Post by: NaturalPack on Thu, 08 August 2019, 12:52:01
GB Post: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111549.0
GB Dates: March 5, 2021 - April 5, 2021
Est. shipping time: Q1 2022 (production lead time ~42 weeks + sample verification)
Vendors
Project Keyboard (NA) https://store.projectkeyboard.com/collections/gmk-astral-light
DailyClack (AUS) https://dailyclack.com/collections/group-buys/products/gmk-astral-light
MyKeyboard (EU) https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-astral_428/
Deskhero (CA) https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-astral
iLumKB (ASIA) https://ilumkb.com/products/gb-gmk-astral-light
Pricing
Base ($129 USD) - Covers most layouts (60%, 65%, 75%, TKL, 96-key, 1800/CP and fullsize)
Extension ($65 USD) - Extended support for UK ISO, 40s, Alice, and Split layouts. F13 and Windowed caps accommodate for aesthetics. Legends on windowed keys are pad printed.
Novelties ($38 USD) - RPG/TTRPG dice and icons.
Spacebars ($35 USD) - Extended spacebar support and accents.
Collaborations
Casper Keys North Star Artisan Cap ($38 USD)
R1 Cherry with an MX stem. Aluminum 6061-T6 bead blasted and anodized.
* North Star artisan group buy is run separately from Astral set vendors.
Available at Casper Keys: https://casperkeys.com/products/gmk-astral-north-star
Hey everybody,
This is GMK Astral. GB is from March 5, 2021 to April 5, 2021.
Updates:
[3/8/21]
GB is live.
More
[12/7/20]
Deskmats are in and vendors have been updated.
[12/5/20]
Novelties are finally done and we've got the majority of the kits worked out.
Deskmats are in and vendors have been updated.
[12/5/20]
Novelties are finally done and we've got the majority of the kits worked out.
Thanks
- NP
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Casper Keys North Star Artisan
(This artisan group buy is run by Casper Keys, separately from Astral set vendors. Please visit the Casper Keys website linked above)
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Post by: bthezebra on Thu, 08 August 2019, 12:56:18
Post by: Rensuya on Thu, 08 August 2019, 13:05:45
Post by: KingOfMemes on Thu, 08 August 2019, 13:07:55
Post by: Cresc3nt on Thu, 08 August 2019, 14:03:06
Post by: norb on Thu, 08 August 2019, 14:26:14
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 08 August 2019, 14:36:20
I live the colors, I'd be up for a silver keyset, but I'm not sure how you get to silver from these colors. (gmk stardust?)
Post by: Emir on Thu, 08 August 2019, 14:51:23
Post by: crowKAKAWWW on Thu, 08 August 2019, 14:51:51
Subtle yet satisfying
Exactly my thoughts. I feel like this is one of those sets that would look even better in person.
Post by: Lil on Thu, 08 August 2019, 15:40:16
Post by: Arithmetics on Thu, 08 August 2019, 15:57:40
Post by: steezkeez on Thu, 08 August 2019, 16:05:00
Post by: NaturalPack on Thu, 08 August 2019, 16:35:42
Does not feel very silver but I do really like the light purple here. I would like to suggest a second accent color being the dark purple, dual accents are super nice imo and would work well here! GL with IC :thumb:
Will definitely take that into consideration :thumb:
Post by: Mcnos on Thu, 08 August 2019, 16:38:23
That's not silver.
Although I like the colors, just not a huge fan of purple shade so I won't be pulling out my wallet.
Are the mods a slightly darker shade than alphas?
Post by: Popopro on Thu, 08 August 2019, 16:43:32
Post by: ptrick3 on Thu, 08 August 2019, 16:55:23
Reminds me of the grape fun dip powder color. Lol.
Post by: biothermal on Thu, 08 August 2019, 17:14:30
Post by: ogWalker on Thu, 08 August 2019, 18:51:20
Post by: equalunique on Thu, 08 August 2019, 19:38:43
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Post by: KingOfMemes on Thu, 08 August 2019, 20:21:36
Colevrak plsSecond
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Post by: forevermadrigal on Thu, 08 August 2019, 21:00:52
Post by: break on Thu, 08 August 2019, 21:30:12
I'd love to see icon mods. I don't think this needs novelties or anything like that, unless you're feeling inspired. A basic kit in an interesting color, like GMK Sandstorm.
Post by: kema on Thu, 08 August 2019, 22:02:48
Post by: leexy on Thu, 08 August 2019, 22:10:24
Post by: lamenthe on Thu, 08 August 2019, 22:34:54
I usually do not like purple but this purple is so nice. I personally would not like a dark purple but so far this set looks very nice. I like the color on the esc very much. :thumb:
This so much. I still don't think I can justify this set, but you picked a very nice shade OP.
Post by: break on Fri, 09 August 2019, 01:05:46
Post by: NaturalPack on Fri, 09 August 2019, 14:23:36
Is there too much correlation to the Halo switches? Let me know your thoughts.
Post by: ptrick3 on Fri, 09 August 2019, 14:25:57
Post by: break on Fri, 09 August 2019, 14:48:55
What about GMK Celestial? It’s halo-ish, gives me silver vibes, and you could have purple and white angel theme novelties
I really like this!
Similar vein: GMK Ethereal. Has a wispy, transitory vibe, kind of like the almost-not-there silver/purple on the alphas.
Post by: ilemondrop on Fri, 09 August 2019, 15:06:01
What about GMK Celestial? It’s halo-ish, gives me silver vibes, and you could have purple and white angel theme novelties
I really like this!
Similar vein: GMK Ethereal. Has a wispy, transitory vibe, kind of like the almost-not-there silver/purple on the alphas.
I like the set too, especially if its easier on the wallet. Maybe shorten it to "GMK Celest"?
Post by: forevermadrigal on Fri, 09 August 2019, 15:14:10
What about GMK Celestial? It’s halo-ish, gives me silver vibes, and you could have purple and white angel theme novelties
I really like this!
Similar vein: GMK Ethereal. Has a wispy, transitory vibe, kind of like the almost-not-there silver/purple on the alphas.
I vote for ethereal
Post by: NaturalPack on Fri, 09 August 2019, 15:24:43
What about GMK Celestial? It’s halo-ish, gives me silver vibes, and you could have purple and white angel theme novelties
GMK Celestial is definitely a good one :thumb:
Post by: NaturalPack on Fri, 09 August 2019, 15:25:32
What about GMK Celestial? It’s halo-ish, gives me silver vibes, and you could have purple and white angel theme novelties
I really like this!
Similar vein: GMK Ethereal. Has a wispy, transitory vibe, kind of like the almost-not-there silver/purple on the alphas.
I like the set too, especially if its easier on the wallet. Maybe shorten it to "GMK Celest"?
I like the shortening concept as well. Gives it character.
Post by: dibkib on Fri, 09 August 2019, 16:39:16
Post by: vpr on Fri, 09 August 2019, 19:27:34
What about GMK Celestial? It’s halo-ish, gives me silver vibes, and you could have purple and white angel theme novelties
I really like this!
Similar vein: GMK Ethereal. Has a wispy, transitory vibe, kind of like the almost-not-there silver/purple on the alphas.
I like the set too, especially if its easier on the wallet. Maybe shorten it to "GMK Celest"?
I like the shortening concept as well. Gives it character.
Just be aware there is a pretty popular indie game called 'Celeste' -- http://www.celestegame.com/
Post by: RivieraS on Sat, 10 August 2019, 09:32:30
How about gmk bluebell?
Post by: break on Sat, 10 August 2019, 17:13:45
What about GMK Celestial? It’s halo-ish, gives me silver vibes, and you could have purple and white angel theme novelties
I really like this!
Similar vein: GMK Ethereal. Has a wispy, transitory vibe, kind of like the almost-not-there silver/purple on the alphas.
I like the set too, especially if its easier on the wallet. Maybe shorten it to "GMK Celest"?
I like the shortening concept as well. Gives it character.
Just be aware there is a pretty popular indie game called 'Celeste' -- http://www.celestegame.com/
Man, this game is great and would lead to an amazing keycap set.
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 11 August 2019, 09:56:58
Post by: gilmoregrills on Sun, 11 August 2019, 10:16:51
40s kit and small split spacebars please :D
Post by: forevermadrigal on Sun, 11 August 2019, 10:40:57
Post by: Vireca on Sun, 11 August 2019, 11:08:56
Post by: mrkantz on Sun, 11 August 2019, 12:52:20
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Post by: NaturalPack on Mon, 12 August 2019, 20:10:58
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 12 August 2019, 20:26:06
Post by: nasp on Mon, 12 August 2019, 20:37:12
Don't care for sub-legends but not a deal-breaker.
Would love to see a few novelties as long as the price is kept reasonable and there are more r4 novelties than r1.
Post by: forevermadrigal on Mon, 12 August 2019, 20:41:22
Both would be nice though.. :-\
Post by: DuellM on Mon, 12 August 2019, 20:48:43
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Post by: LXVRGS on Mon, 12 August 2019, 21:02:37
Post by: MajorShy on Mon, 12 August 2019, 21:10:29
Post by: leexy on Mon, 12 August 2019, 21:21:19
Post by: break on Mon, 12 August 2019, 21:43:41
Light, Dark or both?
+1 to light IMO. We have a gazillion dark cap sets, but the light is really interesting. A more subdued version of GMK Vaporwave.
Post by: watermelan on Mon, 12 August 2019, 21:50:12
Post by: bthezebra on Mon, 12 August 2019, 22:00:02
We have enough sublegends
Some word novelties
Maybe an accent color
Relegendables
All available windowed keys
Post by: sarabee on Mon, 12 August 2019, 23:43:22
Post by: gilmoregrills on Tue, 13 August 2019, 01:23:28
Post by: Cresc3nt on Tue, 13 August 2019, 03:22:02
Post by: would? on Tue, 13 August 2019, 03:28:40
Post by: SoraNoTenshi on Tue, 13 August 2019, 03:42:45
Post by: V. Vega on Tue, 13 August 2019, 06:08:40
Post by: biothermal on Tue, 13 August 2019, 06:41:28
Post by: nyry43 on Tue, 13 August 2019, 07:40:11
Post by: b3nkei on Tue, 13 August 2019, 07:43:33
Post by: EMC Labs on Tue, 13 August 2019, 07:44:09
Post by: EMC Labs on Tue, 13 August 2019, 07:44:29
Dark looks really good but it might be too similar to GMK Dracula
Yes, have to agree with you there.
Post by: Owl- on Tue, 13 August 2019, 16:03:15
Dark looks really good but it might be too similar to GMK Dracula
I really like both, which is an issue. I guess if I really had to choice one, the light would be more unique as GMK Dracula and GMK Firefly kinda has similar-ish colors already with the purple look? But both options are so nice looking, kinda hard to decide.
Dark doesn't look close to Dracula or Firefly. Firefly looks close to Rudy Dark since both share similar warm tones while Dracula is more on the mute side. I get more reminiscents of Solarized Dark alphas with Rudy and Firely than Dark going from the renders. IMO the Dark kit is one the few more unique dark sets around. I'm attached to Dark. Light still looks great though.
Post by: popkorn62 on Tue, 13 August 2019, 16:09:07
Post by: asianfork on Tue, 13 August 2019, 20:49:51
Post by: dallman5 on Tue, 13 August 2019, 21:53:18
Post by: senryo on Wed, 14 August 2019, 03:32:17
Post by: VXQN on Wed, 14 August 2019, 04:30:32
Post by: killuchen on Wed, 14 August 2019, 06:23:44
Post by: MeloDet on Thu, 15 August 2019, 21:55:22
Post by: ramblinrose on Fri, 16 August 2019, 13:48:20
Post by: whitty on Fri, 16 August 2019, 14:33:34
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Post by: Solotov on Fri, 16 August 2019, 23:24:10
Post by: lamenthe on Sat, 17 August 2019, 02:54:46
Post by: vicissitude on Sat, 17 August 2019, 09:08:59
What will the light color be? Pale blue?
Prefer the dark version.
Post by: NaturalPack on Mon, 19 August 2019, 15:16:47
Post by: KingOfMemes on Mon, 19 August 2019, 15:53:29
If anyone has compatibility needs, let me know :thumb:Coleverak, daddy. Colemak if you want to get specific
Post by: SolidCactus on Mon, 19 August 2019, 15:58:11
Post by: modeseven on Mon, 19 August 2019, 17:31:10
Post by: stevenT on Mon, 19 August 2019, 22:13:51
Post by: Blammy on Mon, 19 August 2019, 22:24:05
2. would love a simple base kit, like jamón and striker
3. ne row 5 avail?
no, no, thank you
Post by: senryo on Tue, 20 August 2019, 00:24:47
I would like to have both as options, coz I would've joined for both :p
Post by: SUB01 on Tue, 20 August 2019, 02:45:24
Post by: nicolaidavies on Thu, 22 August 2019, 03:47:45
2. TKL support
3. None
Post by: fatl3prep on Thu, 22 August 2019, 08:25:17
Post by: Fretbuzz85 on Thu, 22 August 2019, 08:55:23
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Post by: RawestTheGoat on Fri, 23 August 2019, 01:10:27
Post by: dibkib on Fri, 23 August 2019, 01:32:04
I’d love to see the mint of the escape keys on other keys as well, it looks a little lonely at the moment.
Post by: NimbleTortoise on Fri, 23 August 2019, 04:52:47
Can't say I agree with the teal accent though. Not sure why everyone just slaps teal accent on everything, it doesn't match.
Post by: JohnsonHulk on Fri, 23 August 2019, 06:01:54
Post by: Aznguyen316 on Fri, 23 August 2019, 08:03:34
Post by: geewiz on Fri, 23 August 2019, 08:08:25
Post by: audiosl4ve on Fri, 23 August 2019, 08:11:10
Post by: popcap on Fri, 23 August 2019, 08:41:37
Post by: itsyaco on Fri, 23 August 2019, 11:27:14
Post by: DuellM on Fri, 23 August 2019, 11:59:57
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Post by: kema on Fri, 23 August 2019, 12:22:44
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 23 August 2019, 12:32:49
Spacebars kit. Doesn't have to be fancy, 2.75/2.25u is all I need.
Post by: Vadurr on Fri, 23 August 2019, 16:13:08
Post by: zian_ on Sat, 24 August 2019, 21:27:51
Post by: Paddel06 on Sat, 24 August 2019, 21:36:58
Post by: killuchen on Mon, 26 August 2019, 12:15:55
Post by: ABrotherThatIsUndercover on Mon, 26 August 2019, 16:41:45
Post by: Storm- on Tue, 27 August 2019, 09:54:25
Post by: Relive on Tue, 27 August 2019, 11:03:28
Post by: Seoulcialite on Tue, 27 August 2019, 12:25:45
Motion to change the name to GMK Bath Salt :))
Post by: forevermadrigal on Wed, 28 August 2019, 22:11:32
Post by: Draxion on Thu, 29 August 2019, 19:46:47
Post by: jaredddm on Tue, 03 September 2019, 15:16:31
~
then again, why not both haha!
Post by: vitaport on Wed, 18 September 2019, 22:15:23
I'm personally good with a base kit, but space bars would be cool too so I can avoid using shift keys on split spacebar boards. also curious to see if anything comes of novelties. I don't think it's necessary but if some cool ideas come up, I might have to grab those as well.
Post by: h.parks on Fri, 20 September 2019, 22:18:03
1. Light vs Dark which does everyone like better? Or both?
Light!
2. What kind of compatibility are you looking for?
75% or TKL
3. If you need specific compatibility, what keys (row + size) do you need?
Post by: Minterly on Wed, 02 October 2019, 22:38:53
Post by: Jaystice on Wed, 02 October 2019, 22:52:58
Post by: nasp on Thu, 03 October 2019, 02:08:21
please make this in KAT
What she said!
Post by: leexy on Fri, 04 October 2019, 01:03:26
Post by: MadsMe on Sat, 05 October 2019, 14:14:10
Post by: kolyz on Wed, 27 November 2019, 14:46:19
Post by: NaturalPack on Wed, 27 November 2019, 18:21:03
any updates regarding this set?
Currently working on novelty designs. More updates to come.
Post by: d00deitsnik on Thu, 28 November 2019, 00:49:29
Post by: kolyz on Thu, 28 November 2019, 08:34:24
Oh nice! Can't wait to see some novelties.any updates regarding this set?
Currently working on novelty designs. More updates to come.
Do you have a general idea regarding when this set will be running?
Post by: fujilover on Wed, 04 December 2019, 16:43:47
Post by: Rayndalf on Wed, 04 December 2019, 19:40:36
Post by: leexy on Sat, 07 December 2019, 10:13:57
Post by: lakeboredom on Thu, 12 December 2019, 04:34:33
Post by: d00deitsnik on Thu, 12 December 2019, 07:33:05
I would take literally any color for accents other than light blue. EVERY gmk set has light blue accent keys.I didn't know Dolch and its variants had light blue accent keys. 8008 and 9009 too. I might be color blind. :p
Post by: lakeboredom on Thu, 12 December 2019, 12:41:16
You got me on those. Now list the 20 sets with blue accent keys.
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Post by: forevermadrigal on Thu, 12 December 2019, 13:27:13
Alright smart guy ^_^
You got me on those. Now list the 20 sets with blue accent keys.
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You're just tired of the color blue
Post by: d00deitsnik on Thu, 12 December 2019, 14:59:03
Alright smart guy ^_^I'm a newb here ;D I can only name Mizu, Fuyu and Masterpiece. What else am I missing?
You got me on those. Now list the 20 sets with blue accent keys.
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Side note to OP: I do like the colors, but I'd be curious to see alternate colors to the blue.
Post by: SpringWind on Fri, 13 December 2019, 10:01:49
However, my wallet maybe will vaporize if both versions will success to launch GB same time.
Post by: Starston3 on Tue, 17 December 2019, 20:59:06
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Post by: forevermadrigal on Tue, 24 December 2019, 12:02:25
Post by: break on Fri, 27 December 2019, 14:12:17
Alright smart guy ^_^I'm a newb here ;D I can only name Mizu, Fuyu and Masterpiece. What else am I missing?
You got me on those. Now list the 20 sets with blue accent keys.
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Side note to OP: I do like the colors, but I'd be curious to see alternate colors to the blue.
Same-ish re: noob, but a few more: Striker, TA90, Shoko, Classic Blue, Polar.
That said blue is a really wide spectrum here, and this blue is incredibly close to lilac.
Post by: modeseven on Sat, 28 December 2019, 01:06:01
Light
2. What kind of compatibility are you looking for?
40%
3. Novelty Idea
Astral Cat
Post by: zian_ on Fri, 17 January 2020, 21:00:28
Post by: ShyNeiht on Tue, 21 January 2020, 21:34:57
Light
2. Compatibility
Either 60 or 75%
Post by: NimbleTortoise on Wed, 22 January 2020, 21:40:57
PLEASE consider accent kits from Dark into the Light set, over the teal mint, or offer both. That lavander looks so nice.
Another potential suggestion: offer the Dark modifiers and accents as another package, kinda like GMK Oblivion sets. It would be nice to have a high contrast option and I'd buy both.
Post by: chungpin on Sat, 25 January 2020, 04:09:49
Post by: erneeerd on Mon, 27 January 2020, 03:35:15
Post by: konstantin on Wed, 29 January 2020, 06:03:52
Post by: Pluto19 on Sun, 12 April 2020, 21:19:14
Post by: nasp on Sun, 12 April 2020, 21:26:30
Hello. Am new. Is real keyset?
Am new. Nice try Pluto :p
But seriously, OP. Is this set in the works or has it been abandoned?
Post by: forevermadrigal on Sun, 12 April 2020, 22:51:05
Post by: jackofclubs on Sat, 18 April 2020, 21:25:04
Post by: BS0UR on Tue, 12 May 2020, 15:07:00
Post by: Bonsa on Wed, 20 May 2020, 03:02:57
Really interesting colors.
Post by: NaturalPack on Thu, 21 May 2020, 14:44:46
Post by: foysauce_ on Tue, 26 May 2020, 17:17:05
Post by: ShyNeiht on Fri, 29 May 2020, 13:37:42
Post by: foysauce_ on Fri, 29 May 2020, 13:59:39
Just looked at the renders and the mods seem cluttered with the symbol and the wording, just having the symbols for would look cleaner imo
Yeah, I agree. Personally think going text-only for the mods would be best. The arrow on the backspace for example is a bit squeezed in there
Post by: NaturalPack on Sat, 30 May 2020, 15:06:58
Will definitely keep everyone's suggestions in mind moving forward. Lots of good stuff from everyone. :thumb:
Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Sun, 31 May 2020, 14:16:58
Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Thu, 02 July 2020, 05:00:49
Post by: konstantin on Thu, 02 July 2020, 06:57:19
Post by: korea on Thu, 02 July 2020, 07:27:32
Post by: foysauce_ on Thu, 02 July 2020, 08:37:36
Post by: Convergence on Thu, 02 July 2020, 10:44:41
Post by: aurora_ on Fri, 03 July 2020, 02:04:37
Post by: NaturalPack on Fri, 03 July 2020, 11:07:38
오 컬러 이쁘네
Glad you like it :thumb:
Post by: castlezach on Thu, 09 July 2020, 18:14:02
Post by: vocal118 on Fri, 10 July 2020, 12:26:03
Post by: titanium on Fri, 10 July 2020, 13:02:06
Text+Icon just doesn't look right with these colors IMO.
Post by: NaturalPack on Fri, 10 July 2020, 21:08:20
Love this set!! Any recent updates since 5/30? It looks to be a very similar color to the GMK Hammerhead Light alphas, holding off on that for this one though. Just gorgeous!
Not much left at this point. Will hopefully have some news here soon.
Post by: NaturalPack on Fri, 10 July 2020, 21:08:55
I'd love either Text only mods OR icon only mods.
Text+Icon just doesn't look right with these colors IMO.
Will definitely take that into consideration. Always appreciate feedback. Thanks.
Post by: leexy on Fri, 10 July 2020, 22:53:57
please consider R3 PgUp & R4 PgDn in base kit
are you taking this into consideration?
Post by: konstantin on Sat, 11 July 2020, 02:39:21
please consider R3 PgUp & R4 PgDn in base kit
are you taking this into consideration?
Was just about to say this. +1 for R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn. Some less useful keys that could be dropped if the kit starts getting too large: numpad 00, second 6u space, extra UK keys.
Post by: tectonicplate on Sat, 11 July 2020, 11:06:10
Post by: forevermadrigal on Sat, 11 July 2020, 12:25:05
Post by: solomonshv on Tue, 14 July 2020, 02:54:45
BTW, i'm not implying that the designer did anything wrong. i just saw this and thought that if someone is really desperate for the mizu colorway (base sets going for $500 on r/mm now) then this is a good option.
Post by: konstantin on Tue, 14 July 2020, 03:10:50
combine this with some dark mods, and you got yourself a DIY mizu set, lol. it's not exactly the same, but will be pretty close.
BTW, i'm not implying that the designer did anything wrong. i just saw this and thought that if someone is really desperate for the mizu colorway (base sets going for $500 on r/mm now) then this is a good option.
This set is a lot more purplish than Mizu. Not really similar, imo.
Post by: foysauce_ on Tue, 14 July 2020, 10:29:59
combine this with some dark mods, and you got yourself a DIY mizu set, lol. it's not exactly the same, but will be pretty close.
BTW, i'm not implying that the designer did anything wrong. i just saw this and thought that if someone is really desperate for the mizu colorway (base sets going for $500 on r/mm now) then this is a good option.
Not really Mizu colors at all
Post by: The_Runz on Sun, 26 July 2020, 04:38:12
Post by: NimbleTortoise on Tue, 28 July 2020, 18:24:39
Post by: Pach on Tue, 28 July 2020, 19:57:46
combine this with some dark mods, and you got yourself a DIY mizu set, lol. it's not exactly the same, but will be pretty close.
BTW, i'm not implying that the designer did anything wrong. i just saw this and thought that if someone is really desperate for the mizu colorway (base sets going for $500 on r/mm now) then this is a good option.
damn, you must have some really wild imagination to relate this to Mizu colors. Take a look again, I'm sure you made a mistake comparing the colors somewhere.
Post by: Honey on Wed, 29 July 2020, 00:24:21
Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Wed, 29 July 2020, 04:18:34
Post by: esmtll on Wed, 29 July 2020, 14:20:10
Would you consider adding two 1.5u Code and two 1u Alt keys to the base for tsangan compat for mac users. similar to that of GMK minimal?
Second this.
Post by: scampi on Sun, 09 August 2020, 22:32:51
Edit: On my monitor it leans more towards lavender.
Post by: ryukomatoi on Mon, 10 August 2020, 16:14:31
Post by: stevenopoly on Tue, 11 August 2020, 19:41:02
very interested!!!
Post by: JakeyPancakey on Tue, 11 August 2020, 21:08:03
Post by: babygirlweep on Tue, 11 August 2020, 21:56:24
Post by: stevenopoly on Fri, 14 August 2020, 21:24:46
Just a thought.
Post by: nuldabz on Sun, 16 August 2020, 00:38:05
Post by: handsanitizer on Sun, 16 August 2020, 15:43:00
Post by: Omarpixel9 on Sun, 16 August 2020, 21:29:43
Post by: stevenopoly on Tue, 18 August 2020, 10:07:33
Post by: drotato on Wed, 19 August 2020, 20:20:55
Post by: Zaprey on Fri, 21 August 2020, 05:13:49
Been waiting for this since last August! Love the colours and can't wait to see it become a reality.
:)
Post by: Convergence on Sat, 22 August 2020, 20:40:01
Post by: kimchijody on Fri, 04 September 2020, 05:41:04
Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Fri, 04 September 2020, 05:45:50
Post by: Pluto19 on Mon, 07 September 2020, 16:14:21
Post by: KKapul on Wed, 09 September 2020, 13:04:55
Post by: foysauce_ on Thu, 15 October 2020, 03:17:36
Post by: Havattack on Sat, 17 October 2020, 20:47:09
Post by: tonky on Wed, 21 October 2020, 00:05:22
Post by: babygirlweep on Sun, 01 November 2020, 11:28:51
Post by: ooopsy on Sun, 01 November 2020, 11:36:50
I really love these colors putting on a e-white board. Definitely buying this.
Is there any update on GB schedule after the 3rd color sample arrived?
Post by: Karni on Mon, 02 November 2020, 02:45:59
Post by: stevenopoly on Mon, 02 November 2020, 09:50:36
Post by: underling on Fri, 06 November 2020, 17:51:31
I also noticed there was a "Dark Astral" near the top now too..
Both of them are gorgeous.
Post by: The_Runz on Sun, 08 November 2020, 02:16:19
Post by: NaturalPack on Sat, 05 December 2020, 16:21:13
Post by: Pach on Sat, 05 December 2020, 16:44:34
Post by: konstantin on Sat, 05 December 2020, 16:47:08
Added kits and novelties
Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/655130083799072799/784589853475340318/00-GMK_Astral_Light-Base.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/655130083799072799/784589856746635334/01-GMK_Astral_Light-Extension.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/655130083799072799/784589864191787028/03-GMK_Astral_Light-Spacebars.jpg)
A few remarks/suggestions:
- ISO support in the extension kit is currently inconsistent: it's halfway between the two commonly used approaches (R3 \|, R4 <> and R3 #~, R4 \|), but it's not consistent with either of them, which poses a problem. There's also an extra key that isn't necessary for basic ISO support. I suggest removing '@ and changing #~ to \|; this should fix the issues.
- Based on popularity, I would say that ISO layouts are more common than 660 layouts. There's only been a couple of GBs for 660-layout boards recently, and its popularity has waned quite a bit over the past few years. For this reason, I think it would be prudent to move the four ISO keys (ISO Enter, R4 1.25u Shift, R3 \|, R4 <>) to the base kit and the second 2.25u Shift to the extension kit. It's fine to keep the accent ISO Enter in extension.
- On a related note, I think you can move the accent numpad Enter key to the extension kit.
- The R4 1u Ctrl key in the extension kit isn't very useful. Consider changing it to a 1c space, which would be useful.
- Speaking of space, the key choice in the spacebars kit is pretty odd as far as the small spacekeys go. There are two 1c keys (out of which only one is useful since this set doesn't have ortho support), but there's no 2c. I recommend removing one of the two 1c spaces and instead adding accent-colored 2c and 1.25c.
- It would be a good idea to move the second B key from the extension kit into base. This is so that users have the option to choose whether they want to buy the extension kit or the spacebar kit to get the spacekeys they need for Alice-like boards. Currently, if they buy base and spacebars, they will be stuck without a second B key.
- Are you sure that you need all three homing variations of the numpad 5 key? Maybe stick with just one (e.g. nub) and drop the other two to save on a couple of keys (or make room for something more useful).
Edit: additional suggestions
Post by: NaturalPack on Sat, 05 December 2020, 18:51:29
Added kits and noveltiesShow Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/655130083799072799/784589853475340318/00-GMK_Astral_Light-Base.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/655130083799072799/784589856746635334/01-GMK_Astral_Light-Extension.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/655130083799072799/784589864191787028/03-GMK_Astral_Light-Spacebars.jpg)
A few remarks/suggestions:
- ISO support in the extension kit is currently inconsistent: it's halfway between the two commonly used approaches (R3 \|, R4 <> and R3 #~, R4 \|), but it's not consistent with either of them, which poses a problem. There's also an extra key that isn't necessary for basic ISO support. I suggest removing '@ and changing #~ to \|; this should fix the issues.
- Based on popularity, I would say that ISO layouts are more common than 660 layouts. There's only been a couple of GBs for 660-layout boards recently, and its popularity has waned quite a bit over the past few years. For this reason, I think it would be prudent to move the four ISO keys (ISO Enter, R4 1.25u Shift, R3 \|, R4 <>) to the base kit and the second 2.25u Shift to the extension kit. It's fine to keep the accent ISO Enter in extension.
- On a related note, I think you can move the accent numpad Enter key to the extension kit.
- The R4 1u Ctrl key in the extension kit isn't very useful. Consider changing it to a 1c space, which would be useful.
- Speaking of space, the key choice in the spacebars kit is pretty odd as far as the small spacekeys go. There are two 1c keys (out of which only one is useful since this set doesn't have ortho support), but there's no 2c. I recommend removing one of the two 1c spaces and instead adding accent-colored 2c and 1.25c.
- It would be a good idea to move the second B key from the extension kit into base. This is so that users have the option to choose whether they want to buy the extension kit or the spacebar kit to get the spacekeys they need for Alice-like boards. Currently, if they buy base and spacebars, they will be stuck without a second B key.
- Are you sure that you need all three homing variations of the numpad 5 key? Maybe stick with just one (e.g. nub) and drop the other two to save on a couple of keys (or make room for something more useful).
Edit: additional suggestions
Will take into account. Thank you sir
Post by: DuellM on Sat, 05 December 2020, 18:53:00
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Post by: sup3r170va on Sat, 05 December 2020, 22:59:52
Any chance for icon mods rather than text mods?
ie more similar to mods in GMK cafe.
Thanks.
Post by: LXVRGS on Sun, 06 December 2020, 00:05:13
Post by: fabijolo on Sun, 06 December 2020, 00:23:26
Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Sun, 06 December 2020, 01:02:07
Post by: foysauce_ on Sun, 06 December 2020, 05:11:15
Post by: ShyNeiht on Sun, 06 December 2020, 10:35:55
Post by: forevermadrigal on Sun, 06 December 2020, 16:43:48
Post by: Ram on Mon, 07 December 2020, 00:24:07
Post by: NaturalPack on Mon, 07 December 2020, 12:44:02
Love the subtle set.
Any chance for icon mods rather than text mods?
ie more similar to mods in GMK cafe.
Thanks.
Will definitely consider it
Post by: NaturalPack on Mon, 07 December 2020, 12:46:23
Did the render in OP change? Renders looks more two toned than I recall
Kit renders were done separately from the first handful of renders. Same colors. Lighting is just a little different for the kit renders.
Post by: maximize on Mon, 07 December 2020, 13:03:31
reminds me a bit of blurple ngl
Besides using the same general hue, they're completely different, and this Astral IC was posted over a year ago.
Post by: Galakc on Mon, 07 December 2020, 14:41:31
Post by: NaturalPack on Mon, 07 December 2020, 21:11:29
reminds me a bit of blurple ngl
Besides using the same general hue, they're completely different, and this Astral IC was posted over a year ago.
Sorry it's taken so long. It's been quite the hectic year.
Post by: maximize on Mon, 07 December 2020, 22:14:15
reminds me a bit of blurple ngl
Besides using the same general hue, they're completely different, and this Astral IC was posted over a year ago.
Sorry it's taken so long. It's been quite the hectic year.
No complaints here, mate! Just pointing out that your idea was here first, so more like Blurple should be compared to Astral (if at all), not the other way around. Cheers!
Post by: NaturalPack on Mon, 07 December 2020, 23:14:40
shame the op went dark as this was such a cool set. :'(
We're back now friend. Had some IRL duties to take care of, but we're back now :thumb:
Post by: Ciantha on Tue, 08 December 2020, 00:07:23
Post by: pdlif on Tue, 08 December 2020, 00:32:40
Post by: microscopicmint on Tue, 08 December 2020, 06:23:01
Can't wait for the GB :thumb:
Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Wed, 16 December 2020, 01:16:29
Post by: kimhoon9 on Wed, 16 December 2020, 03:56:50
Post by: KT-afk on Wed, 16 December 2020, 04:05:49
Post by: SenseiJia on Wed, 16 December 2020, 11:01:13
Post by: NaturalPack on Wed, 16 December 2020, 11:57:10
Any chances for more of the purple accent or blue accent in arrows and esc keys etc? Looks really good!
Will take into consideration :thumb:
Post by: stevenopoly on Wed, 16 December 2020, 19:12:40
So glad this is still alive. I was beginning to think this was vaporware.
Post by: glack23 on Wed, 16 December 2020, 19:17:05
+1 supportAny chances for more of the purple accent or blue accent in arrows and esc keys etc? Looks really good!
Will take into consideration :thumb:
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Post by: ShyNeiht on Sun, 03 January 2021, 00:12:09
Another +1 support, especially a purple enter key+1 supportAny chances for more of the purple accent or blue accent in arrows and esc keys etc? Looks really good!
Will take into consideration :thumb:
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Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Sun, 03 January 2021, 01:07:35
Post by: Zaprey on Thu, 14 January 2021, 15:51:23
Post by: blaqbern on Thu, 14 January 2021, 19:51:02
What rows are the novelties? Are there 8 row 1's and then 2 for 2,3,4?
Curious about this as well. It would be nice to have four R4 1U novelties instead of just two so you could fill the macro column on boards like the Zenith and J-01.
Alternatively, you could add two more R1 novelties. Not quite as good, but I think having all R1 macro keys still works on those boards.
Set is looking great. Excited for this one.
Post by: KKoNaM on Thu, 14 January 2021, 23:23:52
Post by: Sandy on Sun, 17 January 2021, 00:49:17
Post by: crispgm on Sun, 17 January 2021, 02:03:42
Post by: mxrixs on Sun, 17 January 2021, 16:14:59
is there a barely visible difference between the alphas and mods? or are my eyes tricking me?I am pretty sure there is a differnce
Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Sun, 24 January 2021, 23:43:01
Post by: bert039 on Thu, 28 January 2021, 12:08:43
Post by: Havattack on Mon, 08 February 2021, 22:14:09
Did you decide not to do the dark astral then? :'(
Post by: maximize on Sat, 13 February 2021, 00:13:05
Post by: andreiborisov on Mon, 15 February 2021, 09:10:09
1. Move ISO support in the base kit.
2. Move the second B in the base kit, so alice users could purchase either the extension kit or the spacebars kit.
3. Add stepped R3 control.
4. Add 3u and 2.75u spacebars.
Post by: 3yatt on Mon, 15 February 2021, 10:17:58
We're back now friend. Had some IRL duties to take care of, but we're back now :thumb:
Can I ask what the theme/inspiration for the set is?
I love this so much and would like to know for description purposes :)
Post by: Arila on Tue, 16 February 2021, 15:24:50
Post by: Alpacacino on Mon, 22 February 2021, 10:21:59
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Post by: KKoNaM on Tue, 23 February 2021, 00:21:53
GB?
Post by: DiscoCrocodile on Wed, 03 March 2021, 18:34:48
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Wed, 03 March 2021, 20:23:57
I think it will look nice!
Post by: KKoNaM on Wed, 03 March 2021, 23:34:41
https://www.instagram.com/p/CL-bTPNnpoM/
Post by: yotasan on Wed, 03 March 2021, 23:49:29
Post by: matthewdias on Thu, 04 March 2021, 08:54:52
1.25 r3 tab
1.5 r3 enter
1.75 r2 backspace
Thanks for considering
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Post by: dims on Thu, 04 March 2021, 12:26:53
Post by: ytc7776 on Fri, 05 March 2021, 03:48:22
Post by: NaturalPack on Fri, 05 March 2021, 12:55:38
Vendors
Project Keyboard (NA) https://store.projectkeyboard.com/
DailyClack (AUS) https://dailyclack.com/
MyKeyboard (EU) https://mykeyboard.eu/
Deskhero (CA) https://www.deskhero.ca/
iLumKB (ASIA) https://ilumkb.com/
GB thread pending approval.
Post by: foysauce_ on Fri, 05 March 2021, 12:57:41
GB March 5, 2021 - April 5 2021
it's happening!
Post by: HappyB0T on Fri, 05 March 2021, 13:23:42
Post by: Ciantha on Sat, 06 March 2021, 02:43:24
The 1.5 enter is pretty much exclusively used with the R2 1.75 backspace which is very unfortunately missing. For fewest keys maximum impact when it comes to 40s the recommendation is R2 1.75 backspace, R3 1.5 enter, R3 1.25 tab. 1.75 enter is usually excluded as it can be physically replaced with 1.75 control/caps lock.
It would do the 40s compat a world of good if the 1.75 enter could be replaced with a 1.75 backspace.
Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Sun, 07 March 2021, 01:20:03
2) The set is in GB but renders are not updated from very long time before novelties or any other kits were designed. Renders only show base kit. It is very common for a GB to show various renders including various kits to help visualize how those look. E.G. It is tough to see how green spacebars look with base kit This IC is surprisingly lacking in that department. Please add more renders with different kits and on different coloured boards
3) Please update IC thread with relevant info. IC thread looks like very early IC with no info like prices even though set is in GB
Thanks
Post by: KKoNaM on Sun, 07 March 2021, 01:53:05
Post by: Havattack on Sun, 07 March 2021, 15:53:17
GB March 5, 2021 - April 5 2021
Vendors
Project Keyboard (NA) https://store.projectkeyboard.com/
DailyClack (AUS) https://dailyclack.com/
MyKeyboard (EU) https://mykeyboard.eu/
Deskhero (CA) https://www.deskhero.ca/
iLumKB (ASIA) https://ilumkb.com/
GB thread pending approval.
Did. You. Decide. Not. To. Do. The. Dark. Astral. Then? (Please Respond)
Kind of defeats at least part of the purpose of these threads when you do not answer people's questions... -thanks
Post by: Mr_BeastQuake on Mon, 08 March 2021, 09:38:46
GB March 5, 2021 - April 5 2021
Vendors
Project Keyboard (NA) https://store.projectkeyboard.com/
DailyClack (AUS) https://dailyclack.com/
MyKeyboard (EU) https://mykeyboard.eu/
Deskhero (CA) https://www.deskhero.ca/
iLumKB (ASIA) https://ilumkb.com/
GB thread pending approval.
Did. You. Decide. Not. To. Do. The. Dark. Astral. Then? (Please Respond)
Kind of defeats at least part of the purpose of these threads when you do not answer people's questions... -thanks
It’s right there
Post by: NaturalPack on Mon, 08 March 2021, 12:34:55
1) The link to GB thread is dead. Please correct the link
2) The set is in GB but renders are not updated from very long time before novelties or any other kits were designed. Renders only show base kit. It is very common for a GB to show various renders including various kits to help visualize how those look. E.G. It is tough to see how green spacebars look with base kit This IC is surprisingly lacking in that department. Please add more renders with different kits and on different coloured boards
3) Please update IC thread with relevant info. IC thread looks like very early IC with no info like prices even though set is in GB
Thanks
Waiting for mod approval.
Done
and done
Post by: NaturalPack on Mon, 08 March 2021, 12:37:29
GB March 5, 2021 - April 5 2021
Vendors
Project Keyboard (NA) https://store.projectkeyboard.com/
DailyClack (AUS) https://dailyclack.com/
MyKeyboard (EU) https://mykeyboard.eu/
Deskhero (CA) https://www.deskhero.ca/
iLumKB (ASIA) https://ilumkb.com/
GB thread pending approval.
Did. You. Decide. Not. To. Do. The. Dark. Astral. Then? (Please Respond)
Kind of defeats at least part of the purpose of these threads when you do not answer people's questions... -thanks
:)) I still have plans for Astral Dark
Just need to:
1. Finish Astral Light first
2. Rework the set taking into consideration the similar designs that have come out
Post by: Havattack on Mon, 08 March 2021, 16:32:40
Post by: internet-nico on Wed, 10 March 2021, 22:54:29
is there a barely visible difference between the alphas and mods? or are my eyes tricking me?
I thought this too! The alphas + mods are supposed to be the same color, right?
Post by: stevenopoly on Wed, 10 March 2021, 22:56:54