets here) and these caps would've gone beautifully with it. Here's hoping for a second run, until then I'll be scouring the classifieds for someone selling a full set and then some. Both the text and icon modifiers sure look slick...


DSA Dolch (http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/products/full-keysets/dsa-dolch-set-base-set-110-total-keys) is another set you could consider, although they are ABS, not PBT.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Xike on Tue, 22 July 2014, 08:20:57
I'm afraid I'm in the same situation. Just starting to really get interested in messing around with my board (planning on getting an aluminium case for my Poker II when it eventually gets here) and these caps would've gone beautifully with it. Here's hoping for a second run, until then I'll be scouring the classifieds for someone selling a full set and then some. Both the text and icon modifiers sure look slick...


DSA Dolch (http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/products/full-keysets/dsa-dolch-set-base-set-110-total-keys) is another set you could consider, although they are ABS, not PBT.

Huh, those -do- look good. I'll consider them, though PBT caps would be preferable.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nayr on Fri, 25 July 2014, 04:17:26
Has anyone gotten any word on the status of the single space replacement keycaps for the common kit?
Did anyone else send an email about it?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: The Nude Wizard on Fri, 25 July 2014, 05:00:16
Has anyone gotten any word on the status of the single space replacement keycaps for the common kit?
Did anyone else send an email about it?

yeah i did i also had a few small issues with the A's of the wasd kit, reply I got was -

"We are working on fixing the tooling to correct this, so it may be a few weeks before you receive anything from me on this."

that was two weeks ago, traditionally a "few" is 3 so I guess I'll wait ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Fri, 25 July 2014, 10:36:32
Has anyone gotten any word on the status of the single space replacement keycaps for the common kit?
Did anyone else send an email about it?

Yea, same as everybody else:
Quote from: Melissa
It will be a few weeks before we have replacements ready, but we will make sure you are added to the list.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Curetia on Fri, 25 July 2014, 13:03:46
I got my package today and do a few pics with my smartphone: http://abload.de/gallery.php?key=j7DS56y3

As you can see some of the Caps did have some nicks like ISO-Enter and some are not correctly centered like Ä, but I dont think that it is possible to get replacements for these keys or is it possible?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Sat, 26 July 2014, 04:53:19
Here we go!

http://i.imgur.com/0pv91br.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/0pv91br.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/msBGA8e.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/msBGA8e.jpg)

Unfortunately my iso enter sticks (both of them, icon and text) because it is bend too much...
http://i.imgur.com/kLCK3FW.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/kLCK3FW.jpg)


Anyone else got this problem? I doubt SP cab send me another one which hasn't this problem, due to their lack of testing possibilities.

I used the one of the numpad for now and like it's not that bad..
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 26 July 2014, 04:59:06
That's some pretty bad spacing you have there.

Mine's not perfect, but not quite like that :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Sat, 26 July 2014, 05:00:22
More depressing pictures...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Sat, 26 July 2014, 05:49:08
Actually I'm not depressed. Just the enter bothers me..
It really doesn't look as bad as it does on the pictures
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 26 July 2014, 06:36:16
Actually I'm not depressed. Just the enter bothers me..
It really doesn't look as bad as it does on the pictures

It's the lighting that makes the difference.

I work in a darker environment (not completely dark!) at work where my Granite set is now.  I can hardly see the inconsistencies.  But when I turn the desk lamp on they show up a lot more.

Your photos are particularly clear, which makes the little imperfections stand out a lot more.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sat, 26 July 2014, 07:52:27
(customer service voice:) Did you notice any flaws with our product? As solution we propose you to dim the lights! You won’t see them as much anymore then   :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 26 July 2014, 08:02:32
Actually I'm not depressed. Just the enter bothers me..
It really doesn't look as bad as it does on the pictures

put the enter in a vice (with some heat-proof padding), do not tight too much of course. Try to blow some hot air with your hairdryer or heatgun. Proceed at small steps. Heat / cool down / heat / cool down. It might help
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Sat, 26 July 2014, 08:41:51
Yeah thanks matt3o, I'll try that. I think the problem are also the cherry stabilizers because they are are stiffer than costar ones...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sat, 26 July 2014, 08:51:43
Actually I'm not depressed. Just the enter bothers me..
It really doesn't look as bad as it does on the pictures

put the enter in a vice (with some heat-proof padding), do not tight too much of course. Try to blow some hot air with your hairdryer or heatgun. Proceed at small steps. Heat / cool down / heat / cool down. It might help

I did something similar with a pbt spacebar. I put it on a flat surface and warmed it up and pressed on the top to remove some warping.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jlor on Sat, 26 July 2014, 11:47:24
I got my package today and do a few pics with my smartphone: http://abload.de/gallery.php?key=j7DS56y3

As you can see some of the Caps did have some nicks like ISO-Enter and some are not correctly centered like Ä, but I dont think that it is possible to get replacements for these keys or is it possible?
Here we go!

http://i.imgur.com/0pv91br.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/0pv91br.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/msBGA8e.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/msBGA8e.jpg)

Unfortunately my iso enter sticks (both of them, icon and text) because it is bend too much...
http://i.imgur.com/kLCK3FW.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/kLCK3FW.jpg)


Anyone else got this problem? I doubt SP cab send me another one which hasn't this problem, due to their lack of testing possibilities.

I used the one of the numpad for now and like it's not that bad..

Contact Melissa with the pictures! I had the same problem and I'm receiving single spacing replacement keys. Sadly I'm not sure my enter is covered by their replacement policy-thingy.. But I will definitely try that heatgun/hairdryer trick if I ever get my hands on a hairdryer.. Maybe put it in the oven for a little bit? :-)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Yslen on Sat, 26 July 2014, 13:15:36
Boiling water is hot enough to shape PBT without damaging it or making it too soft.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Sat, 26 July 2014, 15:05:57
Sounds like a really good idea!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Yslen on Sat, 26 July 2014, 15:12:06
I fixed a bent PBT spacebar by dunking it in boiling water for ten seconds then putting it on a flat surface with a heavy book on top for a few minutes while it cooled down.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: 66klaus on Sat, 26 July 2014, 16:19:34
I got my set yesterday! It`s really sad, that I have so much misalignments  :(

My advice! Run the same group buy with pbt double shots!  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 26 July 2014, 17:09:11
I fixed a bent PBT spacebar by dunking it in boiling water for ten seconds then putting it on a flat surface with a heavy book on top for a few minutes while it cooled down.

smart áss!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sat, 26 July 2014, 21:50:45
I fixed a bent PBT spacebar by dunking it in boiling water for ten seconds then putting it on a flat surface with a heavy book on top for a few minutes while it cooled down.

I have heard other people have had success with this approach.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 26 July 2014, 22:00:35
I fixed a bent PBT spacebar by dunking it in boiling water for ten seconds then putting it on a flat surface with a heavy book on top for a few minutes while it cooled down.

I have heard other people have had success with this approach.

I ruined a Imsto spacebar by trying that one time  :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Smasher816 on Sat, 26 July 2014, 22:02:01
Is there any way for me to get this set? I really hope a round 2 happens eventually :)

I guess I can always scrounge the classifieds and put up a WTB. Or maybe it would just be easier to kill someone and take theirs :P
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Sat, 26 July 2014, 22:20:44
I fixed a bent PBT spacebar by dunking it in boiling water for ten seconds then putting it on a flat surface with a heavy book on top for a few minutes while it cooled down.

I have heard other people have had success with this approach.

I ruined a Imsto spacebar by trying that one time  :(

good to know.  guess the water can't be too hot.  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Sun, 27 July 2014, 10:51:56
Yea! Thank you very much for the idea with the boiling water. It worked pretty good!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sun, 27 July 2014, 11:07:08
Boiling water is hot enough to shape PBT without damaging it or making it too soft.

I had the luck to receive no or not much warped keycaps. However if I had bad luck, I would first test this method with some worthless caps I don’t need. Excellent for this purpose are the blue extra keycaps Signature Plastics sent with each package. They are for the garbage can anyway.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Sun, 27 July 2014, 11:21:37
Boiling water is hot enough to shape PBT without damaging it or making it too soft.

I had the luck to receive no or not much warped keycaps. However if I had bad luck, I would first test this method with some worthless caps I don’t need. Excellent for this purpose are the blue extra keycaps Signature Plastics sent with each package. They are for the garbage can anyway.

If I am not mistaken those are ABS doubleshots, so they can't function as test caps for PBT ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Sun, 27 July 2014, 11:35:41
If I am not mistaken those are ABS doubleshots, so they are they can't function as test caps for PBT ;)

Good point. Forgot that.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 27 July 2014, 19:20:25
(http://i.imgur.com/EBZ93FI.png)
best i have right now is iphone :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: H4g3N on Mon, 28 July 2014, 06:33:52
Unfortunately my iso enter sticks (both of them, icon and text) because it is bend too
Anyone else got this problem?

I got the same problem on my icon iso enter (the text one works fine). Well, it doesn't stick, but it's hard to depress since the cherry stabilizers are so delicate to torsion.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Mon, 28 July 2014, 07:24:05
Unfortunately my iso enter sticks (both of them, icon and text) because it is bend too
Anyone else got this problem?

I got the same problem on my icon iso enter (the text one works fine). Well, it doesn't stick, but it's hard to depress since the cherry stabilizers are so delicate to torsion.
I managed to fix it by dumping the warped part in boiled water and applying force with a screwdriver to the stem. Try it, it worked fine. I also got cherry stabilizers
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 28 July 2014, 12:02:37
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/EBZ93FI.png)

best i have right now is iphone :(

this is the loveliest of the lovely teeny-weeny keyboards :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 28 July 2014, 12:19:39
Nice board... probably couldn't use it, but it's still nice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Mon, 28 July 2014, 12:24:04
At least you guys know where your package is supposed to be!

I don't even have a shipping notice :p

Ugh, I would not be able to do that.. Maybe if you contact Melissa she can help you out. They must have the shipping number on file.

I don't even know whether all orders have been sent out yet.

I had a rather large one containing the international set which was produced last afaik, so I am not worried yet :)


Still no sign of my set :(

Anybody else still waiting in EU?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: witbliz on Mon, 28 July 2014, 13:11:30
Finally had the time to assemble it


(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/29/ehepebuj.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: xmc on Mon, 28 July 2014, 16:02:02
I finally got around to photographing mine in one of its natural habitats.  I mean, if you can call potatoshots "photography".

[attach=1]

Poker II (blues, 2 o-rings per keystem).  I type on Colemak; this board's program layer is Colemak and the program/function layer is the HHKB layout.  This keyset is very pleasing.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 28 July 2014, 16:16:05
I finally got around to photographing mine in one of its natural habitats.  I mean, if you can call potatoshots "photography".

(Attachment Link)

Poker II (blues, 2 o-rings per keystem).  I type on Colemak; this board's program layer is Colemak and the program/function layer is the HHKB layout.  This keyset is very pleasing.
Finally another Mono Legend user!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vitaly on Mon, 28 July 2014, 18:32:46
Hi matt3o,
what about massdrop? Huge amount of peoples waiting for drop (380+)   :) Are they contacted you? Looks like they are ready. I read that you don't want make next gb on massdrop, anyway hope to buy set here or on md.

https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets/talk (https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets/talk)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Mon, 28 July 2014, 18:36:15
At least you guys know where your package is supposed to be!

I don't even have a shipping notice :p

Ugh, I would not be able to do that.. Maybe if you contact Melissa she can help you out. They must have the shipping number on file.

I don't even know whether all orders have been sent out yet.

I had a rather large one containing the international set which was produced last afaik, so I am not worried yet :)


Still no sign of my set :(

Anybody else still waiting in EU?

I've ordered an EU set that has arrived at my proxy in the USA, but didn't get a shipping notice for it beforehand.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: witbliz on Mon, 28 July 2014, 22:56:33
Hi Guys

I received the granite set and was very happy about it and tested it on my 60%. However this set was supposed to be for my ergodox and I realised that there are not enough keys to fill the ergodox. As i have bought the 3 parts : Common Kit + Text modifiers + Ergodoxian. Firstly i wonder if i done it right or is there other ergodoxian friends that have the same problem...

I wonder if anybody will be able to sell me modifier keys to fill up the bottom row. (Icon pro modifiers - 1st row as attached below) - Please PM me (thank you)

(http://s11.postimg.org/5chx65min/Missing_keys.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5chx65min/)

[attach=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Tue, 29 July 2014, 00:52:43
Some fun with my leftovers for my ducky shine 3 until round 5 arrives...
The function row took me quite a time :P

(http://i.imgur.com/O5iBLXB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/P0NeW55.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fw3me5u.jpg)

A bit weird, but still a beauty :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Tue, 29 July 2014, 00:56:59
Doesn't the different profile of the stock caps bother you?!

I couldn't type on that :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 29 July 2014, 02:29:46
Granite needs some CMY action.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 29 July 2014, 02:43:19
Granite needs some CMY action.

I might be wrong but I don't see real CMY colors in PBT.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Tue, 29 July 2014, 03:01:59
Granite needs some CMY action.

I might be wrong but I don't see real CMY colors in PBT.
Really?
Granted I never looked at the color ring, but that surprises me.
Edit: Yup, you're totally right.

That's a damn shame.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: madhias on Tue, 29 July 2014, 03:44:01
Granite needs some CMY action.

I might be wrong but I don't see real CMY colors in PBT.
Really?
Granted I never looked at the color ring, but that surprises me.
Edit: Yup, you're totally right.

That's a damn shame.

That's why it's not possible, didn't know! CMY would be really great indeed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: colomb on Tue, 29 July 2014, 10:05:14
Thanks for the tip. I'll give it shot.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: kakarlsen on Sat, 02 August 2014, 16:37:55
Finally got my package. I haven't had the time to do a full inspection of every single key yet, but overall things are looking good. Not perfect, but good. The biggest issue being that my ISO enters are missing in action, but I'm sure SP will fix that. Alignment and legends are for the most part looking good. Here are some crapPhone pictures:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14587460/Tastatur/Granite%20mini%2001.jpg)
Ducky mini with Tex alu case.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14587460/Tastatur/Granite%20mini%2002.jpg)
It's not so much the alignment, as it is the bottom of the W that is a bit deformed. Haven't found any keys with bad stem-placement so far.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14587460/Tastatur/Granite%20mini%2003.jpg)
The legends on the Æ, Ø and Å are a bit off center.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14587460/Tastatur/Granite%20Filco%2001.JPG)
Filco MJ2 with some Cyrillic.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14587460/Tastatur/Granite%20Filco%2002.JPG)


Overall really happy with how they look in person. Thanks to matt3o and Signature Plastics for making this work out. My first experience with DSA, but they feel good to me. I'm used to typing on flat laptop keyboards, so I didn't expect that to be an issue.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Sat, 02 August 2014, 23:08:52
Looking really good kakarlsen  :thumb:

I hope my set turns out this solid as well. On the pictures the minor flaws are pretty much invisible.

What's wrong with the ISO Enter keys though? Everybody in this thread who ordered them said they are unusable.

Sounds like SP should do a second Round of them!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yuiop on Sun, 03 August 2014, 23:37:51
I can be quite picky when it comes to keycaps but I'm pretty happy with how this set turned out.
Thanks Matt3o and Melissa.

(http://i.imgur.com/8hY97e6.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 04 August 2014, 01:29:10
Great setups guys! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Delete on Wed, 06 August 2014, 00:26:05
when is the round2 start?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 06 August 2014, 01:11:28
I've been contacted by massdrop... curious to see where this is heading us
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 06 August 2014, 01:19:44
I've been contacted by massdrop... curious to see where this is heading us

They want to do a Granite run?

A few people, including some very new GH members, have wondered whether there will be a R2, and at least one I think mentioned Massdrop.

I wonder how many registrations of interest Massdrop needs before they will start going through the motiont?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 06 August 2014, 01:30:05
In any case, you should wait until we see how they've fixed the tooling on the 1u caps before doing any more runs.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: The Nude Wizard on Wed, 06 August 2014, 01:35:50
It has over 400 votes on massdrop fwiw (https://www.massdrop.com/vote/signature-plastics-dsa-pbt-sets?s=granite), what percentage of those are sales is anyones guess however, but I'd say that's more than enough

Personally I'd like to get some extras that I regret not ordering if it goes ahead.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 06 August 2014, 01:54:19
In any case, you should wait until we see how they've fixed the tooling on the 1u caps before doing any more runs.

the erratic tooling has been already rectified.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nayr on Wed, 06 August 2014, 02:06:27
Does that mean those who emailed SP about caps that were too unevenly spaced to be considered acceptable might be getting the replacements soon? ... :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: strict on Wed, 06 August 2014, 07:17:34
I would be all over a round 2 set. My biggest keyboard related regret currently is that I missed out on round 1 so there's no way I will miss another sale.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 06 August 2014, 11:58:37
I've been contacted by massdrop... curious to see where this is heading us

What distribution channel would be better for the community? economy-wise...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 06 August 2014, 12:02:22
I've been contacted by massdrop... curious to see where this is heading us

What distribution channel would be better for the community? economy-wise...

Unless massdrop reaches a very (very) high tier, I don't see how massdrop could make a better price than SP.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Yslen on Wed, 06 August 2014, 12:18:40
Quote

Unless massdrop reaches a very (very) high tier, I don't see how massdrop could make a better price than SP.

Exactly. Massdrop will be taking a profit, after all.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 06 August 2014, 12:52:18
I've been contacted by massdrop... curious to see where this is heading us

What distribution channel would be better for the community? economy-wise...

Unless massdrop reaches a very (very) high tier, I don't see how massdrop could make a better price than SP.

That was what I thought, thank you for the confirmation. I asked just because I have seen some posts from fellows that appeared to be very interested in getting the set through massdrop, that just adds another profit taker to the chain, meaning a higher cost product for the end consumer. Just senseless.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Wed, 06 August 2014, 14:23:58
@matt3o May I ask, why 1u enter is light grey, while other mods are dark grey (backspace, enter, del, etc.)?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 06 August 2014, 14:28:10
@matt3o May I ask, why enter is light grey, while other mods are dark grey (backspace, enter, del, etc.)?
My Enter key is most definitely a dark grey.

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Wed, 06 August 2014, 14:41:20
I mean this,
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 06 August 2014, 14:42:36
I mean this,

Was JUST about to post that.
I imagine for egdx? Not sure where it would go in that layout.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Wed, 06 August 2014, 15:02:20
That enter key is from the mono-legend international set. Guess he decided to put it there ? ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Wed, 06 August 2014, 15:17:51
@Grendel Non-alphas should be homogenously dark grey, don’t you agree? There are exceptions, spacebar for example, I can live with that. And there is this weird exception with the keys f5 f6 f7 f8 in light grey due to some historic reasons, however, you can replace them by dark grey ones available in the lost and found. A light grey 1u enter doesn’t fit in this color logic, too.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 06 August 2014, 15:19:22
I've been contacted by massdrop... curious to see where this is heading us

So how do you feel about this? Are you considering selling your design?

I thought you labeled this as a one time set? I think this exclusivity was one of the draws that led to the major success of thiss GB.

It would have a bitter aftertaste if the Geekhack community got these sets with little flaws and now random guys could buy the fixed sets via Massdrop...

But it's your decision of course  :thumb:

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 06 August 2014, 15:30:35
@Grendel Non-alphas should be homogenously dark grey, don’t you agree? There are exceptions, spacebar for example, I can live with that. And there is this weird exception with the keys f5 f6 f7 f8 in light grey due to some historic reasons, however, you can replace them by dark grey ones available in the lost and found. A light grey 1u enter doesn’t fit in this color logic, too.

Personally I've always hated the two tone function row and love buys that offer alternate colors for them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Wed, 06 August 2014, 15:50:09
@Grendel Non-alphas should be homogenously dark grey, don’t you agree? There are exceptions, spacebar for example, I can live with that. And there is this weird exception with the keys f5 f6 f7 f8 in light grey due to some historic reasons, however, you can replace them by dark grey ones available in the lost and found. A light grey 1u enter doesn’t fit in this color logic, too.

It's whatever floats your boat -- there is not objective color logic, it's totally subjective. Personally I like the lighter Enter. If you don't, don't use it.

It would have a bitter aftertaste if the Geekhack community got these sets with little flaws and now random guys could buy the fixed sets via Massdrop...

I wouldn't mind if R2 happens on MD, would still buy some more. We most likely paid less than what these would go for on MD and we can get fixed sets from SP for free. You can too.  ;)

--
Mann, erinnert mich and die Gründe warum ich in ausgewandert bin.  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 06 August 2014, 17:56:06
Re Massdrop: it turned out that they can actually have nice pricing. They will let me know their tiers for Granite and see if this is feasible.

Re exclusivity: I don't like round 2s. I don't want people to think that there will be a round 2 for every GB I organize. That being said there's such a huge demand for Granite that I might make an exception, at the end it's a service for the community and if the community wants it, I can't deny it.

Round 2 will be slightly different so who got round 1 will still have some exclusive keys and also get a chance to get more keys. Also there won't be Cyrillic but maybe Japanese or Korean instead.

Re 1u enter key: It should have been dark gray. I don't remember why it ended up light gray sincerely. Probably because I replaced a key that previously was light gray.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: pasph on Wed, 06 August 2014, 18:00:53
In R2 there will be international kits?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 06 August 2014, 18:17:16
In R2 there will be international kits?

yes, but probably some language will be dropped.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: cjhard on Wed, 06 August 2014, 18:31:02
3u PBT "spacebar", 2u+1u shift?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 06 August 2014, 18:40:14
Re Massdrop: it turned out that they can actually have nice pricing. They will let me know their tiers for Granite and see if this is feasible.

Re exclusivity: I don't like round 2s. I don't want people to think that there will be a round 2 for every GB I organize. That being said there's such a huge demand for Granite that I might make an exception, at the end it's a service for the community and if the community wants it, I can't deny it.

Round 2 will be slightly different so who got round 1 will still have some exclusive keys and also get a chance to get more keys. Also there won't be Cyrillic but maybe Japanese or Korean instead.

Re 1u enter key: It should have been dark gray. I don't remember why it ended up light gray sincerely. Probably because I replaced a key that previously was light gray.

Based on the more recent comments it seems that this thread is turning into an IC one. Time for a new IC thread? Maybe not yet...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 06 August 2014, 20:35:43
Not a fan of another middle man being introduced into this whole process. If 400 people on Massdrop want to buy granite why can't they do so via PMK like everyone else? It keeps control in Matt and Melissa's hands rather than possible power struggle with a 3rd party. Their money goes right to the manufacturer rather than having a middle man skim profits and increase even more lag time into the process. Can't imagine the introduced hassle for people who had issues with their order as well. The process works as is, I think it does a disservice to this community, Signature Plastics, and even you Matt to have the next run go through Massdrop.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Eszett on Wed, 06 August 2014, 20:48:41
Quote
Re 1u enter key: It should have been dark gray. I don't remember why it ended up light gray sincerely. Probably because I replaced a key that previously was light gray.
Thanks, matt3o! Maybe I can mcguyver it bye dying it reddish.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 06 August 2014, 21:02:23
@Grendel Non-alphas should be homogenously dark grey, don’t you agree? There are exceptions, spacebar for example, I can live with that. And there is this weird exception with the keys f5 f6 f7 f8 in light grey due to some historic reasons, however, you can replace them by dark grey ones available in the lost and found. A light grey 1u enter doesn’t fit in this color logic, too.

Personally I've always hated the two tone function row and love buys that offer alternate colors for them.

yes!!!!

you are back on my keyboard will ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tbc on Wed, 06 August 2014, 21:04:19
Not a fan of another middle man being introduced into this whole process. If 400 people on Massdrop want to buy granite why can't they do so via PMK like everyone else? It keeps control in Matt and Melissa's hands rather than possible power struggle with a 3rd party. Their money goes right to the manufacturer rather than having a middle man skim profits and increase even more lag time into the process. Can't imagine the introduced hassle for people who had issues with their order as well. The process works as is, I think it does a disservice to this community, Signature Plastics, and even you Matt to have the next run go through Massdrop.

it would give SP an out, as in, they're technically not required to offer customer support and neither is massdrop.

it makes sense AFTER doing this test run with the first buy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 06 August 2014, 23:37:39
Posted a short review of this set on my website. Here (http://www.vibex.info/rev/sp-granite-set6/8/2014) it is if anyone is interested. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Vitaly on Thu, 07 August 2014, 00:58:04
Round 2 will be slightly different so who got round 1 will still have some exclusive keys and also get a chance to get more keys. Also there won't be Cyrillic but maybe Japanese or Korean instead.
Why cyrillic? I was hoping to buy granite full set and cyrillic for my next diy40% keyboard   :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 07 August 2014, 01:39:45
Not a fan of another middle man being introduced into this whole process. If 400 people on Massdrop want to buy granite why can't they do so via PMK like everyone else? It keeps control in Matt and Melissa's hands rather than possible power struggle with a 3rd party. Their money goes right to the manufacturer rather than having a middle man skim profits and increase even more lag time into the process. Can't imagine the introduced hassle for people who had issues with their order as well. The process works as is, I think it does a disservice to this community, Signature Plastics, and even you Matt to have the next run go through Massdrop.

Massdrop GB system is way better than SP's. If the price is the same, I don't see it as a disservice, actually I see it as a bonus.

Posted a short review of this set on my website. Here (http://www.vibex.info/rev/sp-granite-set6/8/2014) it is if anyone is interested. :thumb:

nice review! thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tyvar1 on Thu, 07 August 2014, 02:28:59
In R2 there will be international kits?

yes, but probably some language will be dropped.
Will it have iso layout and åäö keys?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 07 August 2014, 02:33:10
In R2 there will be international kits?

yes, but probably some language will be dropped.
Will it have iso layout and åäö keys?

it will have ISO. I will probably drop PT, DK, ES, RU, UA (unless I get some requests). FR and IT are also endangered, I have to check how the kits come out.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Thu, 07 August 2014, 02:38:23
As long as you keep the German layouts, we're fine 😉
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tyvar1 on Thu, 07 August 2014, 04:28:51
As long as you keep the German layouts, we're fine 😉
Qwertz? Üäö? Seems to be the best for me(Sweden, qwerty åäö) just switch Z and y :) i will do that when my poker II iso de comes :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: madik on Thu, 07 August 2014, 05:29:54
+1 for another round. Will be perfect for my upcoming Ergodox build and I unfortunatelly missed the first GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Smasher816 on Thu, 07 August 2014, 09:08:33
+1 for another round. Will be perfect for my upcoming Ergodox build and I unfortunatelly missed the first GB.

+100. I need this in my life.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 07 August 2014, 13:04:21
+1 for another round. Will be perfect for my upcoming Ergodox build and I unfortunatelly missed the first GB.

+100. I need this in my life.

+10 Can't get enough granite.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: eMps on Sun, 10 August 2014, 02:16:18
Re Massdrop: it turned out that they can actually have nice pricing. They will let me know their tiers for Granite and see if this is feasible.

Re exclusivity: I don't like round 2s. I don't want people to think that there will be a round 2 for every GB I organize. That being said there's such a huge demand for Granite that I might make an exception, at the end it's a service for the community and if the community wants it, I can't deny it.

Round 2 will be slightly different so who got round 1 will still have some exclusive keys and also get a chance to get more keys. Also there won't be Cyrillic but maybe Japanese or Korean instead.

Re 1u enter key: It should have been dark gray. I don't remember why it ended up light gray sincerely. Probably because I replaced a key that previously was light gray.

I'm definitely getting another set if Korean is one of the options.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Mon, 11 August 2014, 08:02:41
Anyone receive word on replacements being shipped for defective keys?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Yslen on Mon, 11 August 2014, 08:05:04
Nope, nothing here yet.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 11 August 2014, 10:32:24
Please have a look at this http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.0 if you need more granite...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tyvar1 on Mon, 11 August 2014, 17:25:03
Please have a look at this http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.0 if you need more granite...
Great news! :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:45:46
Please have a look at this http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.0 if you need more granite...

Wish I could just get the Windows, nerdom and the set with the blue arrows.

Do you think that will be possible if this goes through MassDrop?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 12 August 2014, 01:31:28
Please have a look at this http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.0 if you need more granite...

Wish I could just get the Windows, nerdom and the set with the blue arrows.

Do you think that will be possible if this goes through MassDrop?

I don't have a clue :) communication is a bit slow with massdrop. I'll let you know asap.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Wed, 13 August 2014, 12:21:20
Received an email with tracking info, believe its the granite replacements they were planning on sending, unless galaxy class is magically done already :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:44:44
Ditto. I should have whatever this is by the weekend, will post comparison pics if it's the replacement caps.

Edit: I do have the Galaxy Set on order, but not the DSA Dolch.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:45:03
Received an email with tracking info, believe its the granite replacements they were planning on sending, unless galaxy class is magically done already :)

I just got the same mail, but I haven't ordered granite replacements!

Maybe it's indeed my Galaxy Class order? Or the DSA Dolch Set is finished?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Yslen on Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:45:11
Got one too, woo!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: abjr on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:35:44
Received my replacement caps today and I am very happy. Thanks, Melissa!  :thumb:

Before:
[attach=2]

After:
[attach=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:52:57
Pictures pleeease or i don't believe ;p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 15 August 2014, 14:10:46
Ditto. I should have whatever this is by the weekend, will post comparison pics if it's the replacement caps.

Edit: I do have the Galaxy Set on order, but not the DSA Dolch.

Received an email with tracking info, believe its the granite replacements they were planning on sending, unless galaxy class is magically done already :)


So have you guys received anything yet?

I am REALLY curious what it is, because I didn't order any replacement keys for granite!

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Yslen on Fri, 15 August 2014, 14:11:43
Looks like a huge improvement!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: DanielT on Fri, 15 August 2014, 15:33:05
I have Galaxy and no tracking received, so it must be something else.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: StylinGreymon on Fri, 15 August 2014, 15:51:07
Got the new caps in.

Before:
(http://i.imgur.com/9o2HtXR.jpg)

After:
(http://i.imgur.com/DRTbD7H.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 15 August 2014, 16:00:21
Ditto. I should have whatever this is by the weekend, will post comparison pics if it's the replacement caps.

Edit: I do have the Galaxy Set on order, but not the DSA Dolch.
[..]

So have you guys received anything yet?

I am REALLY curious what it is, because I didn't order any replacement keys for granite!

Looks like it's the replacement caps, still a few more hours before I get home.. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 15 August 2014, 20:46:20
Received my replacement caps today and I am very happy. Thanks, Melissa!  :thumb:

Before:
(Attachment Link)

After:
(Attachment Link)


That's your layout?  Wow, me too!

[attachimg=1]

[attachimg=2]
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Fri, 15 August 2014, 21:42:03
Yep it was replacement caps, definitely much better sublimation alignment on my numpad now
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 15 August 2014, 22:47:37
I was the caps, too late for taking a pic right now, will do that tomorrow. I was supposed to get three common sets but only one was sent (packaging slip says QTY 3, argh !!) Caps look a lot more uniform mounted, although I do have a few that are printed slightly off-center, I think I will just ignore that for now :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Sun, 17 August 2014, 00:08:56
Here we go, same board w/ original common set and replacement common set:

(http://s24.postimg.org/bsb4mq6kx/MG_2421.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bsb4mq6kx/) (http://s12.postimg.org/x76qugc7t/MG_2426.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/x76qugc7t/)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 17 August 2014, 01:08:39
Show Image
Here we go, same board w/ original common set and replacement common set:

(http://s24.postimg.org/bsb4mq6kx/MG_2421.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bsb4mq6kx/)
(http://s12.postimg.org/x76qugc7t/MG_2426.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/x76qugc7t/)

Just curious.  Did they send you new deep dish F/J caps with your replacements?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Sun, 17 August 2014, 08:04:41
I didn't receive new deep dish
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Yslen on Sun, 17 August 2014, 08:15:30
I don't know if this is true for everyone, but my deep dish caps seem to be fine. I guess they're done on a separate mould (or whatever the term is) that wasn't affected by the alignment issues?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Mercury7 on Sun, 17 August 2014, 08:57:19
Could be, my deepdish weren't perfect but not as misaligned as the others
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: witbliz on Sun, 17 August 2014, 12:33:12
How bad should the caps be until we have to send them back ? I've not yet fully test them..
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Sun, 17 August 2014, 16:54:45
Show Image
Here we go, same board w/ original common set and replacement common set:

(http://s24.postimg.org/bsb4mq6kx/MG_2421.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bsb4mq6kx/)
(http://s12.postimg.org/x76qugc7t/MG_2426.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/x76qugc7t/)

Just curious.  Did they send you new deep dish F/J caps with your replacements?

Nope, just the regular caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nayr on Tue, 19 August 2014, 06:49:43
Got my replacement set

Before
More
(http://i.imgur.com/StKzq7s.jpg)

After
More
(http://i.imgur.com/ypuxdO6.jpg)


Pretty poor quality pics, but I'm sure that you can tell the difference.
I've also noticed that a lot of the keys appear to have less of that "shiny" coating that was present in a few people's keys.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mlng on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:45:14
Just wanted to chime in that I've also received my replacement keycaps and all is well!
All noticeable gaps etc are all gone and text are all centered.

Thanks SP for sorting this out!  :thumb:

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:48:10
So did you guys simply get a new base set or did you specifically have to list the single keys?

How does the replacement process work? Did you have to send in your original set?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: witbliz on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:57:35
mIng . what sexy keyboard are u using ??

I think maybe you should contact SP about the replacements.


I also would like to thank Melissa for all the help in this.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: abjr on Wed, 20 August 2014, 11:05:37
So did you guys simply get a new base set or did you specifically have to list the single keys?

How does the replacement process work? Did you have to send in your original set?

Email Melissa per the instructions here: reply #2288 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1393112#msg1393112)

You do not have to return in the "defective" caps and they will replace all of the 1u keys in the kit(s) you are not happy with.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 20 August 2014, 11:09:40
So did you guys simply get a new base set or did you specifically have to list the single keys?

How does the replacement process work? Did you have to send in your original set?

Email Melissa per the instructions here: reply #2288 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.msg1393112#msg1393112)

You do not have to return in the "defective" caps and they will replace all of the 1u keys in the kit(s) you are not happy with.

Thanks for the info  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mlng on Wed, 20 August 2014, 19:18:42
mIng . what sexy keyboard are u using ??

I think maybe you should contact SP about the replacements.

I also would like to thank Melissa for all the help in this.

thanks :) it's a diy built from scratch i.e. aluminium sheets and a teensy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 20 August 2014, 22:24:19
mIng . what sexy keyboard are u using ??

I think maybe you should contact SP about the replacements.

I also would like to thank Melissa for all the help in this.

thanks :) it's a diy built from scratch i.e. aluminium sheets and a teensy.
NSFW?
More
(http://i.imgur.com/TjOqc.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lingj on Wed, 20 August 2014, 22:27:37
So did you guys simply get a new base set or did you specifically have to list the single keys?

How does the replacement process work? Did you have to send in your original set?

For me they actually replaced every set that had single caps in them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 21 August 2014, 02:43:55
So did you guys simply get a new base set or did you specifically have to list the single keys?

How does the replacement process work? Did you have to send in your original set?

For me they actually replaced every set that had single caps in them.

Oh wow, how many sets are we talking about here?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: madhias on Thu, 21 August 2014, 02:56:52
So did you guys simply get a new base set or did you specifically have to list the single keys?

How does the replacement process work? Did you have to send in your original set?

For me they actually replaced every set that had single caps in them.

I also read it in my mail i got from Melissa that every single unit key will be replaced (quote: "we would be happy to replace all the single space keycaps in your set")!
It's already shipped, package should arrive in the next days.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Thu, 21 August 2014, 05:51:11
I think I really should mail her too, after seeing those pictures. Should I write Melissa directly? I lost her mail address which was sent with the sets..

Will they replace the 1u keys of the nerdom kit, too?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: madhias on Thu, 21 August 2014, 12:41:57
Got my replacement caps today, all one unit caps. Keyboard with Granite is at work, so tomorrow i'm gonna make the change.

Big thanks to Signature Plastics and Melissa for the great service and support! Now the perfect set is perfect!

(http://www.dubhead.at/media/pics/DSC_6669.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LEVENDIZ on Fri, 22 August 2014, 00:36:32
I have a Poker II, what set should i buy? I'd like the wsad keys (gamer set?) aswell. Pretty new to they whole mechanical keyboard scene so not sure on the names of certain keys and such.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mlng on Fri, 22 August 2014, 01:22:29
I have a Poker II, what set should i buy? I'd like the wsad keys (gamer set?) aswell. Pretty new to they whole mechanical keyboard scene so not sure on the names of certain keys and such.

Hi mate - this GB is actually over but round 2 is commencing shortly.  See this thread

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.0
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Gloomy Moonie on Tue, 26 August 2014, 01:20:15
@Matt3o:
Hey, any chance for the Ergodoxian in icons instead of text in the current drop? Or maybe the next one?

Edit: posted this message in the relevant thread.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 26 August 2014, 02:21:04
@Matt3o:
Hey, any chance for the Ergodoxian in icons instead of text in the current drop? Or maybe the next one?

Edit: posted this message in the relevant thread.

Round 3 maybe :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Gloomy Moonie on Tue, 26 August 2014, 02:24:53
Could you give an approximate approximate date?
Judging by the interest it should be pretty soon I imagine :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 26 August 2014, 03:00:20
I have other ideas for great sets! worry not!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Gloomy Moonie on Tue, 26 August 2014, 03:05:20
Awesome, keep it up :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Pieminister on Tue, 26 August 2014, 14:19:25
I have just received my Granite round 1 keys (via a proxy, so took a while longer). I am afraid I will have to get some replacement keys as well due to misalignment, but most of the board looks fantastic.

I have one major gripe.
The ISO enter key and the DSA spacebar key are very mushy after putting on the granite keys. Putting on the previous keys feels normal again, so the switches themselves are still OK. (Its a ducky 9087g2 with cherry stabs). Did other people have this problem? Do they wear in or is that just how they are? If not, i may ask for a replacement.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Tue, 26 August 2014, 15:17:37
Mine was deformed. I bend it with boiling water
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 27 August 2014, 01:30:32
I have just received my Granite round 1 keys (via a proxy, so took a while longer). I am afraid I will have to get some replacement keys as well due to misalignment, but most of the board looks fantastic.

I have one major gripe.
The ISO enter key and the DSA spacebar key are very mushy after putting on the granite keys. Putting on the previous keys feels normal again, so the switches themselves are still OK. (Its a ducky 9087g2 with cherry stabs). Did other people have this problem? Do they wear in or is that just how they are? If not, i may ask for a replacement.

lube the stems, it should fix your problem. I believe the problem is with the cherry stabs. costar FTW!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mrklaw on Wed, 27 August 2014, 12:33:40
Is there a preferred lube for spacebar stems? I have problems with the spacebar from my DSA Dolch keyset sticking down on my keyboard with cherry stabs. The spacebar doesn't seem warped, but it always sticks.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: swill on Wed, 27 August 2014, 17:24:50
Is there a preferred lube for spacebar stems? I have problems with the spacebar from my DSA Dolch keyset sticking down on my keyboard with cherry stabs. The spacebar doesn't seem warped, but it always sticks.

I had this happen to me as well.  I had to tweak my stab wire to reduce the stab friction on keypress...
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Bullveyr on Sat, 30 August 2014, 04:47:02
A combo made for each other.

(http://abload.de/img/gon4ors9r.jpg)
(http://abload.de/img/gon5gjs6n.jpg)
(http://abload.de/img/gon65bs92.jpg)
(http://abload.de/img/gon7q8s3i.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 30 August 2014, 07:24:16
peachy! :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: strict on Sat, 30 August 2014, 07:47:47
A combo made for each other.

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon4ors9r.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon5gjs6n.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon65bs92.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon7q8s3i.jpg)


Gorgeous!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TBone on Sat, 30 August 2014, 16:59:33
Just got my replacement caps, and I'm 100% satisfied with the way they came out. This really shows me how professional of a company SP is - I'd definitely recommend them and use them again after seeing how they handled this situation.

Now what I really want to see is Oliveti DCS PBT Dyesub :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Analogy on Wed, 03 September 2014, 04:22:22
Oh man, I just missed this! There wouldn't happen to be somebody willing to resell me an ergodox/colemak set, would there?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 03 September 2014, 05:02:17
Oh man, I just missed this! There wouldn't happen to be somebody willing to resell me an ergodox/colemak set, would there?

Fear not!  Round 2 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.0) is on the way.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Sent on Wed, 03 September 2014, 05:11:04
The drop for R2 just finished, though.  :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tyvar1 on Wed, 03 September 2014, 06:43:15
Oh man, I just missed this! There wouldn't happen to be somebody willing to resell me an ergodox/colemak set, would there?

Fear not!  Round 2 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.0) is on the way.
It's already over :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jayfree on Wed, 03 September 2014, 14:50:54
nnnnooooooo i just found this today  :( any way to know if there will be another round? I absolutely love these.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 03 September 2014, 16:10:20
nnnnooooooo i just found this today  :( any way to know if there will be another round? I absolutely love these.

1000 kits just sold in r2.
You should be able to find some resales.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jayfree on Thu, 04 September 2014, 10:39:02
Quote

1000 kits just sold in r2.
You should be able to find some resales.

sweet, I'll make a post in the classifieds.


Edit: whoops, need to wait a month before starting a thread  :-[
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 04 September 2014, 15:11:22
Who said Granite R2 is over?

As far as I can see, the IC thread is still just an interest check - nothing has even started yet.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: cjhard on Thu, 04 September 2014, 15:19:49
The actual GB thread was on Massdrop discussion page. The IC still exists for R2 related extras (bonus pack), but from the looks of it, SP will be busy for a little while to fulfill all our R2 orders, and the drop is closed.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Smasher816 on Thu, 04 September 2014, 15:24:38
Who said Granite R2 is over?

As far as I can see, the IC thread is still just an interest check - nothing has even started yet.

tyvar is right, R2 is over... I'm not sure why it was all ran from the IC thread, but boy am I glad I checked it.

It was put up on massdrop on the 24th, and ran for a week until the first. 5523 sets were sold in that time so it was quite popular and I know it was also posted on /r/mechanicalkeyboards. See here http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.msg1447498#msg1447498

Right now matt3o is thinking about doing a small bonus kit after R2's success, and is still trying to figure out exactly what will be in it. This is the latest "prototype" but he wants to add more 1u novelty caps and remove some larger ones since it is too expensive. http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.msg1459440#msg1459440
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 04 September 2014, 17:14:47
Ah, ok, my bad then.

I bought Granite R1, and wasn't following the R2 thread closely enough to see a post on page 17 :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Sent on Thu, 04 September 2014, 17:51:05
Ah, ok, my bad then.

I bought Granite R1, and wasn't following the R2 thread closely enough to see a post on page 17 :p

Hard to follow that thread since it and the buy just exploded.  SP's gonna take forever to finish R2. :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tyvar1 on Thu, 04 September 2014, 23:19:48
@Matt3o:
Hey, any chance for the Ergodoxian in icons instead of text in the current drop? Or maybe the next one?

Edit: posted this message in the relevant thread.
Round 3 maybe :)
I have other ideas for great sets! worry not!
we have some teasing about some more granite sets :) for you who missed the R2

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: jayfree on Fri, 05 September 2014, 13:23:12
Quote
we have some teasing about some more granite sets :) for you who missed the R2

yesssssss pleassssse
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: mashby on Fri, 05 September 2014, 16:23:19
we have some teasing about some more granite sets :) for you who missed the R2

You asked for it, you got it.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14565519833_cbb6b4e277.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oc76Ai)
ErgoDoxian (https://flic.kr/p/oc76Ai) by cpkey (https://www.flickr.com/people/98091495@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Glod on Mon, 08 September 2014, 14:03:25
i was sure to get the icon set in R2 as I didnt get it in R1, i think that really completes my granite set :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: darkiedark on Mon, 08 September 2014, 19:22:01
A combo made for each other.

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon4ors9r.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon5gjs6n.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon65bs92.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon7q8s3i.jpg)


What board is this?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: saint_james on Mon, 08 September 2014, 20:20:09
nnnnooooooo i just found this today  :( any way to know if there will be another round? I absolutely love these.

^This.  I want.  Too late.  So sad.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Bullveyr on Tue, 09 September 2014, 02:07:27
A combo made for each other.

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon4ors9r.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon5gjs6n.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon65bs92.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon7q8s3i.jpg)


What board is this?
GON NerD TKL

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nahka on Tue, 09 September 2014, 05:22:57
nnnnooooooo i just found this today  :( any way to know if there will be another round? I absolutely love these.

^This.  I want.  Too late.  So sad.
Thought I could still get these ;_; Any word on R3?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: darkiedark on Tue, 09 September 2014, 22:07:42
A combo made for each other.

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon4ors9r.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon5gjs6n.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon65bs92.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon7q8s3i.jpg)


What board is this?
GON NerD TKL

How much did that board run you? It looks very nice.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 09 September 2014, 22:51:43
A combo made for each other.

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon4ors9r.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon5gjs6n.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon65bs92.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon7q8s3i.jpg)


What board is this?
GON NerD TKL

How much did that board run you? It looks very nice.

Here's GON's website & pricing  http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/custom-kbds-w-assembly/66-gon-ns-nerd-tkl-w-tuningassembly.html (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/custom-kbds-w-assembly/66-gon-ns-nerd-tkl-w-tuningassembly.html)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: darkiedark on Wed, 10 September 2014, 16:26:06
A combo made for each other.

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon4ors9r.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon5gjs6n.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon65bs92.jpg)

Show Image
(http://abload.de/img/gon7q8s3i.jpg)


What board is this?
GON NerD TKL

How much did that board run you? It looks very nice.

Here's GON's website & pricing  http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/custom-kbds-w-assembly/66-gon-ns-nerd-tkl-w-tuningassembly.html (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/custom-kbds-w-assembly/66-gon-ns-nerd-tkl-w-tuningassembly.html)

Sweet baby jesussss. Definitely not at that level yet. haha

EDIT: On second thought, it's not much more expensive then my modded Poker II. Ummmmm.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 11 September 2014, 12:16:03
Bonus pack. You wanted it. You got it.

http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/granite-bonus-pack/

cheers!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Rodgaroon on Tue, 16 September 2014, 09:43:46
I've been contacted by massdrop... curious to see where this is heading us

5k+ orders is where!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tyvar1 on Wed, 17 September 2014, 04:26:06
I've been contacted by massdrop... curious to see where this is heading us

5k+ orders is where!
So true! :D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: drrtyrokka on Fri, 19 September 2014, 13:39:17
I will get replacements from round1 as round2 keycaps, though being so late. Guys, Melissa is really the nicest person alive. The whole SA company knows how to do business. I want to thank her here again and again for not letting me down. It will take until November she said, but what counts time in keycap business? Really curious to get them ;)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: R4WBIT on Wed, 24 September 2014, 06:25:21
Missed V2 :( Will V3 come, or is this the end of Granite?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: strict on Wed, 24 September 2014, 07:45:44
Missed V2 :( Will V3 come, or is this the end of Granite?

I don't think there's been any confirmation of an R3 yet but based on the success of R2 I would be somewhat surprised if they didn't want to do another round. Though it's all up to Matt3o since he owns the rights to the Granite design.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: yasuo on Wed, 24 September 2014, 07:59:49
very nice :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: teuf on Wed, 24 September 2014, 08:28:46
R3 with cyrillic caps! :p
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tyvar1 on Wed, 24 September 2014, 08:32:25
@Matt3o:
Hey, any chance for the Ergodoxian in icons instead of text in the current drop? Or maybe the next one?

Edit: posted this message in the relevant thread.
Round 3 maybe :)
I have other ideas for great sets! worry not!
we have some teasing about some more granite sets :) for you who missed the R2

Missed V2 :( Will V3 come, or is this the end of Granite?
Read the above :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: wes1099 on Thu, 25 September 2014, 15:45:08
I am really hoping for a round 3. I really like these caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Cherry1990 on Mon, 29 September 2014, 18:16:09
Yes, please, I want to convert an US ANSI Cherry MX Black and an Italian Cherry MX Clear!!! ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 24 October 2014, 11:49:26
Hey guys,


I just put my ROUND 1 granite set (I was 6months abroad...) on my Vintage Peacock Board with MX Blues.

Can you please take a look if you can spot faulty caps?


In my opinion some legends are misaligned, but I might be seeing things, because I know there were production issues...


(http://i.imgur.com/S0ugc9c.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/qtHBFvn.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7Jova80.jpg)

Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Grendel on Fri, 24 October 2014, 12:55:10
Suspecting the set has issues (visible around the S key), a pic from straight above would help assessment.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 24 October 2014, 16:34:19
Hey guys,


I just put my ROUND 1 granite set (I was 6months abroad...) on my Vintage Peacock Board with MX Blues.

Can you please take a look if you can spot faulty caps?


In my opinion some legends are misaligned, but I might be seeing things, because I know there were production issues...


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/S0ugc9c.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qtHBFvn.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7Jova80.jpg)


Yep, I would contact SP.  Explain how you were out of town when all of the misaligned R1 caps were sent out, and you just now found out when you installed them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: strict on Fri, 24 October 2014, 16:54:52
To my eyes it looks like the D and E keys are out of alignment
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 24 October 2014, 17:29:59
The 9 one the numpad looks off but that might just be me.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 25 October 2014, 02:26:03
Slightly off-center legends are considered within acceptable margin of error. You should check if you have wrongly aligned caps.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Yslen on Sat, 25 October 2014, 06:06:14
Spamming this image all over the forums because I'm so happy with granite on my JD40

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/48547277bcc4a0fde32d34330a0fd240.jpg)

And another!

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/0c9131f3f8a55ec5fccf241da163fc19.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 25 October 2014, 06:32:15
congrats! Nice KB!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: tyvar1 on Sat, 25 October 2014, 06:38:32
Spamming this image all over the forums because I'm so happy with granite on my JD40

Show Image
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/48547277bcc4a0fde32d34330a0fd240.jpg)


And another!

Show Image
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/0c9131f3f8a55ec5fccf241da163fc19.jpg)

as i said before! This is one of a damn sexy looking keyboard!  :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Oobly on Mon, 17 November 2014, 03:01:18
Hey guys,


I just put my ROUND 1 granite set (I was 6months abroad...) on my Vintage Peacock Board with MX Blues.

Can you please take a look if you can spot faulty caps?


In my opinion some legends are misaligned, but I might be seeing things, because I know there were production issues...


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/S0ugc9c.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qtHBFvn.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7Jova80.jpg)


To my eyes, the most obvious ones on the alpha keys are E, M, F and J. Number row 1, 4 and 5 are printed too high.

Those are all the really glaring ones that would really bother me, although I could forgive F and J since they're homing keys and have the deep dish, but the rest would bug me.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 17 November 2014, 03:11:12
Hey guys,


I just put my ROUND 1 granite set (I was 6months abroad...) on my Vintage Peacock Board with MX Blues.

Can you please take a look if you can spot faulty caps?


In my opinion some legends are misaligned, but I might be seeing things, because I know there were production issues...


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/S0ugc9c.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qtHBFvn.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7Jova80.jpg)


2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, Q, E, F, J, M all are pretty egregious.  There are a few more letters off, but they're not horribly off.  Some of the F row are off, but not horribly.  9 and 2 are a little off on the num pad, but not horribly so.  It looks like it's mainly homing keys and ones with special legends that are mucked up.  That's not just a little off, that's pretty well off of matched.  It looks nice, but that would get to me too.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Sygaldry on Wed, 03 December 2014, 20:06:55
Just received my package a moment ago. $71.94 in taxes.
Currently unboxing and doing webcam photos cause the good camera is in use.
Will report back in an hour or so when it's on board.

Why do you have to pay taxes if Canada is part of the NAFTA?

You need to register a certificate to declare something as NAFTA. (Quite a lot of pages to declare/sign/provide for every shipment)

100% of the materials would also have to be sourced within North America, including plastics, dye, box, etc.

Anything above $20 is subject to customs fees, but many items usually pass when they're declared under $200. Taylor had quite a large order, so the tax collectors decided to jump on his package.

I understand, it is a shame though. More than $70 on an order of $200 sounds excessive.

$520 order.  :p

http://imgur.com/a/Kwmzc#0 potato album

Lol that is an insane order list.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 04 December 2014, 13:05:58
Haha, yeah, my r2 list is less than half that.
Still waitin on r2 though. :)
Also picked up granite cyrillic and another tkl set from classifieds.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: victorhooi on Mon, 19 January 2015, 14:59:22
I'm currently trying to complete a Granite set in Blank, but I seem to be a few 1x in the GKK (Light Grey) short.

I know this is a long shot, but does anybody here have any of the 1x in GKK Blanks they'd be willing to part with?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Data on Mon, 19 January 2015, 18:13:16
Might be a stupid question, but have you checked SP's key cap stock?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: m1ngz on Thu, 12 February 2015, 06:14:29
i missed out on these ...if anyone is parting this beauty pls let me know 
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bertocq on Mon, 09 March 2015, 07:51:49
Any idea if there will be a another group buy soon?  :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 09 March 2015, 08:01:11
Any idea if there will be a another group buy soon?  :(


Check the classifieds, from time to time, there are some sets on sale.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: TheOpposition on Mon, 09 March 2015, 17:35:09
Any idea if there will be a another group buy soon?  :(
Also, check the r/mechmarket, I recently picked up a set there.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Zensuji on Tue, 24 March 2015, 12:51:20
For the love of god please do another group buy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lengradde on Fri, 27 March 2015, 17:54:32
For the love of god please do another group buy.

+1
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: witbliz on Sat, 28 March 2015, 05:41:33
Need more Granite
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Supergeek on Tue, 31 March 2015, 08:31:56
Please do another group buy for this set! And don't forget this guy in the novelties: (http://hng.av.it.pt/~dgomes/files/space%20invader.svg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Hellcatz on Tue, 31 March 2015, 09:05:06
Yes Round 3 please!!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: LechnerDE on Sat, 04 April 2015, 08:20:04
Another round has just started on Massdrop:

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/granite-keycap-set


I hope this approved by Matt3o!
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: simonyunhe on Sat, 04 April 2015, 11:27:11
Another round has just started on Massdrop:

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/granite-keycap-set


I hope this approved by Matt3o!
Look at this one!!!
http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/31f01m/granite_keycaps_now_available_on_massdrop/cq0y3fe (http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/31f01m/granite_keycaps_now_available_on_massdrop/cq0y3fe)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 04 April 2015, 11:32:42
No bonus pack included?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: strict on Sat, 04 April 2015, 11:52:13
Did anyone else notice that the current banner picture MassDrop is using has different arrow keys? The arrow keys in their banner picture are "classic" arrow keys but the only arrow keys available for purchase are the one that are basically just greater than (>) symbols. None of the kits in the drop have those "classic" arrow keys for sale. I actually like the classic ones better and would love to buy a kit that included them.

Banner picture -
(https://massdrop-cf2.imgix.net/resizer/1500x1000/r/MD-6870_20150404010017_8ee0693015b60092.jpg)

Only arrow keys available for purchase -
(https://massdrop-cf2.imgix.net/resizer/1356x541/r/MD-3318_20140823133739_c298cd0d58a4cd9d.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 04 April 2015, 12:06:33
Did anyone else notice that the current banner picture MassDrop is using has different arrow keys? The arrow keys in their banner picture are "classic" arrow keys but the only arrow keys available for purchase are the one that are basically just greater than (>) symbols. None of the kits in the drop have those "classic" arrow keys for sale. I actually like the classic ones better and would love to buy a kit that included them.

Banner picture -
Show Image
(https://massdrop-cf2.imgix.net/resizer/1500x1000/r/MD-6870_20150404010017_8ee0693015b60092.jpg)


Only arrow keys available for purchase -
Show Image
(https://massdrop-cf2.imgix.net/resizer/1356x541/r/MD-3318_20140823133739_c298cd0d58a4cd9d.jpg)



Those "classic" arrow keys came in the bonus pack, precisely. I have them.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: strict on Sat, 04 April 2015, 12:07:44
Did anyone else notice that the current banner picture MassDrop is using has different arrow keys? The arrow keys in their banner picture are "classic" arrow keys but the only arrow keys available for purchase are the one that are basically just greater than (>) symbols. None of the kits in the drop have those "classic" arrow keys for sale. I actually like the classic ones better and would love to buy a kit that included them.

Banner picture -
Show Image
(https://massdrop-cf2.imgix.net/resizer/1500x1000/r/MD-6870_20150404010017_8ee0693015b60092.jpg)


Only arrow keys available for purchase -
Show Image
(https://massdrop-cf2.imgix.net/resizer/1356x541/r/MD-3318_20140823133739_c298cd0d58a4cd9d.jpg)



Those "classic" arrow keys came in the bonus pack, precisely. I have them.

My bad, I totally forgot about the bonus pack   :-[
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Lpwl on Sat, 04 April 2015, 12:23:31
No bonus pack included?

x-post from [IC] Granite Round 2 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61612.0)

The bonus pack is not included.

Any news from SP regarding re-running the Bonus Pack ?

My brother needs moar color in his life.

EDIT : forgot to ask in SP's subforum :confused:

Please !
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: Karura on Wed, 12 August 2015, 07:18:16
Hello,

I am looking to buy the ICON PRO MODIFIER set, a complete one.

If anyone has one, please let me know  :thumb: Cheers

(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-3318_20140823133828_631e0771d06199bd.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&w=761&dpr=1)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: kev1n on Thu, 20 August 2015, 05:10:24
Yeah, anyone selling a modifier set? Like a fool I never bought one :(
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 24 August 2015, 16:41:23
A cross-posting from GON's keyboard. It is was due to the fact that we cannot give Matt's awesome design, all the credit it really deserves. Please excuse the poor quality of the picture, I am waiting for an actual dSLR camera to take over the job of the poor S4's. Try to find the happy face.

I have tried to go back to my old shiny ABS original Cherry sets, but I love the way this looks, and it is always nice to know that it will look as new for decades to come.

Thank you Matt.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: skuko on Tue, 25 August 2015, 04:18:22
yeah, granite is actually one of two sets i have kept (the other one being Macross), even though i've sold everything else :) doesn't get as much credit as it deserves.

will post my varmilo with granite later (my current daily driver)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 25 August 2015, 07:34:53
yeah, granite is actually one of two sets i have kept (the other one being Macross), even though i've sold everything else :) doesn't get as much credit as it deserves.

will post my varmilo with granite later (my current daily driver)

I love my Skull Squad set too, but I do not use it, because it tend to shine easily; thus, I would let it go along with keyboards that may go on sale later this year. I am pretty sure our GH fellows may be very happy to give it a home.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: bocahgundul on Tue, 08 September 2015, 02:15:20
When will the granite set will be back I'm late for the party and wish to get one will there be another round of these awesome keycaps?  :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sth on Tue, 08 September 2015, 02:18:16
i want granite DSA for alps -_-
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 08 September 2015, 05:49:56
i want granite DSA for alps -_-

Might be the first DSA Alps set?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sth on Tue, 08 September 2015, 05:51:15
i want granite DSA for alps -_-

Might be the first DSA Alps set?

i think there's an IC for some blue-ish set (alpine right?). it's not to my liking though :(

people give DSA a bad rap but it's honestly fine with me, especially in PBT with dyesub legends. after all, topre pbt is pretty thin and i prefer it over thick cherry doubleshot ABS :))
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 08 September 2015, 05:52:33
i want granite DSA for alps -_-

Might be the first DSA Alps set?

i think there's an IC for some blue-ish set (alpine right?). it's not to my liking though :(

I must admit I've not been following it, not having an Alps keyboard.

Although I do have an Alps keycap set on the way, which shows my dedication.  Or lunacy.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sth on Tue, 08 September 2015, 05:53:46
i want granite DSA for alps -_-

Might be the first DSA Alps set?

i think there's an IC for some blue-ish set (alpine right?). it's not to my liking though :(

I must admit I've not been following it, not having an Alps keyboard.

Although I do have an Alps keycap set on the way, which shows my dedication.  Or lunacy.

yr wild.
i am gonna be building a 60% soon with AEK2 caps, but i'm SURE i'll want to swap them out at some point if more caps are available. i can't stand DCS but DSA Granite might actually convince me not to use the AEK caps :)
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 08 September 2015, 06:13:52
i want granite DSA for alps -_-

Might be the first DSA Alps set?

i think there's an IC for some blue-ish set (alpine right?). it's not to my liking though :(

I must admit I've not been following it, not having an Alps keyboard.

Although I do have an Alps keycap set on the way, which shows my dedication.  Or lunacy.

yr wild.
i am gonna be building a 60% soon with AEK2 caps, but i'm SURE i'll want to swap them out at some point if more caps are available. i can't stand DCS but DSA Granite might actually convince me not to use the AEK caps :)

I kinda like the AEK caps - the slightly italic legends are sweet, almost like the Filco legends (at least the legends on my Filco yellow keycaps).  Maybe 'cause it's something a little different to the norm.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: sth on Tue, 08 September 2015, 06:14:54
the legends are great but i also really like the feeling of the smooth pbt. a bit of a break from the norm :) the profile's kinda wacky too -- i'm pretty curious to see how it fares on a 60%.
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: majnu on Sat, 12 September 2015, 17:52:56
Will there be another group buy or is it only a mass drop purchase now?
Also for those that purchased the WASD set for gaming are the keycaps contoured?
Title: Re: [GB] Granite Set ~ Sublimated Full PBT (spacebar included)
Post by: ideus on Sat, 12 September 2015, 19:40:27
The best part of Granite is that being die subbed it can have the more unique legends around.