[GB] XMI Vintage Support - Support Vintage Layouts!

[masje]

XMI Vintage Support

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UPDATES

10-16-23 We've hit soft cap, the GB is now closed, thanks to people who have supported this project!
10-17-23 Order placed with manufacturer! Undergoing some last checks before production.
11-02-23 Keycaps finished production. QC is now underway. Shipping projected to be in the next few weeks!
11-09-23 GB is now concluded as all orders have been shipped out. Support will remain open until everyone is happy with their sets! Thank you all, see you in the next one!


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IMPORTANT 10-09-23 UPDATE: Here are the changes that will be made to the GB kit.
 

IMPORTANT 10-13-23 UPDATE: Due to concerns with my PayPal/Shopify connection and PayPal locking funds, I will be changing the sale method into Google forms + PayPal invoices. This allows me to minimize the risk for both parties and make sure the payment is a smooth process. GB time remains unchanged. Thank you!


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Hello! This is Masje.
Welcome to the GB post of XMI Vintage Support - the PBT dyesub beige set to fit all your vintage needs.


Including:
Programmable function rows PF1 - PF24
F1-F10 macro column
SSK-style numpad
Cross Nav support (R2 up arrow)
3X5 Nav support
1800 Numpad support
UK ISO
...and a base kit to go with it!




SALES FORMAT

- This will be a short GB (lead time <2 months)
- No MOQ, will be made no matter what
- FCFS, soft cap at around 30 sets
- GB from 10/13/23 11:00pm EST to 10/20/23 11:00pm EST, or when spots are sold out
- Will be sold through google forms + PayPal here.
- Price: 65 USD 55 USD (wth, happy thocctober:))
- Shipping: estimated $30-35 to US, $25-30 to EU&Oceania, $10-15 Asia, via EMS
 (This is very high, I will look into lowering this, by a lot, hopefully. If not, I will lower GB price to offset shipping costs.)

Updated shipping prices for multiple sets, as well as lowered prices for certain regions:



NOTE[1]: keycaps will be shipped in bags (well the bags will be put into boxes and shipped to you!) NOTE[2]: Icon mods
NOTE[3]: Soft cap at 30 due to me fulfilling myself. If there is enough demand I can keep running these or do rolling in-stock in the future. If you want one, I will get you one.




RENDERS

NOTE: These renders are old renders. The GB kit will use icon mods instead of icon + text. Also no mod spacebar.
Please view these photos as reference only. Refer to the kitting render for kitting, and sample photos for font references.

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SAMPLE PHOTOS

Some changes planned for the GB version:
- SSK numpad will have front print
- 1u Backspace will be stylized as "Back \n Space" instead of the current "Back \n space" (not in photos)
- Page Up/Page Down will be stylized as "PgUp"/"PgDn"
- Vintage Cherry logo keys will be tweaked for better clarity

 



(more photos in the IC PAGE!)

Special thanks to
- My discord server members for their support
- Pontus, Coolpenguin1, jampot for layout help
- dvorcol for keeping track of sales

[HoffmanMyster]

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[Meepergon]

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Thebloodyez]

Nice full kit GLWGB 

[Rob27shred]

Damn soft cap at 30 sets! Gonna have to be fast for this one, setting a reminder in my phone now!

[mcmcmc]

 

[pixelpusher]

dang, 1/2 the cost of the set just to ship to US.  that burns.  Hoping to get a set for my Frog 8k

[masje]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback on shipping and renders, I have updated the post! I will continue to look for some more options.

[twitchytheinsideman]

nice

[aicyborg]

soft cap at 30 units makes me worried i won't get one sadge

[Rob27shred]

Just realized this kit does not have a R3 1.5u backspace. Any chance of getting it added in? I realize a R3 1.5u backspace is not really a vintage thing, but I think it would be a great addition to this set so it is able to be used with split backspace or HHKB builds.

[HubertThemad]

Getting a set for sure (if I'm fast enough)! Thanks and GLWGB

[SpookyGC]

In for one for sure, GLWGB!

[masje]

Just realized this kit does not have a R3 1.5u backspace. Any chance of getting it added in? I realize a R3 1.5u backspace is not really a vintage thing, but I think it would be a great addition to this set so it is able to be used with split backspace or HHKB builds.

So yeah, you are right! Support for HHKB, 60%, and Alice are not my main goal for this set (I think you can get other sets to support them more easily)

That said, the manufacturer does include it in their sample kit they sent over(just as part of their base kit). So, no promises - but its likely it'll be included in the kit!

[masje]

soft cap at 30 units makes me worried i won't get one sadge

Getting a set for sure (if I'm fast enough)! Thanks and GLWGB

Thanks for the support guys! Soft cap at 30 is just to prevent me biting off more than I can chew - but I'll fulfill as many kits as I can(if it comes to that)
Extras will also be avail.

[Rob27shred]

Just realized this kit does not have a R3 1.5u backspace. Any chance of getting it added in? I realize a R3 1.5u backspace is not really a vintage thing, but I think it would be a great addition to this set so it is able to be used with split backspace or HHKB builds.

So yeah, you are right! Support for HHKB, 60%, and Alice are not my main goal for this set (I think you can get other sets to support them more easily)

That said, the manufacturer does include it in their sample kit they sent over(just as part of their base kit). So, no promises - but its likely it'll be included in the kit!

That would be nice if it gets tossed in by the manu, but understandable if not. My concern is that the ones I got from ePBT & CRP sets won't match this set, realistically though XMI sets are fairly affordable & not super hard to get (I think 21KB uses XMI blanks) so I could always grab one that matches that way too.

[modulor]

Looking forward to this set!

[masje]

Important update regarding payment method! (Will be changed from Shopify to Google forms + PayPal for safety reasons).
See you in the GB tomorrow! (Google forms link will be valid by then)

[shansoft]

I have a question regarding to the keycap. does the keycap stem have the same height as GMK? where they are slightly shorter? or is it the same height as keycap height?

[masje]

I have a question regarding to the keycap. does the keycap stem have the same height as GMK? where they are slightly shorter? or is it the same height as keycap height?

From my testing - the keycap stem is the same height as the keycap height. (I tested it using a ruler and it looks the same)
Just curious, is there an advantage to either type?

[maria_animates]

Any chance of an R0 row added?

[masje]

Any chance of an R0 row added?

Sorry, they dont have R0 molds at the moment... (or not available to me at my MOQ)

[masje]

Day 1 numbers:

Extended Base Kit | 16/30

Thanks for the support!!

[dvorcol]

Edit: now using Eastern Daylight Time

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Day 1 numbers:

Extended Base Kit | 16/30

Thanks for the support!!

[shansoft]

I have a question regarding to the keycap. does the keycap stem have the same height as GMK? where they are slightly shorter? or is it the same height as keycap height?

From my testing - the keycap stem is the same height as the keycap height. (I tested it using a ruler and it looks the same)
Just curious, is there an advantage to either type?

Some keyboard were design with GMK cherry in mind, so the keycap lands exactly where the keyboard frame is at. It makes the board more flush looking... such as Jane v2...etc

[dvorcol]

Edit: now using Eastern Daylight Time

[dvorcol]

[Rob27shred]

Got my set in today! Came with a bunch of awesome stickers, a chocolate bar, & a ton of extra keys that were not shown in the render! Awesome job & huge thanks Masej!
Keys in the render (the extra B shouldn't have been in this pic)

Keys we actually got (bonus HHKB & Alice support, plus some extra novelties)

Also should mention both the 7u & 6.25u spacebars in my set are straight as an arrow. Haven't checked every single key, but if the spacebars have no warping I highly doubt any other keys will. The dyesub is crisp & everything looks to be aligned properly. This is my first XMI set & gotta say I'm impressed! With these guys & JC Studios/Leek bros pumping out these high quality yet affordable dyesub PBT sets, ePBT better watch its back! Honestly the only PBT caps I'd recommend over these or JC/Leek caps is CRP, although with the caveat that you gotta be willing to spend almost triple for them compared to these sets!

[dorkvader]

I also got mine in today, the stickers are awesome! The dyesubbing was decent: on par with other XMI kits I have got (better than most other dyesubs). There were a few that are more blurry than others, but it's better than most other dyesubs (as expected). Some of the very small / tight legends are very clear.


Here is a cherry key at 45x. The one on the enter is a bit smaller, but I didn't get as good a photo of it. This shows very clear separation between the very close together ink lines and overall good bleed too.


Here is "beige inside" at about 30x. The right hand side is out of focus, but you can see the bleed in the middle of the b, e, and g. This is very good.


Here is "esc" at 75x. The lower half of the "c" in one of the two escape keys is a bit lighter than the top. Overall this is hardly noticeable. Again, bleed is minimal.

Overall this was a fantastic GB and I'm very happy.

[Rob27shred]

I also got mine in today, the stickers are awesome! The dyesubbing was decent: on par with other XMI kits I have got (better than most other dyesubs). There were a few that are more blurry than others, but it's better than most other dyesubs (as expected). Some of the very small / tight legends are very clear.

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Here is a cherry key at 45x. The one on the enter is a bit smaller, but I didn't get as good a photo of it. This shows very clear separation between the very close together ink lines and overall good bleed too.

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Here is "beige inside" at about 30x. The right hand side is out of focus, but you can see the bleed in the middle of the b, e, and g. This is very good.

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Here is "esc" at 75x. The lower half of the "c" in one of the two escape keys is a bit lighter than the top. Overall this is hardly noticeable. Again, bleed is minimal.

Overall this was a fantastic GB and I'm very happy.

Awesome macro shots, thanks for posting these!

[Rob27shred]

Also this was the perfect set for my Frog 8k! Love it when a plan comes together!

[mohawk1367]

vintage layout support but only mx compatible 

[PrizeOcelot5911]

 

[tactilesbad]

**** I missed it.

[TjarleN]

**** I missed it.

same