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[MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 14:37:56 »
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GMK classic Dolch & Cyan mods

- Material = ABS
- Profile = Cherry
- Legends = Doubleshot




All info is on the product page! Feel free to discuss the group-buy here, I'll be popping in and out to answer any questions  :D\

Please vote on any changes you'd like to see in this buy here
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 15:16:20 »
Is this Ivan's set?

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 15:24:15 »
Nope... These are MechSupply sets :D

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 15:43:10 »
Is this Ivan's set?
To give the answer if the question was "Is this [the same as] Ivan's set":

The Dolch keycaps are very similar and both textless, but there are a few more (and different) ISO keys, mostly catered to ISO UK compability.

The Cyan kit is quite different, it only contains keys with cyan background, and quite a lot more of them. It does miss the cyan numpad enter and the dark background with cyan legends caps from Ivan's Cyan Mod-pack completely though.

EDIT: Correction, actually the cyan pack has none of the mod pack from the Ivan GB with the sole exception of the esc-key, even the white-on-cyan keys does differ in legends. Is this intentional?
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 15:53:41 »
Shame about the modifier legend choice :'(
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 16:00:59 »
concur. this is disappointing. should have had a proper IC on this one

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 16:03:00 »
What's wrong with them? Feedback welcome :D

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 16:03:41 »
No stepped caps lock in Cyan's?
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 16:26:27 »
i would like to have seen some of the mods from the cyan keyset included, as those keys are not available anywhere else (that i know of). For example, F5-F8, menu keys, and numpad operators. I also may have requested R4 1u Fn key, maybe LED keys for Caps/Scroll/Num Lock keys. of course, you could not do all these in addition to what is already shown, but at least let the community be involved in deciding these details.

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 16:28:05 »
I know this is probably picky but I would have loved to see a dedicated R3 Control. I know the blank one basically acts like it but for the mod pack I feel like it should be in there. Also, the HHKB backspace should be in there! Hope this is some helpful feedback ^_^

I will still buy it though ;)

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 16:34:12 »
I know this is probably picky but I would have loved to see a dedicated R3 Control. I know the blank one basically acts like it but for the mod pack I feel like it should be in there. Also, the HHKB backspace should be in there! Hope this is some helpful feedback ^_^

I will still buy it though ;)

Agree. R3 Control, HHKB BS and perhaps a Numpad Enter.

Will still buy both anyway, but those keys would have been sweet.
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #11 on: Tue, 22 March 2016, 16:39:30 »
i would like to have seen some of the mods from the cyan keyset included, as those keys are not available anywhere else (that i know of). For example, F5-F8, menu keys, and numpad operators. I also may have requested R4 1u Fn key, maybe LED keys for Caps/Scroll/Num Lock keys. of course, you could not do all these in addition to what is already shown, but at least let the community be involved in deciding these details.


You definitely make a good point about the FN keys, I didn't even think about that. Most mod runs seem to actually include quite a bit more keys! Maybe just nitpicking but overall I am pretty excited to get this on my Sky Dolch

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 23 March 2016, 17:03:21 »
Please vote on any changes you'd like to see in this buy here

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 23 March 2016, 17:07:27 »
Please vote on any changes you'd like to see in this buy here

You are the bomb :) I sent mine in. Thank ya

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 23 March 2016, 18:39:24 »
Also filled out the form, but to be extra clear: Changing to text modifiers would mean losing my order, missing cyan keys are minor, but the legends are the reasons why I've waited for this and haven't got a Dolch from originative.
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 23 March 2016, 19:02:33 »
Also filled out the form, but to be extra clear: Changing to text modifiers would mean losing my order, missing cyan keys are minor, but the legends are the reasons why I've waited for this and haven't got a Dolch from originative.

According to voting so far the majority prefer icon legends for the mods.

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 23 March 2016, 19:32:24 »
Also filled out the form, but to be extra clear: Changing to text modifiers would mean losing my order, missing cyan keys are minor, but the legends are the reasons why I've waited for this and haven't got a Dolch from originative.

According to voting so far the majority prefer icon legends for the mods.

Just filled the feedback poll. Just as you know it, I only want numpad from your GB. I already have 2 sets of dolch (with cyan color packs) that will fit both TKL and 1800 layout altogether. It will be wonderful if I can expand my TKL Dolch set to Fullsize layout. If you can somehow split the numpad, I will gladly buy from you directly instead of accepting offers from other people. Cheers.
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 24 March 2016, 15:25:28 »
Just ordered the cyan mods. Any chance of getting the cyan on grey keys like the windows keys from ivan's gmk color pack?
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #18 on: Thu, 24 March 2016, 16:52:02 »
Order placed and votes cast as well!

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #19 on: Fri, 25 March 2016, 09:32:05 »
Damn, I might have to get in on this when I get paid at the end of next month...
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #20 on: Fri, 25 March 2016, 09:44:14 »
Anyone looking to buy this but doesn't want UK specific set (num 2,3, @, # and ¬) I will buy it from you for one third of the price (£29). Unless the Dolch mod set is released on its own!

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 25 March 2016, 09:46:43 »
Also filled out the form, but to be extra clear: Changing to text modifiers would mean losing my order, missing cyan keys are minor, but the legends are the reasons why I've waited for this and haven't got a Dolch from originative.

According to voting so far the majority prefer icon legends for the mods.

Just filled the feedback poll. Just as you know it, I only want numpad from your GB. I already have 2 sets of dolch (with cyan color packs) that will fit both TKL and 1800 layout altogether. It will be wonderful if I can expand my TKL Dolch set to Fullsize layout. If you can somehow split the numpad, I will gladly buy from you directly instead of accepting offers from other people. Cheers.

I would happily swap my GMK numpad (minted, unused - from Ivan's GB) for the UK keys listed in my post above? I have a spare set going (inc others)

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 25 March 2016, 10:27:03 »
Also filled out the form, but to be extra clear: Changing to text modifiers would mean losing my order, missing cyan keys are minor, but the legends are the reasons why I've waited for this and haven't got a Dolch from originative.

According to voting so far the majority prefer icon legends for the mods.

Just filled the feedback poll. Just as you know it, I only want numpad from your GB. I already have 2 sets of dolch (with cyan color packs) that will fit both TKL and 1800 layout altogether. It will be wonderful if I can expand my TKL Dolch set to Fullsize layout. If you can somehow split the numpad, I will gladly buy from you directly instead of accepting offers from other people. Cheers.

I would happily swap my GMK numpad (minted, unused - from Ivan's GB) for the UK keys listed in my post above? I have a spare set going (inc others)
Mind showing me what it looks like?
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 25 March 2016, 11:07:07 »
Already checked mine I dont have that keys. Sorry.
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 25 March 2016, 17:24:08 »
Please vote on any changes you'd like to see in this buy here

When will the final version of the set be determined?

I'll only place an order if the mods have icon+text modifiers.

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #25 on: Sun, 27 March 2016, 08:07:12 »
hi
 why  this  dolch  no  1800 modifer???i  am cry

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #26 on: Sun, 27 March 2016, 08:42:08 »
Watching with interest!
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #27 on: Thu, 31 March 2016, 16:50:45 »
Any update on the vote? How long until we find out about it; am interested!

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« Reply #28 on: Tue, 05 April 2016, 09:50:36 »
An update would be great.

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #29 on: Tue, 05 April 2016, 17:59:24 »
GROUP-BUY UPDATED!

  • Dolch Barred F & J keys added
  • Dolch Row 3 control added
  • Stepped Cyan Caps added
  • Cyan Number-pad enter added
  • Price increased slightly to account for new keys, all previous orders get set at the original lower price

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #30 on: Tue, 05 April 2016, 19:51:10 »
GROUP-BUY UPDATED!

  • Dolch Barred F & J keys added
  • Dolch Row 3 control added
  • Stepped Cyan Caps added
  • Cyan Number-pad enter added
  • Price increased slightly to account for new keys, all previous orders get set at the original lower price

So no child kits D:?
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #31 on: Wed, 06 April 2016, 03:59:48 »
I'm in for this :)  Looking great.  My only feedback would be in a perfect world offering blanks to replace the R4 win keys would be really nice but at this stage it's not going to happen

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #32 on: Wed, 06 April 2016, 13:22:17 »
not possible to get other numpad mods added?

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #33 on: Sun, 10 April 2016, 18:37:53 »
A Chinese vendor will be buying at least 50 of both Dolch and Cyan :D

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #34 on: Mon, 11 April 2016, 01:18:52 »
A Chinese vendor will be buying at least 50 of both Dolch and Cyan :D
Awesome. Do you know of any more potential big orders or is it up to us others to fill up the remaining 75 orders?
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #35 on: Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:27:50 »
A Chinese vendor will be buying at least 50 of both Dolch and Cyan :D
Awesome. Do you know of any more potential big orders or is it up to us others to fill up the remaining 75 orders?

Aussie vendor might be buying a few too :D

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #36 on: Wed, 13 April 2016, 00:30:36 »
So basically the MOQ is now being reached, right?

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #37 on: Thu, 14 April 2016, 15:54:14 »
So, what kind of icons will the set have?

Are you keeping the icon only legends on the modifiers?

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #38 on: Thu, 14 April 2016, 17:54:03 »
So, what kind of icons will the set have?

Are you keeping the icon only legends on the modifiers?

Icon-only legends will stay, voting was close however more did vote to keep the icon legends. Also plenty of text legend Dolch sets exist in the wild which was another argument for me to keep the icon legends.

Sorry if this isn't what you were hoping for.

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #39 on: Fri, 22 April 2016, 10:47:00 »
So, how does it look right now with the MOQ? Looking at the mechsupply page it looks grim for the Dolch, and better but still unsure about Cyan...
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #40 on: Sun, 24 April 2016, 20:30:28 »
Could we please get a cyan backslash key? I wish every GMK buy would include one.

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« Reply #41 on: Mon, 25 April 2016, 05:43:11 »
So, how does it look right now with the MOQ? Looking at the mechsupply page it looks grim for the Dolch, and better but still unsure about Cyan...

I hope it's extended a month and we try to get more people involved

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #42 on: Mon, 25 April 2016, 18:04:30 »
Unfortunately MOQ hasn't been hit. I've learnt a lot about GMK keyset group-buys from this buy however and I will be running another one after a full interest check and I'm sure it will be a success.

Refunds incoming!

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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #43 on: Mon, 25 April 2016, 19:13:26 »
Next time you should do GMK GB in other colorway. As much as I like GMK Dolch, there is already 3 GB (?) for GMK Dolch, and Originative also have them in stock these days.
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Re: [MechSupply.co.uk] GMK Dolch & Cyan
« Reply #44 on: Tue, 26 April 2016, 03:23:57 »
Unfortunately MOQ hasn't been hit. I've learnt a lot about GMK keyset group-buys from this buy however and I will be running another one after a full interest check and I'm sure it will be a success.

Refunds incoming!

Thanks for trying this :) I was really looking forward to GMK ISO Dolch but the numbers were not there this time.