[IC] GMK Space Cadet, launches August 3rd 2018 on Massdrop

[Hamel]

There are a number of keyboards out that have left hand 2 x 5 vertical "function" key cluster. It would be nice if the there were some more ways to leverage the Symbols keys in that cluster.

Right now you could map one cluster of greys (either the I-IV or the hands) to R1/R2 and then a cluster of blues to R4/R4 (assuming the rows of the F column stack align with R1 R2 R3 R4 R4) leaving a gap at R3. The R3 Pageup/down keys cold fill that gap if they are not already in use (and there is a 1u R3 Code key as well), but the symbol set itself is a bit lacking in R3 options.

If the blue cluster could be aligned with R3/R4 as well as R4/R4 it would open up the bottom R4 for 1u mods, though that would probably not be practical. Possibly just 2 blank R3 keys available in the Symbols set would at least give a simple option to fill the stack in a way that wouldn't trigger too much OCD.

Purely selfish since I just signed up for a board that has this particular cluster :-)

TC-V3? 

I've thought about that myself how to cover it. I might look into the Symbols kit again to see if it can cover macro columns better.

I'd would love to see this happen;
TC-V3 is my end game board and it would look fantastic with macro keys with right profile rows!

Some additional icon/novelty keys in R3 would make this kit so much better, since now it only have "III" and "left icon."

[shensmobile]

So so excited for this set.  I mentioned it to Oblotzky directly, but I think the Ergodox mods need legends.  Especially if they're Lisp programming terms instead of proper legends, I think it suits the tone of this set a lot better than blanks.  Blanks would be cheaper though

[lecorsair]

There are a number of keyboards out that have left hand 2 x 5 vertical "function" key cluster. It would be nice if the there were some more ways to leverage the Symbols keys in that cluster.

Right now you could map one cluster of greys (either the I-IV or the hands) to R1/R2 and then a cluster of blues to R4/R4 (assuming the rows of the F column stack align with R1 R2 R3 R4 R4) leaving a gap at R3. The R3 Pageup/down keys cold fill that gap if they are not already in use (and there is a 1u R3 Code key as well), but the symbol set itself is a bit lacking in R3 options.

If the blue cluster could be aligned with R3/R4 as well as R4/R4 it would open up the bottom R4 for 1u mods, though that would probably not be practical. Possibly just 2 blank R3 keys available in the Symbols set would at least give a simple option to fill the stack in a way that wouldn't trigger too much OCD.

Purely selfish since I just signed up for a board that has this particular cluster :-)

TC-V3? 

I've thought about that myself how to cover it. I might look into the Symbols kit again to see if it can cover macro columns better.

I'd would love to see this happen;
TC-V3 is my end game board and it would look fantastic with macro keys with right profile rows!

Some additional icon/novelty keys in R3 would make this kit so much better, since now it only have "III" and "left icon."

Another vote for left cluster compatibility =)

[romevi]

How many boards have that feature? Only ones that come to mind are that board and the VE.A.
Not too familiar with the gajillion boards out now, so not sure whether it would be worth making more keys for just one board.

[hansichen]

Vea, some redscarf kit, kmac mini and the current Duck GB. And probably some more future GBs as there is at least some demand for such layouts

[romevi]

Vea, some redscarf kit, kmac mini and the current Duck GB. And probably some more future GBs as there is at least some demand for such layouts

Oh, that's neat. I wasn't aware.

[xondat]

Like a Hyper7 kit, I don't expect the vertical function keys, but it'd be a great addition

[zslane]

So so excited for this set.  I mentioned it to Oblotzky directly, but I think the Ergodox mods need legends.  Especially if they're Lisp programming terms instead of proper legends, I think it suits the tone of this set a lot better than blanks.  Blanks would be cheaper though

There aren't really any special symbols in LISP programming. Lisp Machine Lisp/ZetaLisp only used a handful of non-alphanumeric symbols, and all of them--with the exception of the circled x--are standard ANSI punctuation characters. The Greek and other odd symbols were for typing mathematical texts, not programming.

[dc_in_sf]

Vea, some redscarf kit, kmac mini and the current Duck GB. And probably some more future GBs as there is at least some demand for such layouts

Oh, that's neat. I wasn't aware.

Because it is the layout used by the Model F keyboard for the original IBM PC it does seem to re-occur as a design element.

[romevi]

Vea, some redscarf kit, kmac mini and the current Duck GB. And probably some more future GBs as there is at least some demand for such layouts

Oh, that's neat. I wasn't aware.

Because it is the layout used by the Model F keyboard for the original IBM PC it does seem to re-occur as a design element.

Model F didn't start it. That layout has been used before.
I just wasn't aware there were custom keyboards nowadays that use it. It's useful for sure, but, as I mentioned, I wasn't aware of many. Then again, I haven't been as up-to-par this past year.

[Jacob4341]

Hello. Any way we could get a vim kit either added or ran in parallel with this group buy? The vim kit in SA Symbiosis R2's IC is great but I'd love to see it in this set: https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-SA-Symbiosis-R2?irgwc=1&clickid=UmO2M%3AxLBxYbWZYy5ZyCxRgtUkjypF3AKQj3Rg0&utm_term=252901&utm_content=Skimbit%20Ltd.&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impactradius

[keebcat]

Hiragana now?

Nice bait-n-switch

[sevenseacat]

Did I totally miss something, how did this go from Space Cadet to Yet Another Japanese Set? :/

I posted it on the Serika discussion page and I'll say it again - I really wish designers would stop adding Japanese legends to everything just because they can...

[M]

Did I totally miss something, how did this go from Space Cadet to Yet Another Japanese Set? :/

I posted it on the Serika discussion page and I'll say it again - I really wish designers would stop adding Japanese legends to everything just because they can...

this can't be real right? I thought the whole point of "space cadet" was the cool sublegends

[johuu]

Lost interest with japanese legends.

[turbosloth]

I'd assume the sudden change to japanese sublegends are just a bit of a troll.

It would be cool if we could get legends for the Ergopreonic kit like shensmobile suggested. Generally ortho kits seem to do well on buys, so fingers crossed we get some legend love.

[Blaise170]

I rather like Hiragana but not on "Space Cadet". I'm assuming it's a joke since the Massdrop page still has the originals.

[shower_king]

Lost interest with japanese legends.

I am at the same with this bro.
My innterest for japanese sub-legend  sharply decreased.
However, I appreciate your this change.
GMK laser and GMK serika are two beautiful sets with  japanese sub-legend in double-shot. After chaning to japanese sublegend, this set use the same mould as the two sets do, which would reduce cost.
 If you remain previous sub-legend, GMK has to create new mould for sub-legend, which would increase cost.
 It is reasonable and understandable. 

[shower_king]

You have done so many renders in rather accurate colors , that is why I always keep eyes  on this set.
Anyway, respect your change and choice.
Is any chance that you would be kind enough to provide only-latin alpha for this set .ThaNK YOU

[Windeh]

Much trollin'...  )

[apejonk]

I was actually fooled for a minute. 

[jihadu]

Hangul space cadet when??

[Oblotzky]

What are you guys on about?

[xondat]

What are you guys on about?

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[Petch]

A grey R2 II, R3 III and R4 IV would be nice to pair with the blue counterparts for boards like vea and duck TC-V3

[keebcat]

Hiragana now?

Nice bait-n-switch

got me good

[bthezebra]

I wonder when this is queue'd up for Massdrop, hopefully next.

[romevi]

I won't join if there aren't Japanese legends.

[schoolbus]

I won't join if there aren't Japanese legends.

Only joining if the ergo kit / norde kit combined w/ base kit so I can throw the keys away easier.

[kmba]

I wonder when this is queue'd up for Massdrop, hopefully next.

Big O said there would be at least a month in between serika and space cadet, and sometime in q3 is a good estimate. So July earliest, but maybe Aug or even Sept.

[megaforce]

space cadet hiragana best space cadet

[Acereconkeys]

space cadet hiragana best space cadet

please dear god no.

[romevi]

Hiragana > Space Cadet.

Please change the secondary symbols to Hiragana.

[megaforce]

space cadet hiragana best space cadet

please dear god no.

its okay to be wrong my friend

[romevi]

space cadet hiragana best space cadet

please dear god no.

its okay to be wrong my friend

Well, at least you know that about yourself!

[Vigrith]

Hiragana main with the Space Cadet secondaries. Hiragana mono alternative kit instead of that blue thing you have now.

[romevi]

Hiragana main with the Space Cadet secondaries. Hiragana mono alternative kit instead of that blue thing you have now.

This.

Maybe get rid of the blue completely. I think the all-gray would look better with Hiragana.

[pr0ximity]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

[Acereconkeys]

Can we not complicate the kits/buy and marketing with all these crazy weird combinations/extra additions. This set was a modern interpretation of a classic I'd prefer it just stayed doing that.

[xondat]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

Red Cadet sounds pretty damn cool tbh

[Vigrith]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

Red Cadet sounds pretty damn cool tbh

True.

[Oblotzky]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

Red Cadet sounds pretty damn cool tbh

True.

Agreed. Alright bois MD buy is canceled, I'll be working with 7bit to bring this to life as Round 8 using ALGOL colors. Colors will be grey, red, green, blue, violett on cream, plus cream on grey, red, green, blue, violett.

Kits will be added to his website soon http://7bit.info/algol/index.html#icons

See you in 2026

[xondat]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

Red Cadet sounds pretty damn cool tbh

True.

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Agreed. Alright bois MD buy is canceled, I'll be working with 7bit to bring this to life as Round 8 using ALGOL colors. Colors will be grey, red, green, blue, violett on cream, plus cream on grey, red, green, blue, violett.

Kits will be added to his website soon http://7bit.info/algol/index.html#icons

See you in 2026

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Jokes aside, that's actually dope. It's the superior Red Riot )

[romevi]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

Red Cadet sounds pretty damn cool tbh

True.

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Agreed. Alright bois MD buy is canceled, I'll be working with 7bit to bring this to life as Round 8 using ALGOL colors. Colors will be grey, red, green, blue, violett on cream, plus cream on grey, red, green, blue, violett.

Kits will be added to his website soon http://7bit.info/algol/index.html#icons

See you in 2026

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Okay, now I definitely know this is a joke. There's no way we'd get them as soon as 2026!

Can't fool me...

[llisandro]

In 4 Cosmonaut w Cyrillic sublegends

[romevi]

In 4 Cosmonaut w Cyrillic sublegends

Oh, my gosh... It's so amazingly fitting...

[pr0ximity]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

Red Cadet sounds pretty damn cool tbh

True.

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Agreed. Alright bois MD buy is canceled, I'll be working with 7bit to bring this to life as Round 8 using ALGOL colors. Colors will be grey, red, green, blue, violett on cream, plus cream on grey, red, green, blue, violett.

Kits will be added to his website soon http://7bit.info/algol/index.html#icons

See you in 2026

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🔥🔥🔥

[Puddsy]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

Red Cadet sounds pretty damn cool tbh

True.

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Agreed. Alright bois MD buy is canceled, I'll be working with 7bit to bring this to life as Round 8 using ALGOL colors. Colors will be grey, red, green, blue, violett on cream, plus cream on grey, red, green, blue, violett.

Kits will be added to his website soon http://7bit.info/algol/index.html#icons

See you in 2026

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i know this red is a joke but i would buy it instantly

[glack23]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

Red Cadet sounds pretty damn cool tbh

True.

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Agreed. Alright bois MD buy is canceled, I'll be working with 7bit to bring this to life as Round 8 using ALGOL colors. Colors will be grey, red, green, blue, violett on cream, plus cream on grey, red, green, blue, violett.

Kits will be added to his website soon http://7bit.info/algol/index.html#icons

See you in 2026

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Round8!!!!! Will SP still be around?

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[Pwner]

Red Space Cadet with Israeli legends when

Red Cadet sounds pretty damn cool tbh

True.

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Agreed. Alright bois MD buy is canceled, I'll be working with 7bit to bring this to life as Round 8 using ALGOL colors. Colors will be grey, red, green, blue, violett on cream, plus cream on grey, red, green, blue, violett.

Kits will be added to his website soon http://7bit.info/algol/index.html#icons

See you in 2026

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This should be a thing.