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PBTFans FrontierI keep hitting the spacebar.. But somehow I'm still on Earth.
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Kitting(https://i.imgur.com/LYpjS5B.jpg)
The Base kit supports a variety of boards, from 60 to TKL. Updated to now include the novelty kit (art designed by the wonderful Stellaidoscope).(https://i.imgur.com/W7d8Of3.png)
The Numpad kit supports full-size, 1800 boards, and separated numpads.(https://i.imgur.com/AbplKzP.png)
The 40s kit supports many Ortho and 40% boards.(https://i.imgur.com/60nigOB.png)
The International kit covers most European layouts.(https://i.imgur.com/XnqsQTW.png)
The Spacebar kit includes many spacebar options.
Renders(https://i.imgur.com/i24ZuFS.jpg)
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Deskmats(https://i.imgur.com/s4WqFNq.jpg)
Therefore
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Red Planet
CablesIndefinitely delayed
Metal Artisans By Asero FoundryProgress Delayed (As of now)The CometProgress is being reworked
- Aluminum
- Cerakote
- R1 1u Key
- White Laser Novelty(https://i.imgur.com/UzcPXIe.png)
ColorsAlphas, Mods, and Accents
RAL 7016
Alpha Legends
RAL 1018
Modifier Legends
RAL 5012
Accent Legends
RAL 3028
VendorsUSA: Divinikey (https://divinikey.com/)Europe: Keygem (https://keygem.com/)Korea: Geonworks (https://geon.works/)General Asia/Rest of World: KBDFans (https://kbdfans.com/)
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Thanks toMore
Acitrin, for always helping out when I needed it most and guiding me all the way to where I am now. I could not be writing this IC without their help and I cannot thank them enough.
Stellaidoscope, Izeri, iinko, and Beesley (highest recommends to them all) for the kitting renders and novelties.
Emu, my artist and good friend for giving advice on design.
Any vendors that may be vending this set, thank you for your help and for making my dream a reality.
Any collaborators who offered their help to add and bring this set to life with artisans, cables, and deskmats.
The entire keyboard community for getting me into this hobby, and making me explore.
The keyboard KEYCAP community for pushing me to go farther, critiquing my designs, and turning my poor, poor early renders and KLE designs into this IC.
There are many I may have forgotten on this list, but you know who you are, and I thank you!!
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This looks interesting, id love to see more of an explanation of the colors you chose and how they relate to the theme, as for your kitting, it looks pretty good, a few things to note, switch the 3u bar out for a 2.75u bar to support alice, and add 2 1.5u code to base to support hhkb, I would also consider changing r3 1.75u ctrl to icon instead of text. Besides that your kitting looks pretty good and I like the design, there are probably a few things you can change for 40s kit, (check kavala 40s or Acadia 40s(no shill intended)) others will probably be able to help you more with that.
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This looks interesting, id love to see more of an explanation of the colors you chose and how they relate to the theme, as for your kitting, it looks pretty good, a few things to note, switch the 3u bar out for a 2.75u bar to support alice, and add 2 1.5u code to base to support hhkb, I would also consider changing r3 1.75u ctrl to icon instead of text. Besides that your kitting looks pretty good and I like the design, there are probably a few things you can change for 40s kit, (check kavala 40s or Acadia 40s(no shill intended)) others will probably be able to help you more with that.
The colors were originally based on the starry night sky and all the different colors it comes in (Represented by the red, blue, and yellow) and the grey background, as of course, the night sky behind the bright lights.
I will definitely take these kitting changes into consideration, as I did not notice the 2.75u missing... I will definitely fix that.
Thanks for reading it through!
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Kitting looks pretty good.
I would just add a R4 1u generic key (e.g. Code) to the base kit (helps cover oddball layouts in various sizes), as well as change the R3 1.75u Control key to an icon legend (∧). The 3c spacebar in base should be changed to 2.75c as the usual spacekeys required for Alice/split support are 2c, 2.25c, 2.75c.
Since this is EPBT, if you want to, you can also add 2× 1.5u Super and a second 1u Alt key to the base kit for Mac bottom row support. Those keys could alternatively be added as part of a separate Mac kit; in which case you could give them proper Command/Opt legends, as well as include a R3 1.75u Command key.
You don't need R2 Enter keys in the 40s kit. R3 1.5u Fn and R4 1.25u Shift are also not necessary. I would remove those and replace them with R3 1u and 1.25u generic keys with an icon legend (e.g. >_ or ∧).
Edit: You may also want to consider moving the 2c, 2.25c and 2.75c spacekeys from base into spacebars and 40s. Spacebar kits are usually cheap with EPBT, and doing this would help keep the price of the base kit at around $100.
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looks nice, just change the spacebars in base and 40s kit and we are set.
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I really like the quote you inserted at the beginning of the post! If you haven't finalized on the design of the deskmat yet, any chance you can include the quote at the bottom (or anywhere else) ?
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I really like the looks of this set. Any chance of a South kit or a bigger international kit that covers more layouts? The latest run of PBT Cherry Milkshake had a really nice one, with ISO ES/IT/PT compatibility
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I really like the quote you inserted at the beginning of the post! If you haven't finalized on the design of the deskmat yet, any chance you can include it at the bottom (or anywhere else) ?
I do have some rough early designs for the deskmats, but I will (hopefully) be working with a deskmat designer who knows a little bit more and can help out with producing them.
I'll be sure to add some proto deskmats pics in the next post update!
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I really like the looks of this set. Any chance of a South kit or a bigger international kit that covers more layouts? The latest run of PBT Cherry Milkshake had a really nice one, with ISO ES/IT/PT compatibility
Thanks for your support!
Yeah, the International Kit does not cover everything and I will try to work with EPBTs big kitting capabilities to fit most everything I can.
As for a south kit, im not 100% sure. I'll try and let you know when I find out more though.
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I really like the looks of this set. Any chance of a South kit or a bigger international kit that covers more layouts? The latest run of PBT Cherry Milkshake had a really nice one, with ISO ES/IT/PT compatibility
Thanks for your support!
Yeah, the International Kit does not cover everything and I will try to work with EPBTs big kitting capabilities to fit most everything I can.
As for a south kit, im not 100% sure. I'll try and let you know when I find out more though.
Great to know! Thanks and GLWIC!
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Bro, 5 side dye sub......what is you doing?
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this looks like gmk awaken without the crazy stuff.
are you making a copy cat?
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Bro, 5 side dye sub......what is you doing?
Im confident in rds
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this looks like gmk awaken without the crazy stuff.
are you making a copy cat?
No. This is my own idea after buying my own telescope at the beginning of the year, and I wanted to debut my designs with a set relating to the outer frontier.
Although the design does take some inspiration from sets like GMK Dualshot and other space themed sets, it isn't a copycat.
I appreciate you reading the IC though!
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you have lot of sets to compete with, nowadays every other sets are based on star/space theme. GLWIC
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you have lot of sets to compete with, nowadays every other sets are based on star/space theme. GLWIC
I do! Thanks for the support and reading through this IC though
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I really dig this, 100% a buy from me :thumb:
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE
November 28, 2021
Changed kitting in base, spacebar, and 40s kit.
Added R4 1u Code key, changed Control key to ^ in base kit.
Moved spacebars in base to the spacebar kit and edited their wonky sizes to match Alice and Arisu form factors.
Removed R2 Enters, R3 1.5u FN and R4 1.25u Shift keys in 40s kit and replaced them with R3 1u and 1.25u generic keys ^ and >.
Thanks to y'all who helped out fix these errors.
Next update soon!
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Really into the colors, but I don't really get the space vibe from it.
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I don't get the theme but I like it
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I don't get the theme but I like it
Really into the colors, but I don't really get the space vibe from it.
Got inspired by the dark night sky with the beautiful foreground of the stars and planets when I looked through the telescope.
Turns out, this tri-color pattern is quite resemblant of red giants, neutron stars, and yellow dwarf stars.
Thanks for your interest in the set!
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #2
December 15, 2021
Added vendors
USA: Mechs & Co
UK: Prototypist
Central America: Rheset
South America: Fancy Customs
Oceania: Daily Clack
Philippines: Zion Studios
Europe: Candykeys
Canada: Deskhero
Asia: KBDFans
Really excited to announce EPBT Frontiers vendors! Have an amazing holiday (whatever you choose to celebrate) and a great New Year!
Next update soon!
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Kitting looks really good overall. I have a few suggestions/recommendations, though:
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The Base kit supports a variety of boards, from 60 to TKL.
The R1 1u Backspace key in the base kit should be changed to Delete.
R1 Delete is required for various 60%, 65%, 75%, 1800 etc. layouts, whereas R1 Backspace isn't really required for anything and can be substituted with Delete.
I think including 2× 1.5u Super and a second 1u Alt for Mac / OG HHKB bottom row users would be more useful than the 1.5u Shift.
The 1.5u Shift can be moved to the 40s kit since some 40s boards use that key, and they're more common than the non-40s boards that use it.
That being said, since you have 1.5u Super keys in the icon kit, you could argue that including them in base isn't necessary. That may well be true. However, I would probably move the 1.5u Shift to the 40s kit regardless.
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The 40s kit supports many Ortho and 40% boards.
2.25c and 2.75c spacekeys (as well as a second copy of 2c) should be added to this kit, as these sizes are crucial for 40s users. You don't want to be forcing them into also needing to buy the spacebars kit.
This kit could do with a second 1u Ctrl key (as well as a second 1u Alt if you opt not to include it in the base kit).
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The International kit covers most European layouts.
The R4 ;: key in this kit is in there by mistake. It's not used in any international layouts and should be removed.
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The Icon kit allows you to change up your modifiers' look.
This kit is missing the second 1u Alt icon key to go with the two 1.5u Super icon keys.
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #3
January 4th, 2022
Added info about the amazing metal artisans to be created by Asero Foundry!
It has been a blast working with the people from Asero and I am very pumped to officially announce EPBT Frontier
will be getting its own artisan along with the set. All the details are in the main post above!
(https://i.imgur.com/UzcPXIe.png)
Cheers to progress, and to 2022!
Next update soon!
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I like these colours. I do also like ePBT for affordable International kits. :thumb:
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really liking the novelties and the options for the sets you got here.
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #4
February 21st, 2022
Added info about the new classy deskmats to accompany the set!
These deskmats are simple and elegant and portray the colors of the set in a cosmic way.
They are named "Therefore" and "Red Planet" respectfully. All details are in the post above! Enjoy!
(https://i.imgur.com/s4WqFNq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KNFF7R1.jpg)
Cheers to some more progress on this set! So close!
Next update soon!
P.S. Came up with the idea for the "Therefore" mat while I was doing my math homework. Atleast it was useful for something!
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Absolutely lovely! So much so that I took the time to register to offer my support and ask you to consider supporting PT on the International kit or, better yet, support South kit.
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Absolutely lovely! So much so that I took the time to register to offer my support and ask you to consider supporting PT on the International kit or, better yet, support South kit.
Hey, thanks so much for the support! International kit will be updated soon as alot of people have different language requests and it isn't 100% correct in the languages it currently supports. :thumb:
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Absolutely lovely! So much so that I took the time to register to offer my support and ask you to consider supporting PT on the International kit or, better yet, support South kit.
Hey, thanks so much for the support! International kit will be updated soon as alot of people have different language requests and it isn't 100% correct in the languages it currently supports. :thumb:
Fingers crossed! ;D
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Very nice keyset :thumb:
Do you plan to add "AZERTY" support (French and Belgium) ?
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #5
April 19th, 2022
Changed manufacturer from ePBT to PBTFans!
ePBT Frontier will now be changing manufacturers to PBTFans.
Even though we are changing manus, Frontier will still stay the same as always. I made this change for a couple reasons:
Most importantly, time. The manufacturing process is very important to me and PBTFans will be able to efficiently deliver this set without delay *currently*. I also made this change because of some shift in the processes of ePBT manufacturing.
Here are some tidbits and info about PBTFans for the uninformed:
Basic Features
Material: PBT/ABS
Legends: designed by Biip
Profile: Cherry
Production Method: Double-shot/triple-shot
Packaging: Plastic sealed with keycap tray
Current production time estimated by KBDFans is about 3 months.
If there are any questions you have about this manu and how it affects Frontier, just ask! :thumb:
Next update soon!
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Very nice keyset :thumb:
Do you plan to add "AZERTY" support (French and Belgium) ?
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Hey, thanks! I plan to update the international kit soon and I will definitely look into it. :)
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Been interested in all the PBTfans sets popping up but this is the first one I want to purchase, looking forward to updates!
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Will you be keeping the test based modifiers or moving over to the Biip based ones?
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that looks like GMK Awaken with normal mods
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Will you be keeping the test based modifiers or moving over to the Biip based ones?
The set will be switching to Biip modifiers, however the renders are not quite updated yet as to show them.
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nice looking set with an even nicer looking shipping date! ;D
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Hey, thanks! I plan to update the international kit soon and I will definitely look into it. :)
That will be so great!
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #6
June 19th, 2022
Updated kitting and renders to display PBTFans
PBTFans Frontier now has new high-res kitting and renders to display updated legends, more potent colors, and its new fashion.
There isn't much else in this update, but this is a big moment and we are only inches away from GB. Only a couple more things on the checklist!
Talk again soon!
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any chance we get a base kit with text (or text+icon) modifiers for this set... i love the colors but not the icons :-\
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #7
October 16th, 2022
Updated page to reflect recent updates
After a SUUUPER long time cleaning up the work that got put on hold, PBTFans Frontier is finally approaching GB and is discussing a date as we speak.
I just wanted to pop in and let everyone see the new changes that have been added to the original post. I also wanted to note that our list for planned vendors has declined, as KBDFans will be able to support more regions in the upcoming GB.
I will do my best to be around this GH page as much as possible to answer any more questions and bump this page a couple more times before we finalize everything.
Have a great week everyone, talk again soon!
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No ISO-PT, ES or IT support?
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following. looks great
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No ISO-PT, ES or IT support?
KBDFans and I agreed to have a smaller international kit and mostly advanced (but smaller) kits in general to lower the overall price of the set. Just trying to keep it affordable for everyone, although it is unfortunate to not be able to include some languages. I believe this will be good for pricing among all other kits though. Thank you for your question!!
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KBDFans and I agreed to have a smaller international kit and mostly advanced (but smaller) kits in general to lower the overall price of the set. Just trying to keep it affordable for everyone, although it is unfortunate to not be able to include some languages. I believe this will be good for pricing among all other kits though. Thank you for your question!!
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Thank you for your reply, I do get your point, unfortunately that makes it a no go for me.
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No problem, thank you for showing interest, and good luck with your builds! :)
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Ah! I thought the inspiration for this set was going to be Star Trek: "Space: the final frontier." Coincidentally, the colours also depict uniform colours depicting different departments on board Starfleet vessels: Red for command, yellow for engineering/security, and blue for science/medicine.
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Ah! I thought the inspiration for this set was going to be Star Trek: "Space: the final frontier." Coincidentally, the colours also depict uniform colours depicting different departments on board Starfleet vessels: Red for command, yellow for engineering/security, and blue for science/medicine.
I suppose it could be interpreted with a couple different space themes! :)
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #8
November 13th, 2022
Status update and sales
Hey guys, I am back here again. I just wanted to give confirmation that this waiting is not all in vain, and things are definitely moving forward.
Status of release: Currently, KBDFans as of two days ago is finalizing molds for the novelty kit. KBDFans also told me this set will be an instock release, and are preparing for it now. The revised original post should now reflect this.
As usual, I only post infrequent (mostly only major) status updates on GH. If you would like more detailed posts as I recieve info straight from the source, please join the discord: https://discord.gg/Q2SCcHFTpV
I wish you all a great week! ;)
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #9
January 14th, 2023
Novelty keycap sample arrivals
Hey everyone! Novelties have been sent to me as the molds have been completed and I now have samples.
Quick little update, but I just wanted to let you all know progress is continuing.
Image is attached.
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Have a good weekend!
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #10
February 2nd, 2023
Base kit updates, and pricing complete
Hey y'all! Back again.
I just wanted to inform you that the base kit is now refined to include two extra 1.25u SP and the novelty kit will now be included within the base kit. Its an interesting transition, but I hope you all enjoy the extra bonuses.
In other news, I have recieved pricing from KBDFans and we are having talks with regional vendors now. A post update will be (hopefully) soon with more info about the coming of the set for purchase.
I'm so excited to share this with you guys! Talk soon!
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Big Hype for this set, I've been waiting for a yellow on grey set with 40s support since forever. Any infos about european prices yet?
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Big Hype for this set, I've been waiting for a yellow on grey set with 40s support since forever. Any infos about european prices yet?
Hey! Thanks for showing interest, and sorry for the late response. I am not sure how pricing will change over region, but I will try to get an answer for all of my friends across the pond when pricing is released. I appreciate your post!
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Looking clean! glad it's going to be in-stock
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Nice, the colours remind me of Lego Classic Space
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8054/8447568988_507879c330_b.jpg)
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #11
April 19th, 2023
IN STOCK SALE GOES LIVE ON KBDFANS ON APRIL 21ST!!!!
Hey y'all! So excited to bring this to you all on the 21st.
https://kbdfans.com/collections/pbtfans-coming-soon/products/pbtfans-frontier
Thank you guys for continuously supporting this set throughout the past year and some change. I appreciate all I mentioned in the original post and I have included some more appreciation to those who have continued helping me and assisted me in completing the set to this point.
Enjoy!
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #12
April 21st, 2023
IN STOCK SALE IS LIVE RIGHT NOW!
Set is live right now! Go buy and try it for yourself! :thumb:
https://kbdfans.com/products/pbtfans-frontier
Enjoy!
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EPBT FRONTIER POST UPDATE #13
May 14th, 2023
IN-STOCK STILL LIVE + UPDATES
Thank you all for your support on the set! Enjoy these physical photos (more on the KBDFans site below)
I also updated a couple different topics on the original post and clarified some things that I forgot to change previously.
Again, thank you for all your support, go use the set!
https://kbdfans.com/products/pbtfans-frontier
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