Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 08 August 2019, 17:10:48
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GB LIVE HERE (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102849)
TX Keyboards (https://txkeyboards.com/en/shop/keysets/gmk-coral-us-only-detail)| My Keyboard (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-coral_202/) | Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-coral)
Instagram: @HoodrowThrillson (https://www.instagram.com/hoodrowthrillson/)
Notification form: here (https://mailchi.mp/3128e67dd3b2/gmkcoral-signup)
Why are you doing this?
I don't know about you, but I find coral reefs to be absolutely beautiful and stunning; however, coral reefs face a very serious threat from us, humans. From destructive fishing to climate change, these external factors threaten approximately 75% of the world's coral reefs.
Some small statistics (pulled from NOAA)
- Support more than 275 million people worldwide.
- Protect coastlines in more than 100 countries - helping defend against storms and erosion.
- Accounts for 15% of gross domestic product in more than 20 countries.
- Hold the potential to fight disease - including treatments for cancer, HIV, malaria, and other diseases.
I designed these keycaps around the Pantone 2019 color of the year: Living Coral (16-1546)
(https://www.pantone.com/images/color-of-the-year/2019/pantone-color-of-the-year-2019-living-coral-lee-eiseman-quote.jpg) (https://www.pantone.com/color-intelligence/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2019)
What is the goal of this?
My goal for this is to be able to make a contribution to the Coral Reef Alliance (https://coral.org) so they can continue to help save our coral reefs. (Charity Navigator rates them highly (https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=7456), but if you have other suggestions, I am open to it)
"The Coral Reef Alliance's (CORAL) mission is uniting communities to save coral reefs. Working with people around the world-from fishermen to government leaders, divers to scientists, Californians to Fijians-the Coral Reef Alliance protects our most valuable and threatened ecosystem. We lead holistic conservation programs that improve coral reef health and resilience and are replicated across the globe. At the heart of our work are Adaptive Reefscapes - networks of healthy reefs that can adapt to climate change because they are diverse, connected and large."
Donation Percentage/Transparency
Base kit: 25%
Coral Relief kit: 100%
40s kit: 25%
Spacebar kit: 25%
Novelties: 25%
Base kit: 25%
Coral Relief kit: 100%
40s kit: 25%
Spacebar kit: 25%
Novelties: 25%
All orders with a shipping address or billing address that is located in Australia will have 100% of the proceeds from their order donated to the Coral Reef Alliance.
Transparency: I plan on releasing the total donation amount shortly after the group buy is finished. A screenshot of my donation via the Coral Reef Alliance's website, as well as, the donation amount being pulled from my bank account will be posted together. I plan on having a post group buy update across all channels.
The Renders
Thanks kingk22, Clavier, Abec13
Prime_E
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TGR 910
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Fjell
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More renders (older)
Thanks kingk22, Clavier, Abec13
Prime_E
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More
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TGR 910
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Fjell
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More
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More renders (older)
More
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The Colors
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The Vendors
NA: TXKeyboards (https://txkeyboards.com/en/shop/keysets/gmk-coral-us-only-detail)
EU: mykeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-coral_202/)
ASIA/OCE: Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-coral)
NA: TXKeyboards (https://txkeyboards.com/en/shop/keysets/gmk-coral-us-only-detail)
EU: mykeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-coral_202/)
ASIA/OCE: Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-coral)
The Pricing
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The Extras
Deskmat
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Artisan by Salvun
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Cables by Donut Cables
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Wrist Rests by MarbleKeeb
(https://i.imgur.com/ACbF5jO.jpg)
More photos (https://imgur.com/a/4dQSFQW)
GB page (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101092.0)
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Banderole
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The Kits
Base kit (25% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/N0qvYSY.png)
"Coral Relief" kit (100% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/WitwdDu.png)
40s/Ortho kit (25% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/ILf5DWW.png)
Spacebar kit (25% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/PRrOP2M.png)
Novelties (25% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/KxRX8jK.png)
(Thanks OneCreativeMind)
All orders with an Australian shipping or billing address will have 100% of their proceeds donated.
Base kit (25% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/N0qvYSY.png)
"Coral Relief" kit (100% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/WitwdDu.png)
40s/Ortho kit (25% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/ILf5DWW.png)
Spacebar kit (25% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/PRrOP2M.png)
Novelties (25% of proceeds will be donated)
(https://i.imgur.com/KxRX8jK.png)
(Thanks OneCreativeMind)
All orders with an Australian shipping or billing address will have 100% of their proceeds donated.
The Extras
Deskmat
(https://i.imgur.com/NJigz6m.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/EkB8Ruq.png)
Artisan by Salvun
(https://i.imgur.com/fpsV3vS.png)
Cables by Donut Cables
(https://i.imgur.com/AevaI7t.jpg)
Wrist Rests by MarbleKeeb
(https://i.imgur.com/ACbF5jO.jpg)
More photos (https://imgur.com/a/4dQSFQW)
GB page (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101092.0)
TO DO LIST
WE. ARE. DONE.[/list]
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 08 August 2019, 17:11:11
More
Updated 9/15/19 idk EST
Updated 8/31/19 9:03pm EST
Updated 8/23/19 2:38pm EST
Updated 8/20/19 7:00pm EST
Updated 8/17/19 9:17am EST
Updated 8/13/19 6:55pm EST
Updated 8/13/19 12:00pm EST
Updated 8/10/19 8:28pm EST
Updated 8/10/19 12:58pm EST
Updated 8/9/19 8:54pm EST
Updated 8/9/19 5:24pm EST
Updated 8/8/19 9:43pm EST
- Added additional renders from Abec13
- Final kit renders posted
Updated 8/31/19 9:03pm EST
- Added additional renders from Clavier
- Announced collab with Salvun
Updated 8/23/19 2:38pm EST
- Uploaded Pantone color chips
- Uploaded Donut Cables cables
Updated 8/20/19 7:00pm EST
- Super secret update
- Deskmat added
- Cable and artisans in the works
- More renders coming from Clavier and Abec13
- If you're reading this, you are the real MVP
Updated 8/17/19 9:17am EST
- I'm not dead, just working on a bunch of stuff
- EU and AUS vendor names released
- If you're reading this, thank you
- Got some top secret stuff in the works!
Updated 8/13/19 6:55pm EST
- Fixed render and "Coral Relief" kit (Thanks kingk22!)
Updated 8/13/19 12:00pm EST
- Renders posted (Thanks kingk22!)
- Posted novelties (Thanks OneCreativeMind!)
- NA Vendor posted (Thanks popkorn!)
- New IC form posted
- Updated white color from L9 to CP (Stormtrooper white color)
Updated 8/10/19 8:28pm EST
- Additional fixes to the 40% kit
- Added additional keys, small fixes everywhere
- Brainstorming novelty ideas, I got some
Updated 8/10/19 12:58pm EST
- Various fixes to kits
- Cables may be made
- Lots of question floating around about kits
Updated 8/9/19 8:54pm EST
- Updated colors to include white in image, rather than text below
- Colors finalized
- Icon mod kit?
Updated 8/9/19 5:24pm EST
- New mockups
- Finalized colors
- Renders coming SOON
- US vendor found -H Y P E-
- IC Form created
- Deskmats? Artisans?
Updated 8/8/19 9:43pm EST
- Gathered list of possible other accenting colors
- Tested various and got feedback from community
- Posted v1.2
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 08 August 2019, 17:11:27
Popkorn (For being a great person to bounce ideas off of, I hope we can make more amazing things happen in the future)
Emil (Check out GMK Delta! (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100493.0))
jymv (Check out his YT channel! (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYZgKM-MhBIXaFHa-xkHng))
Oblotzky (For answering literally 100 questions)
OneCreativeMind (For the novelties and deskmat)
Kingk22 (For the renders, check out his post for his services here! (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101944.0))
Clavier (For the renders, check out his website for his services here! (https://clavier.xyz/renders)
Abec13 (For the renders, reach out to him via Discord or PM him here to get renders done!)
Post by: dingusxmcgee on Thu, 08 August 2019, 17:21:41
Post by: konstantin on Thu, 08 August 2019, 17:41:28
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 08 August 2019, 18:39:18
I was wondering when someone would make a set based on the Pantone CotY :D
It's honestly such a good color.
Post by: GraffitiDecos on Thu, 08 August 2019, 18:51:37
And that it would party support a great cause.. I'd pick one up!
One of the beat parts of my trip to Australia was snorkeling the gbr! Such beauty
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Post by: nasp on Thu, 08 August 2019, 19:11:13
Post by: KingOfMemes on Thu, 08 August 2019, 19:17:30
Post by: konstantin on Thu, 08 August 2019, 19:28:21
I was wondering when someone would make a set based on the Pantone CotY :D
It's honestly such a good color.
It's a great color. But I don't like how the purple goes with it. Have you considered using a blue for the accents? A medium to light blue. I think it could look stellar with the coral orange.
Post by: PvtSkittles on Thu, 08 August 2019, 19:38:15
Also your renders are kind of...oddly metallic?
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 08 August 2019, 20:07:19
I'm current researching other accent colors.I was wondering when someone would make a set based on the Pantone CotY :D
It's honestly such a good color.
It's a great color. But I don't like how the purple goes with it. Have you considered using a blue for the accents? A medium to light blue. I think it could look stellar with the coral orange.
I actually pitched a similar "SA coral" set in r/keycapdesigners lol. I really love the coral color and the contrast with bright white. Not a fan of the magenta accent as much. I did tinker around with other accents when and really liked either a darker shade of purple or a teal/seafoam or like the poster had suggested above with med/light blue.Yeah, I'm using https://keycaprenders.com/ and that's just how it's turning out. Going to try to set up Blender when I have some time (I haven't used Blender in like 3 years)
Also your renders are kind of...oddly metallic?
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 08 August 2019, 20:21:14
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 08 August 2019, 20:50:59
Post by: driftingbunnies on Fri, 09 August 2019, 08:24:55
https://www.reddit.com/r/keycapdesigners/comments/bc8twc/sa_coral_reposting_as_image/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Fri, 09 August 2019, 08:33:14
Is this your post on Reddit?
https://www.reddit.com/r/keycapdesigners/comments/bc8twc/sa_coral_reposting_as_image/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app
No it's not. I didn't see that reddit post before creating this set. (I guess we had the same idea)
The creator of SA Coral posted here a little above "PvtSkittles".
Post by: ogWalker on Fri, 09 August 2019, 08:36:59
Post by: PvtSkittles on Fri, 09 August 2019, 09:16:40
Post by: vicissitude on Fri, 09 August 2019, 10:27:58
Hope there will be some novelties.
Post by: mr.squishy on Fri, 09 August 2019, 11:36:04
Post by: Kokaloo on Fri, 09 August 2019, 11:39:31
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Fri, 09 August 2019, 16:29:23
Checked changelog to see changes.
Please fill out the IC form whenever you have a chance! I look forward to reading your responses!
Post by: popkorn62 on Fri, 09 August 2019, 17:20:05
Made a few changes to IC.
Checked changelog to see changes.
Please fill out the IC form whenever you have a chance! I look forward to reading your responses!
Cop or drop can’t have a yes or no answer
Post by: PvtSkittles on Fri, 09 August 2019, 18:06:54
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Fri, 09 August 2019, 19:53:27
Post by: OfTheWild on Fri, 09 August 2019, 23:47:22
Post by: Jackorias on Sat, 10 August 2019, 02:41:31
Post by: lewisflude on Sat, 10 August 2019, 14:43:29
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sat, 10 August 2019, 19:32:19
Talked to some members of the 40% community to figure out what sizes were necessary and wanted.
Split numpad from base kit.
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Tue, 13 August 2019, 10:59:23
Posted renders
Posted novelties
Posted final kits
Posted US Vendors.
Very excited to be working with TXKeyboards in bringing this kit to life!
Thank you Popkorn for supporting this kit since day 1, you've been very helpful in providing feedback about my kit.
Post by: nasp on Tue, 13 August 2019, 12:00:42
Can you please post a render with the coral relief alphas?
Post by: TokyoExpress on Tue, 13 August 2019, 12:00:49
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Tue, 13 August 2019, 12:01:56
Love the novelties and so glad to see proper renders.
Can you please post a render with the coral relief alphas?
Yup, I'm getting them done soon!
Post by: JerkChicken456 on Tue, 13 August 2019, 13:22:05
Post by: popkorn62 on Tue, 13 August 2019, 16:05:39
Revamped IC
Posted renders
Posted novelties
Posted final kits
Posted US Vendors.
Very excited to be working with TXKeyboards in bringing this kit to life!
Thank you Popkorn for supporting this kit since day 1, you've been very helpful in providing feedback about my kit.
My pleasure! I’ve always wanted a set in this color since Pantone announced its CotY so this is a dream comes true for sure xD. I’ll try my best to make it happen!
Post by: BanglesOtter on Tue, 13 August 2019, 16:11:58
Post by: forevermadrigal on Tue, 13 August 2019, 17:03:27
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Tue, 13 August 2019, 17:57:08
Post by: warmsoda on Tue, 13 August 2019, 18:57:22
Post by: honoka on Wed, 14 August 2019, 11:35:33
I usually pop in to remind of an norde/international addon for users that cant stand the wrong legends on the caps.
I feel its weird to always acoomodate UK ISO only. But thats me.
Post by: nyry43 on Wed, 14 August 2019, 11:45:22
Post by: eskimojo on Wed, 14 August 2019, 14:14:26
Post by: Karni on Wed, 14 August 2019, 14:38:05
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sat, 17 August 2019, 08:16:24
Mykeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/) will be covering EU.
Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/) will be covering AUS.
Asia vendor has confirmed interested but waiting on additional information.
Additionally, I want y'all to know that deskmats and cables are in the works. Artisans are very iffy right now (if anyone has suggestions, please give me some). I have some good fundraising ideas that will go great along with Coral (more detail soon!)
Post by: vicissitude on Sat, 17 August 2019, 09:05:27
Love the novelties so much.
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sat, 17 August 2019, 18:12:42
Thus, Daily Clack will be handing all Asia and Oceania orders as he has been a pleasure to work with thus far.
Post by: Luuey on Sat, 17 August 2019, 23:18:33
Post by: mrpetrov on Sun, 18 August 2019, 20:31:02
Post by: Emir on Sun, 18 August 2019, 23:20:50
Hate to be that guy, but I'll sign a petition to change the purse caps to an alternate icon. :))
Post by: dimo on Tue, 20 August 2019, 00:44:12
Post by: wellbeing44 on Tue, 20 August 2019, 07:25:08
I think it looks great!I think this is a reasonable suggestion, or change it all to text
Hate to be that guy, but I'll sign a petition to change the purse caps to an alternate icon. :))
Post by: konstantin on Thu, 22 August 2019, 22:18:17
I did notice a small issue with your base kit, though: you have R1 End and R1 PgDn keys for 1800/CP compat, but they can't really be used without a numpad. Would you consider moving those keys to the numpad kit, and adding R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn (popular options for 65%/75% layouts) to the base kit in their place?
Also, are the triple F and J in the base kit: scooped, barred and regular? If so, do you think it's worth offering the regular F and J at all? I don't think many people use non-homing F and J keys.
Finally, don't give in to Emir's demands, he's been getting his way a bit too much lately :D I think the padlock caps works well with the set — keep it!
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 22 August 2019, 22:25:03
Checking in on this set again — WOW, I have to say it looks great now! That light blue accent really made all the difference. The deskmats look really nice as well.Hey there, I will look into the 1800/CP compat thing once we get quotes back from GMK (our rep is OOO till the 26th). I didn't notice the up/down was incorrect (I need to look into this).
I did notice a small issue with your base kit, though: you have R1 End and R1 PgDn keys for 1800/CP compat, but they can't really be used without a numpad. Would you consider moving those keys to the numpad kit, and adding R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn (popular options for 65%/75% layouts) to the base kit in their place?
Also, are the triple F and J in the base kit: scooped, barred and regular? If so, do you think it's worth offering the regular F and J at all? I don't think many people use non-homing F and J keys.
Finally, don't give in to Emir's demands, he's been getting his way a bit too much lately :D I think the padlock caps works well with the set — keep it!
The tripled F J are scooped, homing, and normal (I wanted to give everyone an option). I will probably cut the homing or scooped, not sure yet.
#teampurselock
Sidenote, if anyone is reading this. We're on track to hit an Oct GB date.
EDIT: So I copied Vaporwave's base kit but took out the numpad, hmm.
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 22 August 2019, 23:10:27
Post by: konstantin on Fri, 23 August 2019, 01:29:54
I didn't notice the up/down was incorrect (I need to look into this).
Your current R2 PgUp, R3 PgDn are also correct, but it'd be nice if you could add R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn as well. A lot of recent sets are moving in this direction.
The tripled F J are scooped, homing, and normal (I wanted to give everyone an option). I will probably cut the homing or scooped, not sure yet.
I don't think cutting homing (aka. barred) or scooped is a good idea. If I'm being honest, I don't remember the last time I saw a GMK set run normal F and J
If anyone does use them, it's a very small number of people. So normal is probably what you should cut.Post by: popkorn62 on Fri, 23 August 2019, 02:35:06
Post by: wellbeing44 on Fri, 23 August 2019, 03:19:29
I think purse is here to stay. PLEASE!I asked on discord and the mods won't be changed, or have text mod kits added.
Post by: SUB01 on Fri, 23 August 2019, 03:47:16
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Fri, 23 August 2019, 05:44:40
I will be adding R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn (I use a Tada68 at work)I didn't notice the up/down was incorrect (I need to look into this).
Your current R2 PgUp, R3 PgDn are also correct, but it'd be nice if you could add R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn as well. A lot of recent sets are moving in this direction.The tripled F J are scooped, homing, and normal (I wanted to give everyone an option). I will probably cut the homing or scooped, not sure yet.
I don't think cutting homing (aka. barred) or scooped is a good idea. If I'm being honest, I don't remember the last time I saw a GMK set run normal F and J
Man I'm sad. I thought this set was for the baller-est of ballers with 140 full ano aluminum keycaps. :cNo sorry.
Keep the homing ridgies, will ya. To be fair, could have a vote.Will consider a vote, I need to do research into recent GBs to figure that part out. Didn't realize they cut normal F J in favor of scooped and homing F J. Will report back.
Post by: manassy on Fri, 23 August 2019, 15:05:19
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Fri, 23 August 2019, 20:03:29
oh my god, that light blue /turquoise deskmat....!!! im in love
I am hoping to have prototypes to me soon (hoping before GB starts for photos).
Post by: nasp on Fri, 23 August 2019, 20:13:57
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Fri, 23 August 2019, 21:02:29
Why do you put the extra B in the 40's kit and not the spacebar kit?Have no fear, I will add that a B to the spacebar kit.
Post by: popkorn62 on Mon, 26 August 2019, 20:50:28
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 26 August 2019, 21:46:05
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Tue, 27 August 2019, 06:16:03
GMK now has 1.25u and 1.75u R4C molds. It's not too late for Coral to switch to convex where applicable, is it?Is this in regards to the spacebar kit? I will probably end up switching them to convex, been working on a few things in the background.
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 27 August 2019, 08:35:12
GMK now has 1.25u and 1.75u R4C molds. It's not too late for Coral to switch to convex where applicable, is it?Is this in regards to the spacebar kit? I will probably end up switching them to convex, been working on a few things in the background.
The Spacebar kit and two others. I think all the blanks the Coral Relief and 40s kits can be convex. Is that the plan?
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Tue, 27 August 2019, 09:31:53
I'll need to go back and look to see what the up-to-date sets look like (can't remember off the top of my head), but I will probably make that happen.GMK now has 1.25u and 1.75u R4C molds. It's not too late for Coral to switch to convex where applicable, is it?Is this in regards to the spacebar kit? I will probably end up switching them to convex, been working on a few things in the background.
The Spacebar kit and two others. I think all the blanks the Coral Relief and 40s kits can be convex. Is that the plan?
Post by: guzzi on Tue, 27 August 2019, 09:34:07
Some thoughts on my part:
- As of late it's become somewhat of a trend to include a second Tab key in mod-colored alpha kits so that
you can build an entire second board with the remaining mod keys. It will surely boost the appeal of the kit overall
- The name "Coral Relief Kit" seems unfitting for the alpha kit. Given that it's an integral part to the idea of this set, and that the alphas
might not run if interest is too low, giving this name to the novelties makes more sense, especially considering the design of the novelties themselves.
- Novelties are nice, but the kit seems a little lean. Having GMKs steep pricing for small child kits in mind, it might need some work. Adding two R4 1u seashells
at the very least for Tsangan/HHKB seems like a no brainer to me.
- I have the suspicion that this unique red might be tough to nail, so be on the lookout for an equivalent RAL-color, as numerous designers have stated, that GMK prefers to work with those over pantone
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Tue, 27 August 2019, 15:31:53
Very much into the idea and inspiration for this set, as well as the charity aspect.Thanks for your input! I greatly appreciate it.
Some thoughts on my part:
- As of late it's become somewhat of a trend to include a second Tab key in mod-colored alpha kits so that
you can build an entire second board with the remaining mod keys. It will surely boost the appeal of the kit overall
- The name "Coral Relief Kit" seems unfitting for the alpha kit. Given that it's an integral part to the idea of this set, and that the alphas
might not run if interest is too low, giving this name to the novelties makes more sense, especially considering the design of the novelties themselves.
- Novelties are nice, but the kit seems a little lean. Having GMKs steep pricing for small child kits in mind, it might need some work. Adding two R4 1u seashells
at the very least for Tsangan/HHKB seems like a no brainer to me.
- I have the suspicion that this unique red might be tough to nail, so be on the lookout for an equivalent RAL-color, as numerous designers have stated, that GMK prefers to work with those over pantone
- 2nd tab key, I will look into that for sure.
- Coral Relief Kit is named that since I plan on giving 100% of proceeds I receive from that kit to the Coral Relief Alliance (one of a few ways I plan on giving). I do plan on running to kit as I received feedback that people want to see this kit come alive.
- I will look at adding additional novelties for sure!
- I agree, this color will be hard to match. I will need to sit down and find a suitable RAL equivalent color but that is my FINAL fallback. I plan on working with GMK to ensure we get a color pretty damn accurate, even if it does delay the shipment (assuming we hit MOQ).
hey you, if you're reading this, it means I can tell you a secret.
GB date is tentatively set for October 11th! I'm very excited but I don't wanna let anyone know till I get some more details together.
Post by: Randalljai on Wed, 28 August 2019, 12:52:35
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 28 August 2019, 13:11:34
I've reread the thread twice now, but didn't see details on the desk mat sizing? Maybe I'm just blind...Sorry, I haven't posted that anywhere! I need to double check but afaik it was 900mm x 400mm
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sat, 31 August 2019, 20:32:39
Updated IC with a few renders from Clavier.
Artisan is being made by Salvun (we are open to ideas if you have some, we're tossing a few around right now)
GB is on track for the original Oct 11 date.
Additionally, we are going to run the "Coral Relief" kit. I believe we have enough interest in the kit for it to be successful.
Post by: dingusxmcgee on Sat, 31 August 2019, 20:59:38
Good evening,
Updated IC with a few renders from Clavier.
Artisan is being made by Salvun (we are open to ideas if you have some, we're tossing a few around right now)
GB is on track for the original Oct 11 date.
Additionally, we are going to run the "Coral Relief" kit. I believe we have enough interest in the kit for it to be successful.
Awesome!
I would love to display this kit at work and the coral relief kit looks awesome.
Looking forward to the GB!
Post by: PocketAces on Sat, 31 August 2019, 23:27:22
But what about having the deskmat designer format a similar (but still different to avoid repetition) pattern or graphic to be used as a desktop wallpaper to complete the look on everyone's desk?
I'm in on this either way! Patiently waiting for October 11th!
Post by: Rensuya on Fri, 06 September 2019, 20:51:32
+1 for the no purse lol
Post by: SmilingPudding on Fri, 06 September 2019, 21:23:15
Post by: SuddenlyDonkey on Sat, 07 September 2019, 17:12:55
Starfish, seahorse, sea turtle, octopus, moray eels, and puffer fish might all be cool to base artisan ideas on.
Looking forward to the GB.
Post by: wakaward on Fri, 13 September 2019, 15:39:07
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sun, 15 September 2019, 13:08:53
Changes:
Final kitting that was sent to GMK.
We are starting GB on Oct 11.
Added additional renders.
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sun, 22 September 2019, 09:05:05
Donation percentages announced:
Base kit: 25%
"Coral Relief" kit: 100%
40s kit: 25%
Spacebar kit: 25%
Novelties: 25%
Orders with shipping/billing address in Australia: 100%
Transparency plan announced:
I plan on releasing the total donation amount shortly after the group buy is finished (assuming we are able to hit MOQ). A screenshot of my donation via the Coral Reef Alliance's website, as well as, the donation amount being pulled from my bank account will be posted together. I plan on having a post group buy update across all channels.
Post by: dantambok on Sun, 22 September 2019, 11:25:39
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Mon, 23 September 2019, 17:56:48
TIL that you'll be donating part of the proceeds. In for a set, i love the sea. :thumb:Awesome, thank you :)
Post by: SwitchKeys on Tue, 24 September 2019, 02:33:01
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Tue, 24 September 2019, 06:55:14
My only disappointment is no Walking Dead novelty :(
Hahaha, sorry about that mate :-[
I am donating all proceeds from Australian shipping/billing address orders so I hope that makes up for it.
Post by: mimalik on Tue, 24 September 2019, 09:04:15
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sat, 28 September 2019, 10:31:56
Just a short and sweet update. I have gone ahead and released pricing for GMK Coral.
Sign up here (https://mailchi.mp/3128e67dd3b2/gmkcoral-signup) to receive updates about Coral. I heard Salvun artisan designs might be shown in the next email update
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 28 September 2019, 10:55:01
If I'm looking at the kits right, there's some ISO compatibility keys hidden in the Coral kit. Anyone who wants the base for ISO use and isn't buying coral get at me or another non-ISO user
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sat, 28 September 2019, 11:45:01
Good prices. The inclusion of split space bars in the coral kit is a boon for me.I tried to make it not that hidden but I guess I didn't do a good job :-[
If I'm looking at the kits right, there's some ISO compatibility keys hidden in the Coral kit. Anyone who wants the base for ISO use and isn't buying coral get at me or another non-ISO user
There are iso compat keys in the Coral Relief kit
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 28 September 2019, 12:55:16
Post by: popkorn62 on Sat, 28 September 2019, 15:12:45
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sun, 29 September 2019, 07:26:07
We need to make this happen cuz...:'(Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190928/a3bec1d96ad87cb8f65ed8e819cea72a.jpg)
Post by: walletburner on Sun, 29 September 2019, 12:26:06
Post by: xchangmanx on Mon, 30 September 2019, 01:07:13
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Mon, 30 September 2019, 12:11:55
Today I am pleased to announce the coral wrist rest in collaboration with MarbleKeeb
(https://i.imgur.com/BXtbdZB.jpg)
Some more info on these wrist rests:
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The Coral Pink one will be available on 11th October in direct collaboration with the GB for GMK Coral.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101926.0
At that occasion, 20% of the 65 USD (=13 USD) will be donated to the Coral Reef Alliance for each Coral Pink Marble wrist rest sold, and proof of donation will be provided.
The Coral Pink marble wrist rest is a perfect color match for this keycaps set and it is a great opportunity to try to help the threatened coral reefs.
This GB will be a raffle and will end at the same time as the GMK Coral GB.
28 pieces will be directly available and shipped in November, if there is a high interest for this color (60+ ), I can order another run of production, but quantity of the base material is currently limited for this one and it would take about 3 months before shipping.
See GB page here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101092.0)
See more photos of the coral wrist rests here (https://imgur.com/a/4dQSFQW).
Post by: NoxNoxNox on Mon, 30 September 2019, 14:24:08
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Mon, 30 September 2019, 14:29:17
Potentially too late now to change, but one thing I noticed that I think this set also could benefit from is including an extra 'Tab' key in the coral relief set as doing so would allow somebody to use the basekit + coral relief kit to cover a full size ANSI layout plus a 60% Tsangan - Except we're missing a 2nd tab key. And the only way to get that missing Tab key is to buy a whole 2nd base kit. There seems to be an extra R2 1.5U '\' key in coral relief that is already included in the base kit which is (I think?) redundant.I will admit that I realized this mistake (of not including tab on alphas) really late in the process. This is my first ever design so please excuse the error. I may ask GMK to see if they'll be able to swap the extra R2 1.5U for a tab.
Post by: Bawsky on Mon, 30 September 2019, 15:31:08
Post by: sarahnicole on Mon, 30 September 2019, 15:43:52
Post by: Jaystice on Wed, 02 October 2019, 22:50:19
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 03 October 2019, 09:18:49
I talked to GMK and they allowed me to swap the "\|" key in the "Coral Relief" kit for a tab key, which means you will be able to fill 2 boards (one standard and one tsangan) with a basekit + "Coral Relief" kit
Post by: popkorn62 on Thu, 03 October 2019, 13:00:13
smol update,
I talked to GMK and they allowed me to swap the "\|" key in the "Coral Relief" kit for a tab key, which means you will be able to fill 2 boards (one standard and one tsangan) with a basekit + "Coral Relief" kit
Smol but good update!!
Post by: amperrsand on Fri, 04 October 2019, 22:13:16
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 10 October 2019, 06:51:05
I doubt anyone will read this post but, I really want to thank everyone who has helped, supported, and offered advice throughout this process. Without y'all, this would never have been possible. I've learned a great deal the past month about this whole process and it's been a roller coaster of emotions.
Regardless of the outcome of GMK Coral, I just want to say thank you.
(now let's go buy some plastic to save the coral reefs...soon)
Post by: Yahhms on Thu, 10 October 2019, 10:23:17
Post by: L0rdN1k0n on Thu, 10 October 2019, 10:24:25
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 10 October 2019, 10:52:29
Do you think the final product will look more like the render (more vibrant colors) or the pantones (more muted)? I love the vibrant renders. This would be my first keycap group buy ever.So the pantone chips I have shown is what I will be color matching. Renders are just computer generated images so they aren't exactly accurate but give a good representation of what it will look like. Additionally, lighting may change the look (white light, nature light, yellow light, etc.).
The renders are close to what I envision the final product to look like.
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Fri, 11 October 2019, 13:05:20