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Title: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Starts tomorrow! (2/3)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 16 October 2019, 07:20:24

GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Benefiting Habitat for Humanity
Collaboration between HoodrowThrillson and OneCreativeMind
Sign up for email notification here (https://mailchi.mp/b9a0720e6cf7/gmkzhuyin)
Interest check form here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqPETJ2pldKmgdTWxu3-WDm3M5DLTyuVMHmrL9UUqIEOeL-A/viewform)

GB date: Feb 3 - Mar 1, 2020

(https://i.imgur.com/4qZB4HV.jpg)
IRON165 by Smith + Rune (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101470.0) with Drop's WOB and GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)

What is Zhuyin?
Zhuyin (BoPoMoFo/Mandarin Phonetic Symbols) is the official transliteration system of Taiwan.
Zhuyin utilizes phonetics rather than the romanization of characters (IE: Pinyin).
Although Mainland China uses Pinyin, Zhuyin is still heavy used in Taiwan.
Now there's an age old discussion of which is better, Pinyin vs Zhuyin (the answer is either).

As a friend from Taiwan put it, "it's old school".

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Benefiting Habitat for Humanity?
Yup, 25% of our portion of proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.
OneCreativeMind and myself have both volunteered for them in the past and we just felt it was a worthy cause.

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Vendors
NA: Novelkeys
EU: My Keyboard
ASIA: ZFrontier
OCE: Daily Clack

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Pricing
(https://i.imgur.com/5M4keib.png)

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Kits
White on Black (matched to Drop's GMK WOB)
(https://i.imgur.com/xNFsHVn.png)

Black on White (matched to Janglad's GMK Minimal)
(https://i.imgur.com/65lPpib.png)

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Reason for this kitting?
We wanted these kits to offer great flexibility and compatibility with your extra keys from WOB, BOW, or practically every base kit out there.
The extra tab key allows you to kit out two full boards if using this alongside Minimal or WoB.
The extra 6.25 and 7 unit spacebars allows you to use this as a drop-in alpha kit for ANY set.

Some examples of potentially good matchups: WoB, Minimal, Monochrome, Metaverse, WoB Hiragana Micons, WoB 40s extension, WoB 40s Micons
These are just some examples but ultimately, you can have fun mixing and matching and seeing what you think looks best!

Want to see more sweet renders? Click for

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: subcat on Wed, 16 October 2019, 07:31:45

love the idea, would kill for a beige set

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: TheArcticFox_27 on Wed, 16 October 2019, 07:31:50

dope.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: jumpmineralwater on Wed, 16 October 2019, 07:34:46

Interested

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Atlantic on Wed, 16 October 2019, 07:43:57

No brainer if beige. Super cool subs

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: DJSwayde on Wed, 16 October 2019, 07:56:15

Yup. I'm in.

Can you do beige as well?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Khers on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:01:05

Very nice! Would rather donate towards spreading satan's love than god's, though.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: bisoromi on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:04:11

Does GMK have molds for these?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: mcmaxmcmc on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:05:15

Very nice!  I'd request for a Beige set though.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Starston3 on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:09:37

Any Latin sublegends avail?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: senryo on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:20:57

as a Chinese, this is a must buy

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:22:30

Quote from: bisoromi on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:04:11

Does GMK have molds for these?

To be honest, I do not know.

Quote from: Starston3 on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:09:37

Any Latin sublegends avail?

:confused:

Also, for everyone asking for beige. We are taking note of everyone's suggestions. As this is an interest check, we are open to making changes and want to gather feedback from the community at large. Thank you to everyone who has offered suggestions (even you Starston).

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: obeisa on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:24:40

I'm in regardless, but are the fonts finalized? I think the traditional written-stroke font looks much better for bpmf.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:24:59

Beige please +1

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: depletedvespene on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:26:02

Interesting. Since surely the main cost of this will be in actually making the molds for each keycap, would it be feasible to offer these kits in several popular colorways (WoB, BoW, U9/L9, N9/U9, etc.), with a combined MOQ for all of them, so to speak?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: equalunique on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:33:02

N E E D (for my collection)

Sent from my Ono-Sendai Cyberspace 7 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: sickbabies on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:36:04

Perfect pairing with the WOB 40's extension, whenever that happens

Good IC, Hood

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Choobies on Wed, 16 October 2019, 09:01:41

I love this!  Beige (L9) +1 please!  That would give it more versatility with a lot of sets.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: tonny950111 on Wed, 16 October 2019, 09:11:42

Beige (L9) Alpha please +10086

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 16 October 2019, 09:34:46

Quote from: depletedvespene on Wed, 16 October 2019, 08:26:02

Interesting. Since surely the main cost of this will be in actually making the molds for each keycap, would it be feasible to offer these kits in several popular colorways (WoB, BoW, U9/L9, N9/U9, etc.), with a combined MOQ for all of them, so to speak?

Thank you for this idea, it never crossed my mind. We will definitely be exploring this option.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: harlekein on Wed, 16 October 2019, 09:51:40

I'd be in for monolegends because of Colevrak and cleaner look.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 16 October 2019, 10:00:00

Added interest check form up at the top

Or click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqPETJ2pldKmgdTWxu3-WDm3M5DLTyuVMHmrL9UUqIEOeL-A/viewform)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Koatl on Wed, 16 October 2019, 10:42:08

Interested. Would love WoB as well as BoW.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: WeathermanKarlos on Wed, 16 October 2019, 11:27:38

Maybe I'm being dumb here, but wouldn't you need an extra Esc and Enter in addition to Tab to use this with two sets? Usually there are accents for those keys, but I didn't think WoB or Minimal have any.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: ghstgrl on Wed, 16 October 2019, 11:59:15

Yes! My ABC ass learned Chinese using bopomofo for the first 5 years and then switched to simplified/pinyin during high school and now I'm just bad at both. I would like WoB but I don't think my current GMK sets would match well so I'm in for BoW... ^{unless I get in on one of those mods only kits hmmm}.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 16 October 2019, 12:33:12

interested

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: maxpegasus on Wed, 16 October 2019, 12:57:55

+1 for beige

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: MMKB on Wed, 16 October 2019, 13:08:22

Quote

Black on White (matched to Janglad's GMK Minimal)

Hope this is the white we are getting. I'm in for this GB!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Mcnos on Wed, 16 October 2019, 13:39:04

nice.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 16 October 2019, 16:11:55

Quote from: WeathermanKarlos on Wed, 16 October 2019, 11:27:38

Maybe I'm being dumb here, but wouldn't you need an extra Esc and Enter in addition to Tab to use this with two sets? Usually there are accents for those keys, but I didn't think WoB or Minimal have any.

Yup, we've received messages about it. It's something we're discussing.

Quote from: Puddsy on Wed, 16 October 2019, 12:33:12

interested

I'm honored.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Tree_ on Wed, 16 October 2019, 16:19:36

100% BoW. Wouldn't cop if Beige.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 16 October 2019, 16:47:58

This is fantastic, I'm glad to support anything Onecreativemind is behind too.

Will be buying white, would like to see beige too.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: wholypantalones on Wed, 16 October 2019, 19:05:21

beige.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: megaforce on Wed, 16 October 2019, 19:06:22

Taiwan #1 baby

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Emir on Thu, 17 October 2019, 01:34:06

Nice

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Mtalbert on Thu, 17 October 2019, 02:11:53

Nice. I love this.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: beamingrobot on Thu, 17 October 2019, 07:39:15

Beige + 1

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Tre3Cycl3S on Thu, 17 October 2019, 20:21:55

Interested, especially if it's BOW or beige.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: wgsunrise on Thu, 17 October 2019, 23:03:02

As a proud Taiwanese I will definitely buy one no matter the end kit is WoB or WoB.
Even though I have been using caps with latin alpha only for so long.  :p

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Zurg Eon on Wed, 23 October 2019, 17:49:16

In for WoB!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: zantetsuken9000 on Wed, 23 October 2019, 22:22:53

Love the BoW!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 23 October 2019, 23:04:11

Are you doing text/icon tab + text tab for the 2 tab keys or just 2x1?

Not sure since it shows both.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: appaboy on Wed, 23 October 2019, 23:16:26

Quote from: switchnollie on Wed, 23 October 2019, 23:04:11

Are you doing text/icon tab + text tab for the 2 tab keys or just 2x1?

Not sure since it shows both.

I believe it’s text only on bow to match minimal text mods and txt and icon on wob to match most wob sets , although I may have misunderstood ur question

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Shenpai on Wed, 23 October 2019, 23:40:12

you have no idea how long i've been waiting for this, in

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 24 October 2019, 12:00:41

Quote from: appaboy on Wed, 23 October 2019, 23:16:26

Quote from: switchnollie on Wed, 23 October 2019, 23:04:11

Are you doing text/icon tab + text tab for the 2 tab keys or just 2x1?

Not sure since it shows both.

I believe it’s text only on bow to match minimal text mods and txt and icon on wob to match most wob sets , although I may have misunderstood ur question

If I'm understanding the question, they're asking if we'll include 2 tab keys for text/icon and text.

I've updated the IC with up to date renders. We will be following what Drop's WOB and Janglad's GMK Mininal uses (so icon/text for WOB and text for BOW)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: Rob27shred on Thu, 24 October 2019, 12:07:39

Interesting for sure, I also love the key selection! This is how I wish GMK Korean Beige was outfitted. Speaking of beige I'd love to see this done in that also.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 24 October 2019, 14:33:53

Quote from: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 24 October 2019, 12:00:41

Quote from: appaboy on Wed, 23 October 2019, 23:16:26

Quote from: switchnollie on Wed, 23 October 2019, 23:04:11

Are you doing text/icon tab + text tab for the 2 tab keys or just 2x1?

Not sure since it shows both.

I believe it’s text only on bow to match minimal text mods and txt and icon on wob to match most wob sets , although I may have misunderstood ur question

If I'm understanding the question, they're asking if we'll include 2 tab keys for text/icon and text.

I've updated the IC with up to date renders. We will be following what Drop's WOB and Janglad's GMK Mininal uses (so icon/text for WOB and text for BOW)

Thanks, that cleared it up :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: NotBing on Sat, 26 October 2019, 13:06:04

Looks great. WoB or Beige for me for sure. Looking forward to it!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Mon, 28 October 2019, 08:04:26

So after taking a poll weighing out of the 3, which 2 would people like the most, it seems like BOW and WOB were the top 2 picked.

Therefore, we will be moving forward with BOW and WOB. We are considering running beige later down the line but currently we will be running just BOW and WOB.

Thanks for everyone's response so far!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: CrazyNun on Mon, 28 October 2019, 16:59:36

BOW for me!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: CrazyNun on Mon, 28 October 2019, 17:11:32

maybe noob question, but is the black the same as the standard GMK ‘CR’ Black here - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100031.0 ?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Mon, 28 October 2019, 18:18:46

Quote from: CrazyNun on Mon, 28 October 2019, 17:11:32

maybe noob question, but is the black the same as the standard GMK ‘CR’ Black here - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100031.0 ?

Never a noob question to ask! For WOB, the black is CR and the legends will be WS1 (same as Drop's WOB)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: CrazyNun on Mon, 28 October 2019, 18:29:36

Thanks! -)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: eyedrop on Tue, 29 October 2019, 00:02:26

I need this!  Thanks for making this happen.   :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: CrazyNun on Tue, 29 October 2019, 05:17:50

Just realised you got Zach Fox as ur profile pic, thought that guy looked familiar lol   Only know him from twitter, on which he's hilarious

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: jinrawke on Tue, 29 October 2019, 13:43:03

definitely in for the BoW.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: CF73 on Sat, 02 November 2019, 00:24:44

Love the idea of including the extra r2 tab for 2 full kbs.
I'm probably the minority here, but can we get an extra 2u r1 backspace as well?
Interesting sublegends, I think it's a nice touch :D

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: pockydavid on Sat, 02 November 2019, 00:35:10

Awesome kitting and benefit. Glad DailyClack is a vendor too. In for both!

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sat, 23 November 2019, 15:44:39

Good evening from here in the East Coast.

I got word that we received quotes back from GMK.

Pricing will be released eventually (sooner than later), GB start date is TBD.

That's all I got, just wanted to keep y'all in the loop.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: tex_live_utility on Sat, 23 November 2019, 16:19:13

WoB good, atypical sublegends good. Looking forward to putting this with RGB mods from the Mauritius kit.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: meatsmoothies on Sat, 23 November 2019, 18:34:13

super excited for this kit! really hoping to use it on a littlefoot lx

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: RIVN7901 on Sun, 01 December 2019, 15:35:56

When can I start the group purchase, can you tell me, I have been waiting for a long time and want to buy a few sets.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Mon, 02 December 2019, 06:08:46

Quote from: RIVN7901 on Sun, 01 December 2019, 15:35:56

When can I start the group purchase, can you tell me, I have been waiting for a long time and want to buy a few sets.

Sign up for email notifications here (https://mailchi.mp/b9a0720e6cf7/gmkzhuyin)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: aroostercat on Tue, 03 December 2019, 07:34:01

beige would be sweet!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 19 December 2019, 07:55:33

Arrived back home from Taiwan about 8 hours ago. I've sent quote information to all vendors and we will receive pricing back in the coming week(s).

I'd like to announce that we are planning for a Feb 2020 launch date. Exact date will be up once we confirm that all vendors are available for a Feb 2020 start date.

In the meanwhile, here is a photo of Bopomofo/Zhuyin keyboard I found while aboard in Taiwan!
(https://i.imgur.com/frVTou0.jpg)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: allllaboutyou on Thu, 19 December 2019, 11:07:46

any possibility of having 4 colored legends for 4 different input methods?

Black: English
Red: Zhuyin
Blue: Cangjie
Green: Daye

similar to https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/tw/Ducky-PBT-Dye-sub-4-Colors-white-grey-retro-keycap

(https://www.inpad.com.tw/data/goods/gallery/201812/1544772836009494549.jpg)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 19 December 2019, 20:39:23

Quote from: allllaboutyou on Thu, 19 December 2019, 11:07:46

any possibility of having 4 colored legends for 4 different input methods?

Black: English
Red: Zhuyin
Blue: Cangjie
Green: Daye

similar to https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/tw/Ducky-PBT-Dye-sub-4-Colors-white-grey-retro-keycap

Show Image

(https://www.inpad.com.tw/data/goods/gallery/201812/1544772836009494549.jpg)

Possible with GMK? Very low chance.
Possible as a dye sub? Yes, check out KAT Lucky Jade, has wubi sublegends.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 02 January 2020, 06:51:29

Happy New Year!

Pricing and GB date posted.

Want to be notified when it goes live? Sign up for notifications here (https://mailchi.mp/b9a0720e6cf7/gmkzhuyin).

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Pricing and GB date announced
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Thu, 02 January 2020, 23:36:03

In for BoW.

Been wanting Zhuyin (over katakana/hiragana japanese legends).
Great job man!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Pricing and GB date announced
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sat, 04 January 2020, 17:50:29

Quote from: HungHingDaiLo on Thu, 02 January 2020, 23:36:03

In for BoW.

Been wanting Zhuyin (over katakana/hiragana japanese legends).
Great job man!

Thank you. I'm excited to bring new sublegends to this community.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Pricing and GB date announced
Post by: NotBing on Tue, 14 January 2020, 16:28:15

Super stoked for this keycap set. Haven't seen a WoB sublegend kit so this is really exciting!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Pricing and GB date announced
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Fri, 24 January 2020, 08:46:20

IC updated with more pictures and a little bit more information.

GB starts in 10 days

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Starts tomorrow!
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Sun, 02 February 2020, 21:15:09

GB start tomorrow
 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Starts tomorrow! (2/3)
Post by: Hesi on Mon, 03 February 2020, 00:03:08

I've been looking for good quality zhuyin caps! IM IN.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Starts tomorrow! (2/3)
Post by: Zurg Eon on Mon, 03 February 2020, 04:11:52

Quote from: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 16 October 2019, 07:20:24

Pricing

Show Image

(https://i.imgur.com/5M4keib.png)

Joined! Price on Mykeyboard.eu is actually €76 btw  :)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Starts tomorrow! (2/3)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Mon, 03 February 2020, 06:53:00

Quote from: Hesi on Mon, 03 February 2020, 00:03:08

I've been looking for good quality zhuyin caps! IM IN.

They haven't existed....till today.

Quote from: Zurg Eon on Mon, 03 February 2020, 04:11:52

Quote from: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 16 October 2019, 07:20:24

Pricing

Show Image

(https://i.imgur.com/5M4keib.png)

Joined! Price on Mykeyboard.eu is actually €76 btw  :)

Yup, saw that small change (originally 77), I've made the correction in the GB page (which is currently awaiting approval)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Zhuyin (add-on kit) - Starts tomorrow! (2/3)
Post by: Signature on Mon, 03 February 2020, 09:48:00

Locked. GB open at: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104508