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Title: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 04 April 2018, 10:40:06: Hello and welcome to my GMK "Merlin" IC. If you've been here before, you'll know that this was formerly known as GMK Cerulean Sage. While I like Cerulean Sage as a name better, it makes me think of Pokemon, and I think there's a magic card named after it. Also GMK Merlin is a lot easier to pronounce than GMK Cerulean Sage.

If you've never heard of me before, here's a quick tidbit about myself. I've been part of the community since early 2015 and started my journey as an Alps aficionado. I have run two GBs for the community for Duck weights, I host the MechMerlin YouTube and Twitch channels, and I'm also the QMK Community Ambassador. This is my first foray into the world of keyset design, I hope you like it!

This set is mainly inspired by my favorite colors blue and yellow and my favorite keysets Nautilus and Triumph Adler. I am also a huge fan of light colored keysets.

Renders
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Special thanks to Undercover Brother for generating these while we wait for the official Kono ones.
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Colors

I’m very adamant about using GMK stock colors to make the set affordable and also reduce issues with color matching. I am very inexperienced with this, and I would like to point out that I'm partially color-blind when it comes to the color purple lol.

CP White: As seen on GMK Stormtrooper and GMK Olivia
TU1 Blue: As seen on GMK Triumph Adler and Aero
N6 Yellow: As seen on the legends of GMK Nautilus

Special thanks to donut_cat for providing actual cap photos of the colors I have chosen:

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Compatibility

*These are also from Undercover Brother

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UPDATE: Kono is now running the IC on their website. The GB is set for Thursday August 8, 2019 to September 5th. Feel free to check it out:
https://kono.store/products/gmk-merlin-keycap-set

Things to Note:
1. First set to have QMK novelties
2. All stock colors
3. You can use the spacebar for GMK Olivia =P
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: koduh on Wed, 04 April 2018, 10:43:32: Cool colors! Adding some white space to your KLE image may help with readability. <3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: geniekid on Wed, 04 April 2018, 10:44:15: I like it. ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: donut_sauce on Wed, 04 April 2018, 10:49:39: Quote from: geniekid on Wed, 04 April 2018, 10:44:15
I like it. ;D
Me too
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: xondat on Wed, 04 April 2018, 10:51:16: I like it.

You're missing non 6.25u white spacebars.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: koduh on Wed, 04 April 2018, 11:06:46: What is the 2nd 1.75u shift for? 40%?

in before: I NEED 2u shift for my DZ60/GK64!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: elfick on Wed, 04 April 2018, 11:15:38: Love the colors! Have you considered swapping the ratio of blue(-ish) and white?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 04 April 2018, 11:16:03: nautilus x TA
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: jbondeson on Wed, 04 April 2018, 11:17:15: Wizard novelties or we will riot! :mad:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: koduh on Wed, 04 April 2018, 11:20:11: Quote from: jbondeson on Wed, 04 April 2018, 11:17:15
Wizard novelties or we will riot! :mad:

I want a Merlin novelty from Sword in the Stone

(https://i.imgur.com/x89pmVX.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: fcoury on Wed, 04 April 2018, 11:23:53: One of my favorite colorways so far, hopefully it happens soon!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 04 April 2018, 12:21:19: Thanks for all the input so far guys!

I put in a new section in the OP tabulating suggestions that I'll review when I get home tonight! These suggestions are from PMs posts here and on reddit!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Remsky on Wed, 04 April 2018, 12:24:28: Set looks good and all stock colors is a HUGE plus for the viability of the set tbh
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 04 April 2018, 14:46:36: Special thanks to donut_cat for providing actual keycap photos for me of the colors I chose.

https://imgur.com/a/bdHEn
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Arhipio on Wed, 04 April 2018, 15:04:17: That's awesome, I'm actually digging this set a lot. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: mago on Wed, 04 April 2018, 16:36:04: really liking the colors on this set :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: a_ak57 on Wed, 04 April 2018, 16:39:18: Nice looking colorway, and you don't have to worry about similarity to Fate at least since that won't be going forward.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 04 April 2018, 18:36:46: Quote from: a_ak57 on Wed, 04 April 2018, 16:39:18
Nice looking colorway, and you don't have to worry about similarity to Fate at least since that won't be going forward.

What? Really?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: M on Wed, 04 April 2018, 19:10:55: Looks great ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Solotov on Wed, 04 April 2018, 19:38:44: Yep, Fate seems gone. I'll wait to see your novelties. Like the colorways :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: forevermadrigal on Thu, 05 April 2018, 04:35:12: Super cool set ;) maybe a cerulean city gym badge from pokemon novelty? ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: jimirolln on Thu, 05 April 2018, 05:19:29: very nice...like the colors...love your show...wonder how merlin will look on one of those fancy red scarfs...lulz

set is dope...hope it runs

the prior nov request seamed like funzies so here is mine...lulz
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Thu, 05 April 2018, 10:59:50: LOL Thanks
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Thu, 05 April 2018, 11:02:26: Updated with new base kit compatibility:

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Also changed nav cluster colors to mod colors
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: afrokobe on Thu, 05 April 2018, 11:07:27: lol golden state. GMK KOBE
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Solotov on Thu, 05 April 2018, 19:31:08: How about arrows? Shouldn't the default be mod colors as well?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Fri, 06 April 2018, 00:15:09: Quote from: Solotov on Thu, 05 April 2018, 19:31:08
How about arrows? Shouldn't the default be mod colors as well?

Hmm, is there another reason other than, "it should be default?". Do you think the accent arrows should go in a kit then?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: gnunin on Fri, 06 April 2018, 05:37:42: Very nice! Looks really sleek.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Acereconkeys on Fri, 06 April 2018, 11:41:43: Very nice!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Solotov on Fri, 06 April 2018, 20:10:12: Quote from: merlin64 on Fri, 06 April 2018, 00:15:09
Quote from: Solotov on Thu, 05 April 2018, 19:31:08
How about arrows? Shouldn't the default be mod colors as well?

Hmm, is there another reason other than, "it should be default?". Do you think the accent arrows should go in a kit then?

I don't know about others, but I usually use mod colors on arrow, ESC, and enter keys. So having all that possible in base kit is what I prefer. If sometimes I wanna change to accent color, I would be happy to buy it in a separate kit. Just my 0.02$.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: lee jeong woo on Sun, 08 April 2018, 19:56:39: i like this color ! (tu1) :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Geek Maker on Sun, 08 April 2018, 20:07:46: Oh. cool novelty keys. the modifier colorway is so cool as well.
N6 yellow is a more daker one in three existing GMK yellow colors. The render in OP with more light make the yellow more light ,am i right?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Mon, 09 April 2018, 08:02:05: Quote from: Geek Maker on Sun, 08 April 2018, 20:07:46
Oh. cool novelty keys. the modifier colorway is so cool as well.
N6 yellow is a more daker one in three existing GMK yellow colors. The render in OP with more light make the yellow more light ,am i right?

Maybe? I posted the actual colors from a color ring in the OP as well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: thornkin on Mon, 18 March 2019, 01:12:42: I want to see a merlin hat novelty.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 18 March 2019, 01:47:37: Quote from: thornkin on Mon, 18 March 2019, 01:12:42
I want to see a merlin hat novelty.

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holy necro batman
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: OtherAndrew on Mon, 18 March 2019, 01:51:17: i thought gmk necro shipped already
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: GigaFlop on Mon, 18 March 2019, 19:44:54: Oh ****, this is looking good. What happened to it?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Mon, 18 March 2019, 22:29:30: Coming Soon =)

Keep an eye out
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: oldcat on Mon, 18 March 2019, 22:54:13: Quote from: merlin64 on Mon, 18 March 2019, 22:29:30
Coming Soon =)

Keep an eye out

100% in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: LeoShi on Tue, 19 March 2019, 03:21:19: nice, definitely in
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: sagadoi on Tue, 19 March 2019, 04:28:38: Really nice kit!
Waiting for gb news!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Xynerorias on Tue, 19 March 2019, 09:12:27: Quote from: thornkin on Mon, 18 March 2019, 01:12:42
I want to see a merlin hat novelty.

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How to revive an IC 101

But yeah looks very good! Some nice nautilus vibes emanating from this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: crd on Tue, 19 March 2019, 09:50:34: I just want to say how much I appreciate everything that mechmerlin does for this community. He’s so helpful wrt QMK and he’s very involved in many of the online forums and distributed communities. Overall he’s just a really helpful, reliable, and friendly member of the community. I will be fully supporting this kit from him. Thanks for everything, mechmerlin! :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: iaman on Tue, 19 March 2019, 10:54:30: Quote from: crd on Tue, 19 March 2019, 09:50:34
I just want to say how much I appreciate everything that mechmerlin does for this community. He’s so helpful wrt QMK and he’s very involved in many of the online forums and distributed communities. Overall he’s just a really helpful, reliable, and friendly member of the community. I will be fully supporting this kit from him. Thanks for everything, mechmerlin! :)
This this this this

mechmerlin is incredible and has done so much for QMK, a completely outstanding member of the community. Best wishes for this set and him especially
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Tue, 19 March 2019, 12:15:56: Thanks guys for the support! I'll be making a more formal announcement on recent developments Soon. LOL. In the meantime, here's a photo.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: oldcat on Tue, 19 March 2019, 12:19:41: Quote from: merlin64 on Tue, 19 March 2019, 12:15:56
Thanks guys for the support! I'll be making a more formal announcement on recent developments Soon. LOL. In the meantime, here's a photo.

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Wow, wow.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: rejuvienate on Tue, 19 March 2019, 12:20:58: reminds me of IKEA
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: zzzaacchh on Tue, 19 March 2019, 19:51:28: I'm in if there will be split spacebar support!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: gabbbe on Tue, 19 March 2019, 20:06:21: Neat

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: ever9415 on Tue, 19 March 2019, 23:14:21: I would like the Number Pad Kit to be separate.
More people than you think will not use the Number Pad.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: vicissitude on Wed, 20 March 2019, 00:26:31: Love it.
Wait for further info.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: oldcat on Wed, 20 March 2019, 00:41:40: Merlin Bro:

(https://i.imgur.com/JdANvA9.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: japanesehorrorwriter on Wed, 20 March 2019, 02:00:05: hells yes. cubs scouts. killer colors. in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: OracleKev on Wed, 20 March 2019, 04:18:01: Like! Feels like Triumph Adler on steroid. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Emir on Wed, 20 March 2019, 06:16:29: I see that you're making yourself a Linjär-compatible keyset, happy to see that! ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: TheMastermind on Wed, 20 March 2019, 07:10:41: For the novelties, have you considered anything with cats since I've heard you like them?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: rowie on Wed, 20 March 2019, 08:31:09: Really nice start. I like it. How about adding some yellow space bars in the mix? I am interested to see where this set will go so I’ll be watching this thread.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 20 March 2019, 15:23:43: I like the colors but I liked even's set better just b/c it didn't have so much contrast. The white seems to bright to me.

https://thevankeyboards.com/collections/catalog/products/pre-order-gmk-n6tu1-cr
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 20 March 2019, 15:26:45: Quote from: pixelpusher on Wed, 20 March 2019, 15:23:43
I like the colors but I liked even's set better just b/c it didn't have so much contrast. The white seems to bright to me.

https://thevankeyboards.com/collections/catalog/products/pre-order-gmk-n6tu1-cr

I liked that set too, but I only have one minivan and I couldn't justify paying so much for such a "small" kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 20 March 2019, 16:16:20: Quote from: merlin64 on Wed, 20 March 2019, 15:26:45
Quote from: pixelpusher on Wed, 20 March 2019, 15:23:43
I like the colors but I liked even's set better just b/c it didn't have so much contrast. The white seems to bright to me.

https://thevankeyboards.com/collections/catalog/products/pre-order-gmk-n6tu1-cr

I liked that set too, but I only have one minivan and I couldn't justify paying so much for such a "small" kit.

Still think L9 for the alphas would be smoochy.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 20 March 2019, 17:34:47: I thought about it, but I realized I like CP better lol.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: LeoShi on Wed, 20 March 2019, 22:02:48: Quote from: merlin64 on Wed, 20 March 2019, 17:34:47
I thought about it, but I realized I like CP better lol.

yes, CP pls :p :p :p
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 17 April 2019, 10:14:43: Was playing with keycaprenders.com and finally got to see what GMK Merlin looks like on a Xeno!!

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: ywcsam on Wed, 17 April 2019, 10:44:17: I am going to get this set to create my own Gundam colorway!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Capsy on Wed, 17 April 2019, 10:55:39: Quote from: merlin64 on Wed, 17 April 2019, 10:14:43
Was playing with keycaprenders.com and finally got to see what GMK Merlin looks like on a Xeno!!

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I'm sold already Merlin. Please start GB :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Thu, 25 April 2019, 22:20:29: Merlin, I love THIS SET!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Thu, 09 May 2019, 15:41:42: Everyone please see the OP for updates.

Special thanks to oldcat and iLouis_07 of TYL for renders!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: vicissitude on Thu, 09 May 2019, 18:07:02: renders are so beautiful.
can't wait.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Furikurichemy on Thu, 09 May 2019, 20:39:03: looking good! Any chance for a spcebar kit for split layouts and maybe some yellow accent bars?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 12 May 2019, 06:36:39: Hey Merlin, could you add a "more" tag or hide the 0.1.0 base kit? People thought you were going to run the set with it instead of this one:

(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=95019.0;attach=193152;image)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: merlin64 on Sun, 12 May 2019, 11:14:34: Quote from: Zambumon on Sun, 12 May 2019, 06:36:39
Hey Merlin, could you add a "more" tag or hide the 0.1.0 base kit? People thought you were going to run the set with it instead of this one:

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=95019.0;attach=193152;image)

Quote from: Zambumon on Sun, 12 May 2019, 06:36:39
Hey Merlin, could you add a "more" tag or hide the 0.1.0 base kit? People thought you were going to run the set with it instead of this one:

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=95019.0;attach=193152;image)

I'll hide both of them. I don't think my message about directing people to kono for the latest updates is working as well as I intended. =(. I should know this, because people don't read QMK documentation either lool.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Cerulean Sage (GMK Merlin)
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 12 May 2019, 13:04:05: If there are multiple images, I always assume that the newest one is the one on top, I didn't even realised there was a third revision!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: merlin64 on Fri, 17 May 2019, 10:29:00: Updated OP post with new renders!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: jtallbean on Fri, 17 May 2019, 16:51:55: Colors look amazing! Would it be possible to add 2.25u and 2.75u split spacebars?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: Ashardalon on Sat, 18 May 2019, 12:03:44: Simple but clean, love it. This will do well, I'm sure. Looking forward to seeing more novelties.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: eskimojo on Sat, 18 May 2019, 12:29:17: Had a quick glance over the kit in detail, and noticed the ISO support is missing a key (see below) - any chance this could be added? <3

(https://i.imgur.com/fRuUdGP.png)

Really looking forward to this by the way :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: superdoedoe on Mon, 20 May 2019, 17:54:03: Hello yes Merlin is dope

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: MdotMaxson on Mon, 20 May 2019, 19:11:47: Merlin was very welcoming when I first joined some keyboard discord’s. And I love this set. Easy decision.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: ogWalker on Mon, 08 July 2019, 16:45:38: When is this happening?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: merlin64 on Mon, 08 July 2019, 17:07:44: Quote from: ogWalker on Mon, 08 July 2019, 16:45:38
When is this happening?

Very soon!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: SeamansBeard on Thu, 18 July 2019, 16:57:51: I love these colors! Joined the IC on Kono. Would it be to much to ask to get a Norde kit? Maybe put ISO in that kit?

Also would this be possible to do this in PBT?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: MxDuder on Thu, 18 July 2019, 18:04:35: Such cool colors. Definitely interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: thornkin on Sat, 20 July 2019, 11:51:47: Will there be Merlin hat novelties with this? I see them in a few renders, but they don't appear on the layout diagrams on kono.

Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: scoopbb on Sat, 20 July 2019, 13:19:17: ortho kit makes no sense to me.

base kit has alt, fn, ctrl as r4 1u
also has a r2 delete

would have been nice to get r4 raise / lower, and r3 accented esc
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Mon, 05 August 2019, 09:55:40: MAJOR UPDATE

GB is set for Thursday, August 8, 2019!!!!! Get your wallets ready folks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: depletedvespene on Mon, 05 August 2019, 10:26:15: Quote from: merlin64 on Mon, 05 August 2019, 09:55:40
MAJOR UPDATE

GB is set for Thursday, August 8, 2019!!!!! Get your wallets ready folks!

I just looked at kono's site, and the images there show the R3 '@ key is still absent from the ISO kit. Has this omission been corrected?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: eskimojo on Mon, 05 August 2019, 11:05:56: Quote from: depletedvespene on Mon, 05 August 2019, 10:26:15
Quote from: merlin64 on Mon, 05 August 2019, 09:55:40
MAJOR UPDATE

GB is set for Thursday, August 8, 2019!!!!! Get your wallets ready folks!

I just looked at kono's site, and the images there show the R3 '@ key is still absent from the ISO kit. Has this omission been corrected?
Weird that we both only just noticed this on the same day but anyway, I let Merlin know of the omission earlier today - unfortunately, it's likely too late to add the missing key.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: depletedvespene on Mon, 05 August 2019, 12:29:04: Quote from: eskimojo14 on Mon, 05 August 2019, 11:05:56
Quote from: depletedvespene on Mon, 05 August 2019, 10:26:15
Quote from: merlin64 on Mon, 05 August 2019, 09:55:40
MAJOR UPDATE

GB is set for Thursday, August 8, 2019!!!!! Get your wallets ready folks!

I just looked at kono's site, and the images there show the R3 '@ key is still absent from the ISO kit. Has this omission been corrected?
Weird that we both only just noticed this on the same day but anyway, I let Merlin know of the omission earlier today - unfortunately, it's likely too late to add the missing key.

That's pretty bad, and might seriously hurt the kit's sales. :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Tue, 06 August 2019, 08:38:58: Sorry folks, just my luck for modeling my ISO support from Olivia. =(.

Should have modeled it after Nautilus.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: depletedvespene on Tue, 06 August 2019, 09:04:13: Quote from: merlin64 on Tue, 06 August 2019, 08:38:58
Sorry folks, just my luck for modeling my ISO support from Olivia. =(.

Should have modeled it after Nautilus.

I'm sorry I didn't take a close look earlier, too.

Is it entirely too late? Would it be feasible to delay not the entire GB, but just the ISO kit, so the omission might be corrected? After all, it's not like it's a custom key for which a new mold must be made.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: eskimojo on Tue, 06 August 2019, 09:54:08: Curious about the MOQ for the ISO kit too - presumably using stock colours might bring it down a bit relative to other sets? ISO kits tends to struggle in general, so I hope this one gets made.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: hottrout on Wed, 07 August 2019, 03:31:02: I am also in for this very cool coloured kit. Please fix the missing ISO keys.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: Emir on Wed, 07 August 2019, 05:17:43: How is it too late? No order has been placed? Just ask for a new quote and adjust gb pricing, close the kit from purchases until done.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 07 August 2019, 11:17:06: Each time a change is made, it has a possibility to delay the GB further based on how much longer it takes. There are also associated costs with the changes on kono's end. I can see what I can do but no promises. Also ISO is part of base kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: eskimojo on Wed, 07 August 2019, 12:05:01: Quote from: merlin64 on Wed, 07 August 2019, 11:17:06
Also ISO is part of base kit.

Ohhh, that makes a lot more sense. The kit diagram makes it seem like it's a separate kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: Emir on Wed, 07 August 2019, 12:26:29: Quote from: eskimojo14 on Wed, 07 August 2019, 12:05:01
Quote from: merlin64 on Wed, 07 August 2019, 11:17:06
Also ISO is part of base kit.

Ohhh, that makes a lot more sense. The kit diagram makes it seem like it's a separate kit.

Ahh, sorry - I was also confused. In that case I do agree that it complicates things. :/
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: break on Wed, 07 August 2019, 13:55:56: Can't wait for this GB to kick off!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin
Post by: //gainsborough on Wed, 07 August 2019, 22:08:45: Quote from: thornkin on Sat, 20 July 2019, 11:51:47
Will there be Merlin hat novelties with this? I see them in a few renders, but they don't appear on the layout diagrams on kono.

Wondering this as well!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: hottrout on Thu, 08 August 2019, 04:11:05: How long will the GB stay open?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: jaminb on Thu, 08 August 2019, 07:08:09: Just ordered my set, cannot wait!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: break on Thu, 08 August 2019, 21:33:07: Same here! Can't wait to put this on my ultramarine Fjell before the end of the year.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: xondat on Thu, 08 August 2019, 21:53:20: Quote from: hottrout on Thu, 08 August 2019, 04:11:05
How long will the GB stay open?

Quote
Note: This is a Group Buy that launched Aug 8th. It is planned to close on Sept 5th and arrive in December.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: thornkin on Fri, 09 August 2019, 00:52:26: So the wizardry kit has keys that say the word "hat" rather than actual hats?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: jaminb on Fri, 09 August 2019, 04:50:04: Quote from: thornkin on Fri, 09 August 2019, 00:52:26
So the wizardry kit has keys that say the word "hat" rather than actual hats?

pretty sure he mentioned somewhere those keys are just placeholders in the renderings, the real key will have a hat
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: depletedvespene on Fri, 09 August 2019, 05:40:44: Quote from: thornkin on Fri, 09 August 2019, 00:52:26
So the wizardry kit has keys that say the word "hat" rather than actual hats?

It's not a legend, it's a spell, okay? ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Fri, 09 August 2019, 08:44:48: Undercover Brother kindly generated some novelty renders while we wait for the official Kono ones. I've attached them here and on the original post.

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: Morgan3Wheeler on Mon, 12 August 2019, 23:52:46: Quote from: merlin64 on Fri, 09 August 2019, 08:44:48
Undercover Brother kindly generated some novelty renders while we wait for the official Kono ones. I've attached them here and on the original post.

(Attachment Link)

I am going to join in GB, there is not this Novelty kit option.

When can I join in Novelty set?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: jaminb on Tue, 13 August 2019, 01:28:06: Does this have an MOQ? Really looking forward to this set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Tue, 13 August 2019, 14:48:14: Quote from: jaminb on Tue, 13 August 2019, 01:28:06
Does this have an MOQ? Really looking forward to this set.

Base: 150
Everything else: 100
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 14 August 2019, 10:39:11: Undercover Brother helped me render a few more items as we continue to wait for Kono renders. Thank you so much undercoverbrother!

Original post updated with renders!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: Surefoot on Wed, 14 August 2019, 11:44:13: I can see the '@ (ISO set) key on Kono store render, so i guess it was added last minute ? In which case well done, shows it's possible to include ISO UK on a GMK set without hitching the price up too much...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: nyry43 on Wed, 14 August 2019, 11:49:20: Quote from: breakbeatzors on Thu, 08 August 2019, 21:33:07
Same here! Can't wait to put this on my ultramarine Fjell before the end of the year.
I bet that will look really nice! I'm considering the same setup for the ultramarine Klippe I have ordered.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: break on Wed, 14 August 2019, 12:35:41: Quote from: nyry43 on Wed, 14 August 2019, 11:49:20
Quote from: breakbeatzors on Thu, 08 August 2019, 21:33:07
Same here! Can't wait to put this on my ultramarine Fjell before the end of the year.
I bet that will look really nice! I'm considering the same setup for the ultramarine Klippe I have ordered.

Awesome! I can't pull up the anodization sample LeandreN shared, but the match is very close. There's a bit of a yellow hue in the Fjell/Klippe's ultramarine, so I think it'll match nicely with the accents and mod legends.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: depletedvespene on Wed, 14 August 2019, 12:51:18: Quote from: Surefoot on Wed, 14 August 2019, 11:44:13
I can see the '@ (ISO set) key on Kono store render, so i guess it was added last minute ? In which case well done, shows it's possible to include ISO UK on a GMK set without hitching the price up too much...

... but the mod-colored ISO Enter seems to have disappeared, leaving only the accented one?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 14 August 2019, 13:14:33: Quote from: depletedvespene on Wed, 14 August 2019, 12:51:18
Quote from: Surefoot on Wed, 14 August 2019, 11:44:13
I can see the '@ (ISO set) key on Kono store render, so i guess it was added last minute ? In which case well done, shows it's possible to include ISO UK on a GMK set without hitching the price up too much...

... but the mod-colored ISO Enter seems to have disappeared, leaving only the accented one?

Did it? It was never actually there.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: depletedvespene on Wed, 14 August 2019, 13:18:05: Quote from: merlin64 on Wed, 14 August 2019, 13:14:33
Quote from: depletedvespene on Wed, 14 August 2019, 12:51:18
Quote from: Surefoot on Wed, 14 August 2019, 11:44:13
I can see the '@ (ISO set) key on Kono store render, so i guess it was added last minute ? In which case well done, shows it's possible to include ISO UK on a GMK set without hitching the price up too much...

... but the mod-colored ISO Enter seems to have disappeared, leaving only the accented one?

Did it? It was never actually there.

Whatcha talkin' bout, Willis?

(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=95019.0;attach=193154;image)

It's right over there.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: eskimojo on Wed, 14 August 2019, 14:13:21: Great to see the missing key added, definitely in for this now. Non-accent ISO enter isn't a big deal for me personally.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 14 August 2019, 14:24:01: Quote from: depletedvespene on Wed, 14 August 2019, 13:18:05
Quote from: merlin64 on Wed, 14 August 2019, 13:14:33
Quote from: depletedvespene on Wed, 14 August 2019, 12:51:18
Quote from: Surefoot on Wed, 14 August 2019, 11:44:13
I can see the '@ (ISO set) key on Kono store render, so i guess it was added last minute ? In which case well done, shows it's possible to include ISO UK on a GMK set without hitching the price up too much...

... but the mod-colored ISO Enter seems to have disappeared, leaving only the accented one?

Did it? It was never actually there.

Whatcha talkin' bout, Willis?

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=95019.0;attach=193154;image)

It's right over there.

LOL. Where and When did you get that?

EDIT: I see now. Yes I apologize for the misinformation, this was like the first kit design. You must not be looking at the Main Post and reading from one of the progression ones.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: jmginer on Sat, 22 January 2022, 04:38:56: Hi, I recently purchased the Merlin keycap set.
The problem is that the layout for Spain is not included.
Would there be any option to manufacture them?
Thank you!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: illusixn on Sat, 22 January 2022, 07:58:01: (https://media.giphy.com/media/xTiTnDAP0RiCo9k85W/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: Vanquish on Sun, 23 January 2022, 22:14:26: .
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Merlin GB set for 8/8
Post by: merlin64 on Mon, 24 January 2022, 16:54:09: Quote from: jmginer on Sat, 22 January 2022, 04:38:56
Hi, I recently purchased the Merlin keycap set.
The problem is that the layout for Spain is not included.
Would there be any option to manufacture them?
Thank you!

This GB concluded some time ago, but I do have plans to do a re-run it at some time in the future. The Spain layout will be considered but no promises.