Author Topic: [IC] ePBT Grand Tour - GB is up! (Read 79638 times)

fedemito · « **on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 10:56:18 »

Group buy starts February 25, 2021!

Hello, I’m Federico from Italy. Welcome to the Interest Check for Grand Tour!

Rama U80-A by rama.works
Render by Raz

Design and inspiration
Inspired from a poster (I love it) that my best friends gave to me for my birthday a couple of years ago.

The poster itself is from NASA/JPL.
The Grand Tour is the route the Voyager 2 spacecraft took to visit all four outer planets. It's a flight plan that's possible every 175 years for the alignment of the outer planets of our solar system.

My friend Alessandro Maranta worked on the novelties design and he made a great job.

Kits

Base

Novelties

Spacebars

40s

Ergo

Deskmats

Designed by Raz

Light

Dark

Solar System Light

Solar System Dark

Solar System Light Monochrome

Solar System Dark Monochrome

Renders

Full Album!
Disclaimer: note that the images are of 3D renders and are for illustration purposes only. The final colors may differ slightly.

Haus by Hand Engineering (render by me)

TGR Alice (render by Raz)

Rama M60 (render by me)

J-02 by Proto[Typist] Keyboards (render by me)

Rama U80-A Soya (render by me)

Manufacturer

ePBT dyesub pbt

Vendors

- EU: Candykeys
- CA: Ashkeebs
- Asia: Thicthock
- China: Kbdfans
- South America: Fancycustoms
- Oceania: Switchkeys
- US: MKUltra Corporation

Collaborations

I'm very happy to announce some collaborations! I will be working for some artisan keycaps with:
- Thok
- Artkey

I will be working for some cables with:
- NerdCables

IC Form

Form

Thanks

Many thanks to the following for your help and support during the design of this set:

Alessandro Maranta for the novelties drawing
Raz for the help with blender and for the beatiful renders.
Kerasan for his support and ideas
Click Clack Club group on telegram for the feedback
I have to thank konstantin, NoPunIn10Did, 40s discord and Keycap Designers discord for the help with kitting.

Next Steps

- Getting prices

Updates

- 08/17: Updated kit renders to new base color
- 09/29: Added manufacturer
- 10/05: Added vendors, collaborations and new renders. Ic form updated with new renders
- 10/06 Added oceania vendor
- 10/10: Added renders
- 10/13: Added US vendor
- Small update on samples,kitting and a new collaboration
- 01/19/21 announced gb date and new kitting
- 02/02/21 Deskmats

Old renders

Kit renders by me
Pizza keyboard, render by Raz (old base color)

Contacts

- Clicky Clack Club Discord
- Instagram

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VagueOrigin · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:06:53 »

Love the novelties, im in!

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Agilr · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:09:11 »

This is so fun with the colourful legends, you know I'm down!

Speaking of manu, this would probably be great through infinikey given their history with similar coloured sets (see: Infinikey Pastel).

Best of luck with the IC!

yui_ · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:09:25 »

as somebody who's loved space since i was very young, this set looks great! it's made me want to go out and buy the poster to match.

i personally think this set would look really good in pbt, would make it a lot more accessible too. (there's also no reverse dyesub needed which could have limited pbt options if present.)

glwic!!

GraffitiDecos · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:10:53 »

Very nice.

Can you tell us more about PIZZA keyboard??

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yoot · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:12:43 »

I love the look of only the legends of the mods being colored!

GrimmOmen · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:17:38 »

Like it so far; the design is really clean and straightforward.

Biggest concern is the legibility of yellow-on-white legends for the shift keys. It kind of works on the novelty, where there's enough yellow to visually process, but it's much harder to pick up on the thin font and lines of the mods. Maybe swap it out for another color?

Bachoo · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:17:59 »

I'm always a sucker for the space aesthetic, this set is exceedingly classy and minimal. I'd recommend maybe reaching out to cannonkeys and seeing if they can work with you with CC.

woyaodapian · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:21:09 »

nice nice nice!

PizzaKeyboards · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:21:59 »

Nice set, on other occasions I would have recommended going with GMK but given the latest controversy and all the delays I would recommend infinitekey

PizzaKeyboards · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:24:27 »

Quote from: GraffitiDecos on Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:10:53

Very nice.

Can you tell us more about PIZZA keyboard??

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Pizza Keyboards is our first keeb, it will be a 65% Top mount, all other features will be detected by mid September with the interest check.

macomac · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:25:43 »

This looks like a lot of fun! very interested

scrps · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:29:06 »

i'd recommend doing r4 >< and r3 /| instead of r4 /| and r3 #~
looks good glwic

EpicN · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:31:15 »

Really nice theme and clean aesthetic. GLWIC

break · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:42:19 »

Very clean, and the novelties are lovely. I'm looking forward to more.

kai0 · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:50:44 »

Will be keeping my eye on this one.

GaNeBaL · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:55:00 »

looks interesting. would work well with pbt

SpeakingSilence · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:55:50 »

Love everything about this. The inspiration artwork is gorgeous. The color scheme of the set and the space novelties are clean but fun. Really well done.

kidpid · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 12:00:05 »

Reminds me of GMK Fro.Yo.

VagueOrigin · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 12:02:27 »

Quote from: PizzaKeyboards on Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:24:27

Quote from: GraffitiDecos on Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:10:53
Very nice.

Can you tell us more about PIZZA keyboard??

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Pizza Keyboards is our first keeb, it will be a 65% Top mount, all other features will be detected by mid September with the interest check.

It looks clean, can't wait!

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Dazon · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 12:04:15 »

oh, im SO SO in!!! please do pbt, gmk prices yuck

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badbusinessman · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 12:14:08 »

Nice set, I have this poster and the rest of the set as well. In!

gasp · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 12:56:11 »

Looks incredible!

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senryo · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 12:59:28 »

very interested!

sirieous · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 13:04:00 »

Looks really fun and cute!

nasp · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 13:58:47 »

Cool

asciisii · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 14:10:13 »

I like this.

Steve Laroo · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 14:15:50 »

Any plans on adding a 40s kit to this or at least a 1.25u Tab to the base (would love to see this trend in more base kits)?

Regardless, awesome set, good luck going forward.

IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 14:40:47 »

Quote from: nasp on Thu, 13 August 2020, 13:58:47

Cool

This was the person I wanted to see
I'm ready to have both of these sets

Ashardalon · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 15:03:21 »

This is a beautiful set, you have my support all the way! Love the theme, the novelties, and the colours.

NathanCVII · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 15:04:31 »

Would love this set on any form of PBT.

largerthanlife · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 16:02:53 »

This set looks amazing! I would love to see a deskmat.

kwhilden · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 16:25:32 »

Very interested, and I love your story around the set. The four planets makes this a must-buy for a 65% board.

The only thing missing is a novelty with an image of Voyager 2 itself. Perhaps as a brass artisan? It's a cool looking spacecraft that is very recognizable.

The Gold Record with sounds from Earth, compiled by Carl Sagan, would also be really cool.

nettik · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 18:17:35 »

Cute set! Although in the first render, it looks like the ESC key is the wrong color as it's green instead of red? Which color is it supposed to be?

I hope you'll add a 40s kit, as well as scooped F and J keys! The novelties are very cute, although it seems to be geared towards only 65% keyboards. I'd love to see the planets as novelties for the bottom row too.

Also very interested in the PizzaKeyboard!

Owl- · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 18:30:54 »

capslock novelty, please. Move one of the ship novelty over or something else like the four outer planets on the capslock.

//gainsborough · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 19:10:42 »

Quote from: Owl- on Thu, 13 August 2020, 18:30:54

capslock novelty, please. Move one of the ship novelty over or something else like the four outer planets on the capslock.

Or one of the planets with a tail like in the poster! (more like a dot with a different colored tail)

kiwoli · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 20:44:44 »

novelties are fire, will keep an eye on this, interested in what the base colour will be.

santela · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 22:34:04 »

I think PBT dyesub will do.

But more importantly, can I get more info on that Pizza Keyboard? All 65% interest me.

Suavity · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 22:45:58 »

me gusta

Eddie_Caps · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 23:42:28 »

Really digging this! count me in

fabijolo · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 23:47:36 »

Absolutely lovely!

Hyphen · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 23:50:06 »

Those are gorgeous novelties!

Kerasan · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 14 August 2020, 04:39:22 »

thank you for mentioning me, I can't wait to support this project

dibkib · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 14 August 2020, 10:37:22 »

I really like the novelties!

i luv chuletas · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 14 August 2020, 10:43:29 »

Love the theme on this.

PLEASE considering adding a kit for 40's support. This set would look so good on so many of the 40's kit it'd be illegal not to have.

More than happy to provide key.. uhm, keys, for that area.

Thanks!

davisthegreat · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 14 August 2020, 11:17:36 »

love the inspiration would like to see more beige base color that match the background of the poster but idk if there would be enough contrast for that and the yellow legends

kirstenchaitea · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 14 August 2020, 11:51:56 »

Quote from: davisthegreat on Fri, 14 August 2020, 11:17:36

love the inspiration would like to see more beige base color that match the background of the poster but idk if there would be enough contrast for that and the yellow legends

+1 for more of an off-white, cream base color. Would love to see this on a more retro looking profile rather than GMK. like DSA or KAT

fedemito · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 15 August 2020, 04:49:31 »

Base color update

Hello there!
Thank you all for your interest and advice, right now I'm trying to figure out what you like best (about kitting,novelties and manufacturer).

Grand Tour will be Cherry profile, so no KAT or SA sorry.

Meanwhile (seeing the comments and responses to the form) there seems to be a request to darken the base color a little.
I've made the same render with a more creamish color.

Left is old, right is new

I think the new color is more suitable and i like it better.
In the next days i will update renders.

My intention is to draw inspiration from the poster, not to have a perfect match. Not to mention that having the same colors on plastic is virtually impossible.

jeniverre · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 15 August 2020, 05:52:14 »

Interested 😊

Shutter_Shock · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 15 August 2020, 10:26:50 »

This is beautiful. I love it. Simple but fun. I think it would lend itself well to pbt since it's darker colored legends on a light base. Also, I don't have any pbt keycaps, and I've spent way too much on GMK sets this year, so I wouldn't complain about the lower cost of pbt. Interested either way though! I personally liked the lighter base color, but I don't dislike the new, creamier color. Still looks great!

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #50 on:** Sat, 15 August 2020, 18:51:52 »

VagueOrigin · « **Reply #51 on:** Sat, 15 August 2020, 19:43:38 »

That cream looks smooth, good job!

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SirTimmyTimbit · « **Reply #52 on:** Sat, 15 August 2020, 22:11:12 »

PBT Please

blaqbern · « **Reply #53 on:** Sun, 16 August 2020, 19:41:48 »

Those novelties are looking great! Love the set, but I agree the yellow on cream could be hard to read. Will be watching this one. GLWIC!

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Helpingly · « **Reply #54 on:** Sun, 16 August 2020, 20:34:19 »

If this is run in PBT I am 100% in

Retne · « **Reply #55 on:** Mon, 17 August 2020, 13:44:38 »

I love the novelties. This set looks wonderful. I just wish the base kit had the extra B.

I'll be interested to see which manufacturer you decide to go with.

fedemito · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 02 September 2020, 14:12:28 »

Hello there,
I'm not dead, only been on vacation, i will update kits and renders in the next weeks (not sure when though).

And thanks for your feedback!

konstantin · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 02 September 2020, 14:32:11 »

That poster is gorgeous! What a great inspiration for a keycap set.

Best of luck with this project!

FWIW, I think this would work very well in PBT. My preference would be EPBT, as this set would most likely not require reverse/all-over dye sub. Infinikey or CC would probably work well, too.

fedemito · « **Reply #58 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 13:22:12 »

Update!
I decided to go with ePBT (pbt dyesub) as manufacturer!

WIP:
-Still working on kits and I've commissioned better and more renders.
-Some vendors already contacted me, but I'm waiting to announce them when I'll have a more defined kitting.

I've added some contact infos, feel free to join:
- Clicky Clack Club Discord
- Instagram

paperassgasket · « **Reply #59 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 13:29:04 »

Excellent. Given how inundated GMK has been I think EPBT is a good choice. I like the idea of fostering good competition for this profile (but I'm not quite ready to trust infinikey) and so I will definitely be buying this set if EPBT manufacture it ESPECIALLY if you decide to go with PBT as the material.

honoka · « **Reply #60 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 14:48:30 »

hi dude!

i have some concerns regarding the set.

you are mixing icon+text with text only mods, while the iso enter and 1.25u shift are icon only.

also, you are going with two line "scroll lock" but one line "prt sc", "pg up" and "pg down".

it feels very inconsistent and could easily be much more coherent with some small changes!

fedemito · « **Reply #61 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 14:58:41 »

Quote from: honoka on Tue, 29 September 2020, 14:48:30

hi dude!

i have some concerns regarding the set.

you are mixing icon+text with text only mods, while the iso enter and 1.25u shift are icon only.

also, you are going with two line "scroll lock" but one line "prt sc", "pg up" and "pg down".

it feels very inconsistent and could easily be much more coherent with some small changes!

Hi,
Thanks for the suggestions, i will take care of them, but as now I'm reworking kits with some major improvements that will eliminate most of inconsistencies you noticed.
These renders are made by me, so not great and full of errors. Working on this too, as I commissioned some nicer and improved renders.

QuaintSafe · « **Reply #62 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 15:45:16 »

Legend colors look nice on the off white base! +1 for space theme and PBT

Freakenstein · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 22:53:27 »

love it、 Im in

succulentdan · « **Reply #64 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 23:45:23 »

I had a roommate that was in love with this poster haha - I might end up sending this his way, looks good so far!

o3okevin · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 23:47:24 »

MrMar · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 30 September 2020, 01:34:20 »

Nostalgia and spaceships. I’m in.

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #67 on:** Wed, 30 September 2020, 12:03:54 »

Love it; COUNT ME IN for all 3 kits!

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fedemito · « **Reply #68 on:** Mon, 05 October 2020, 15:55:11 »

Hi!
I've made some changes on kits and worked with Raz for some beautiful renders! And I'm happy to announce vendors and collaborations!
I updated the thread with new kits and renders

Vendors

- EU: Candykeys
- CA: Ashkeebs
- Asia: Thicthock
- China: Kbdfans
- South America: Fancycustoms
- NA: TBD

Collaborations

I'm very happy to announce some collaborations! I will be working for some artisan keycaps with:
- Rama
- Artkey

factoryofidols · « **Reply #69 on:** Mon, 05 October 2020, 16:06:47 »

Very glad to see a 40s kit, would you consider adding a couple novelty enters to it?

marks_ · « **Reply #70 on:** Mon, 05 October 2020, 16:13:50 »

This set looks great!

Have you considered a NorDe(UK) kit as well?

fedemito · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 06 October 2020, 01:58:55 »

Quote from: marks_ on Mon, 05 October 2020, 16:13:50

This set looks great!

Have you considered a NorDe(UK) kit as well?

Thanks!

About the NorDeUk kit, I don't think there is enough interest in this kit, so I preferred not to include it, sorry.

fedemito · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 06 October 2020, 16:09:27 »

Added Switchkeys as Oceania vendor!

fedemito · « **Reply #73 on:** Sat, 10 October 2020, 05:36:40 »

Added some renders in the first post! Here's full album

Nathan_ · « **Reply #74 on:** Sat, 10 October 2020, 06:06:15 »

I like the theme

lach64 · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 10 October 2020, 06:30:49 »

looks great but 1.75u spacebar in spacebar or 40s kit please

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #76 on:** Sat, 10 October 2020, 21:18:45 »

Quote from: lach64 on Sat, 10 October 2020, 06:30:49

looks great but 1.75u spacebar in spacebar or 40s kit please

I agree as a JD40/45 & AMJ45 user b/c they use 1.75U double spacebars.

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fedemito · « **Reply #77 on:** Tue, 13 October 2020, 14:27:31 »

Hi!

I'm happy to announce MKUltra Corporation as US vendor!

Still working on kits (something big is coming) and thinking about a deskmat.

Pluto19 · « **Reply #78 on:** Tue, 13 October 2020, 17:24:43 »

Quote from: fedemito on Tue, 13 October 2020, 14:27:31

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Hi!

I'm happy to announce MKUltra Corporation as US vendor!

Still working on kits (something big is coming) and thinking about a deskmat.

Did you voluntarily approach them to be vendor? Regardless ~ GLWGB

fedemito · « **Reply #79 on:** Sun, 18 October 2020, 04:54:54 »

Quote from: Pluto19 on Tue, 13 October 2020, 17:24:43

Quote from: fedemito on Tue, 13 October 2020, 14:27:31
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Hi!

I'm happy to announce MKUltra Corporation as US vendor!

Still working on kits (something big is coming) and thinking about a deskmat.

Did you voluntarily approach them to be vendor? Regardless ~ GLWGB

Sorry for the late answer, no, i did not approach them, but i had a good and long talk with them.
I've heard some opinions from other vendors too and decided to go with them.

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #80 on:** Mon, 19 October 2020, 16:28:49 »

Quote from: fedemito on Sun, 18 October 2020, 04:54:54

Quote from: Pluto19 on Tue, 13 October 2020, 17:24:43
Quote from: fedemito on Tue, 13 October 2020, 14:27:31
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Hi!

I'm happy to announce MKUltra Corporation as US vendor!

Still working on kits (something big is coming) and thinking about a deskmat.

Did you voluntarily approach them to be vendor? Regardless ~ GLWGB

Sorry for the late answer, no, i did not approach them, but i had a good and long talk with them.
I've heard some opinions from other vendors too and decided to go with them.

Thanks, I love MKUltra Corp, I speak with them every now & then on the 40s discord!!! I’m joining & after every kit I’ve seen so far!

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DrHigsby · « **Reply #81 on:** Mon, 19 October 2020, 17:26:31 »

Quote from: fedemito on Tue, 13 October 2020, 14:27:31

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Hi!

I'm happy to announce MKUltra Corporation as US vendor!

Still working on kits (something big is coming) and thinking about a deskmat.

Congrats on vendor! MKU is a good dude.

Deskmats based on the inspiration poster would be amazing!

boneandbee · « **Reply #82 on:** Mon, 19 October 2020, 20:36:16 »

This is an awesome way to use a whole bunch of bright colours, and the novelties are so cute! Great job!

fedemito · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 20 October 2020, 01:53:46 »

Quote from: DrHigsby on Mon, 19 October 2020, 17:26:31

Quote from: fedemito on Tue, 13 October 2020, 14:27:31
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Hi!

I'm happy to announce MKUltra Corporation as US vendor!

Still working on kits (something big is coming) and thinking about a deskmat.

Congrats on vendor! MKU is a good dude.

Deskmats based on the inspiration poster would be amazing!

Thanks, for the deskmat I'm working with Raz and will update later (when we have some final designs).

Quote from: William_S_Jones on Mon, 19 October 2020, 16:28:49

Quote from: fedemito on Sun, 18 October 2020, 04:54:54
Quote from: Pluto19 on Tue, 13 October 2020, 17:24:43
Quote from: fedemito on Tue, 13 October 2020, 14:27:31
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Hi!

I'm happy to announce MKUltra Corporation as US vendor!

Still working on kits (something big is coming) and thinking about a deskmat.

Did you voluntarily approach them to be vendor? Regardless ~ GLWGB

Sorry for the late answer, no, i did not approach them, but i had a good and long talk with them.
I've heard some opinions from other vendors too and decided to go with them.
Thanks, I love MKUltra Corp, I speak with them every now & then on the 40s discord!!! I’m joining & after every kit I’ve seen so far!

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Quote from: boneandbee on Mon, 19 October 2020, 20:36:16

This is an awesome way to use a whole bunch of bright colours, and the novelties are so cute! Great job!

Thanks, appreciate that!

fluxlab · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 20 October 2020, 12:44:25 »

Nice set!

DasGnome · « **Reply #85 on:** Tue, 20 October 2020, 12:55:09 »

Beautiful. Can't wait.

croatoanlp · « **Reply #86 on:** Tue, 20 October 2020, 13:01:28 »

This set looks so classy and clean, I hope the deskmat will catch the aesthetics just as well! One thing that makes this set difficult to pick up is the double f7 and missing f12 though

fedemito · « **Reply #87 on:** Tue, 20 October 2020, 13:21:29 »

Quote from: croatoanlp on Tue, 20 October 2020, 13:01:28

This set looks so classy and clean, I hope the deskmat will catch the aesthetics just as well! One thing that makes this set difficult to pick up is the double f7 and missing f12 though

Thanks! It's an error in renders, will be fixed!

diddymechakeebs · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 22 October 2020, 02:50:47 »

I'm 100% in. My brother-in-law is one of the designers for JPL that created the retro posters! He loved this concept!

Rayndalf · « **Reply #89 on:** Thu, 22 October 2020, 02:52:31 »

I see barred homing keys. Are the others normal R3 or are they supposed to be scooped?

fedemito · « **Reply #90 on:** Thu, 22 October 2020, 09:17:18 »

Quote from: Rayndalf on Thu, 22 October 2020, 02:52:31

I see barred homing keys. Are the others normal R3 or are they supposed to be scooped?

They are supposed to be scooped (i have to check with epbt if they have the moulds) and the barred homing keys will be only barred.

fedemito · « **Reply #91 on:** Thu, 22 October 2020, 09:20:57 »

Quote from: diddymechakeebs on Thu, 22 October 2020, 02:50:47

I'm 100% in. My brother-in-law is one of the designers for JPL that created the retro posters! He loved this concept!

Really?
That's a huge compliment for me and my friend Alessandro. Thank you and thank him for us, we really appreciate this!

chaoticgood · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 31 October 2020, 20:24:11 »

count me in on this!

Ustinj · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 31 October 2020, 20:32:30 »

pleasant

paysen · « **Reply #94 on:** Thu, 12 November 2020, 08:07:49 »

Sexy kit. Love the creamy yet colorful look. If you add an International kit, I am in

honoka · « **Reply #95 on:** Wed, 18 November 2020, 05:14:06 »

Quote from: fedemito on Tue, 06 October 2020, 01:58:55

Quote from: marks_ on Mon, 05 October 2020, 16:13:50
This set looks great!

Have you considered a NorDe(UK) kit as well?

Thanks!

About the NorDeUk kit, I don't think there is enough interest in this kit, so I preferred not to include it, sorry.

Oh I think there is enough interest.
Since Epbt pricing is much more tolerable than GMK its easier to justify buying extra kits for language support.

Please look into if its feasible to add it at this point

fedemito · « **Reply #96 on:** Wed, 18 November 2020, 05:44:35 »

Quote from: honoka on Wed, 18 November 2020, 05:14:06

Quote from: fedemito on Tue, 06 October 2020, 01:58:55
Quote from: marks_ on Mon, 05 October 2020, 16:13:50
This set looks great!

Have you considered a NorDe(UK) kit as well?

Thanks!

About the NorDeUk kit, I don't think there is enough interest in this kit, so I preferred not to include it, sorry.

Oh I think there is enough interest.
Since Epbt pricing is much more tolerable than GMK its easier to justify buying extra kits for language support.

Please look into if its feasible to add it at this point

Hi, I don't want to be rude, but on the ic form (out of 650+ interested) only 14 people replied that they would be interested in a nordeuk kit, so I think there is not enough interest merely based on numbers.

honoka · « **Reply #97 on:** Wed, 18 November 2020, 06:08:49 »

You are not being rude at all.
Personally, I don't bother asking for a norde-kit in a interest check form if it's not mentioned that there is even a possibility.

TheBlackHammer · « **Reply #98 on:** Sat, 12 December 2020, 11:00:02 »

Is there any updates on this set?

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fedemito · « **Reply #99 on:** Sat, 12 December 2020, 11:43:24 »

Quote from: TheBlackHammer on Sat, 12 December 2020, 11:00:02

Is there any updates on this set?

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Hi, not dead, only busy with real life. I'm still working on kitting and some other things (a couple of collaborations).
I hope i can update with a couple of things at the end of the next week.

adxlk · « **Reply #100 on:** Sun, 13 December 2020, 23:56:23 »

Hello, do you want to collab on some deskmats?

fedemito · « **Reply #101 on:** Fri, 18 December 2020, 13:48:07 »

Small Update

Hi everyone!
Sorry for the little updates in the past month, but I have some updates.

- I've ordered samples from ePBT to start the color match process with pantone colors.
- Still working for finalizing kits. Most kits are ok, I have to work on a kit that I'm still not sure about. When kitting is finalized I will get new renders with updated kits.
I have to thank konstantin, 40s discord and Keycap Designers discord for the help with kitting.
- I have a collaboration with NerdCables for some Grand Tour themed cables.

My hopes are to be able to finalize the kits and then fix a gb date.

TalksToChalk · « **Reply #102 on:** Fri, 18 December 2020, 14:56:59 »

That poster gives me EPCOT vibes. Im in.

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #103 on:** Fri, 18 December 2020, 15:51:11 »

I am enjoying the alpha color. Good kitting.

fedemito · « **Reply #104 on:** Fri, 18 December 2020, 18:23:50 »

Quote from: treeleaf64 on Fri, 18 December 2020, 15:51:11

I am enjoying the alpha color. Good kitting.

Thanks, i think the new kits will be better and a bit more consistent. Hope to update the op with them soon

i luv chuletas · « **Reply #105 on:** Mon, 04 January 2021, 09:38:50 »

Hey there!

Any chance we could move the extra B from the spacebar kit to the base, or add it to the 40's kit?

40's already covers split spacebars, and making it a big pain to get an additional spacebar kit if all you're trying to do is get that extra B for something like the Prime_E.

Thanks!

fedemito · « **Reply #106 on:** Mon, 04 January 2021, 09:44:05 »

Quote from: i luv chuletas on Mon, 04 January 2021, 09:38:50

Hey there!

Any chance we could move the extra B from the spacebar kit to the base, or add it to the 40's kit?

40's already covers split spacebars, and making it a big pain to get an additional spacebar kit if all you're trying to do is get that extra B for something like the Prime_E.

Thanks!

Hi, thanks for the suggestions! I have done some work on kitting and i have added the extra B in the base kit. I have to update the OP yet, because i'm still working on a couple of things about kits.

i luv chuletas · « **Reply #107 on:** Tue, 05 January 2021, 08:42:15 »

Quote from: fedemito on Mon, 04 January 2021, 09:44:05

Quote from: i luv chuletas on Mon, 04 January 2021, 09:38:50
Hey there!

Any chance we could move the extra B from the spacebar kit to the base, or add it to the 40's kit?

40's already covers split spacebars, and making it a big pain to get an additional spacebar kit if all you're trying to do is get that extra B for something like the Prime_E.

Thanks!

Hi, thanks for the suggestions! I have done some work on kitting and i have added the extra B in the base kit. I have to update the OP yet, because i'm still working on a couple of things about kits.

Oi, that's great news then! Thanks for following up on it brother, this is one of the sets I'm most looking forward to this year.

zuckusss · « **Reply #108 on:** Tue, 12 January 2021, 23:31:57 »

really love the inspo for this set, cant wait!

Chloebi · « **Reply #109 on:** Sat, 16 January 2021, 13:27:20 »

I'm in!

Tekilashot · « **Reply #110 on:** Sat, 16 January 2021, 14:25:44 »

Could it be possible to have a render on a e-white keeb please ?
I'm trying to decide if I want this for a grid 650 or something else.

fedemito · « **Reply #111 on:** Sun, 17 January 2021, 05:11:04 »

Quote from: Tekilashot on Sat, 16 January 2021, 14:25:44

Could it be possible to have a render on a e-white keeb please ?
I'm trying to decide if I want this for a grid 650 or something else.

Hi, here you go!

Tekilashot · « **Reply #112 on:** Mon, 18 January 2021, 05:16:40 »

Quote from: fedemito on Sun, 17 January 2021, 05:11:04

Quote from: Tekilashot on Sat, 16 January 2021, 14:25:44
ty sir.

Could it be possible to have a render on a e-white keeb please ?
I'm trying to decide if I want this for a grid 650 or something else.

Hi, here you go!

Show Image

Invezting · « **Reply #113 on:** Tue, 19 January 2021, 00:47:48 »

In. Love love love this set.

fedemito · « **Reply #114 on:** Tue, 19 January 2021, 11:27:22 »

Group buy starts February 25, 2021!

Kits

I still have to render the kits, but here they are (unless fixes, i think they are done) (old kits are here https://imgur.com/a/ac7mzmK )

Base

Novelties

Spacebars

40s

Ergo

I hope you will like the updates to the kits. I have to thank konstantin, NoPunIn10Did, 40s discord and Keycap Designers discord for the help with kitting.
My render man is sick at the moment, when he gets better I will ask him to make some renders of the kits.

Some updates on other stuff:
- a deskmat is coming
- the rama cap is still wip, i hope to have more informations this week
- talking with ePBT for samples and pricing

I updated the OP with the new kits and gb date.

Gengar · « **Reply #115 on:** Tue, 19 January 2021, 12:22:03 »

Super clean set and I love the inspiration poster. Definitely picking it up!

pixelpusher · « **Reply #116 on:** Tue, 19 January 2021, 12:57:19 »

I simply can’t wait to see this on my cream CyberVoyager with dark green accents.

factoryofidols · « **Reply #117 on:** Thu, 21 January 2021, 09:38:01 »

Love the 40s kit and the set.

One thing that would make me love it more would be if the 1.5 fn key in the 40s kit could also be a novelty. It would be nice because it would give minivan users the option for a novelty enter but could still be used as a fn key for others.

fedemito · « **Reply #118 on:** Wed, 27 January 2021, 13:17:06 »

We have deskmats (designed by Raz)

Light

Dark

Update

Kits:
- 40s: removed 1.5u R2 Fn and added 1.5u R2 novelty
- Ergos: fixed the font

OP updated with fixed kits and deskmats

break · « **Reply #119 on:** Wed, 27 January 2021, 14:08:44 »

Very cool work! I included this set in my little Instagram preview of February keysets for a reason - aside from the great creamy color, it also has a unique design and inspiration. The newly-unveiled deskmats are fantastic too! Any hope of smaller deskmat sizing?

Your 40s and Ergo kits on this page seem to have broken Imgur links, FYI.

fedemito · « **Reply #120 on:** Wed, 27 January 2021, 14:48:13 »

Quote from: break on Wed, 27 January 2021, 14:08:44

Very cool work! I included this set in my little Instagram preview of February keysets for a reason - aside from the great creamy color, it also has a unique design and inspiration. The newly-unveiled deskmats are fantastic too! Any hope of smaller deskmat sizing?

Your 40s and Ergo kits on this page seem to have broken Imgur links, FYI.

Fixed thanks!
I dont think i'll be offering other sizes, sorry

idealape · « **Reply #121 on:** Fri, 29 January 2021, 15:04:34 »

this looks like it's made for any rama soya colored board.
Might just have to pick one up

chaoticgood · « **Reply #122 on:** Sat, 30 January 2021, 20:19:53 »

hype hype hype. Hoping for maybe another deskmat variation using the poster

chaoticgood · « **Reply #123 on:** Sat, 30 January 2021, 20:22:27 »

Ratheighna · « **Reply #124 on:** Sun, 31 January 2021, 15:17:31 »

I love this set, the only request I would have is to offer a kit of just alphas so that I could cover multiple boards without needing to buy more than one of the base kits. The desk mats look incredible as well, I can't wait to get it.

Hak Foo · « **Reply #125 on:** Sun, 31 January 2021, 23:52:59 »

Isn't it spelled "Ganymede?"

fedemito · « **Reply #126 on:** Mon, 01 February 2021, 00:50:10 »

Quote from: Hak Foo on Sun, 31 January 2021, 23:52:59

Isn't it spelled "Ganymede?"

Yep, thanks for the correction, sorry but english Is not my first language and in italian is splelled Ganimede.

fedemito · « **Reply #127 on:** Tue, 02 February 2021, 10:49:09 »

Deskmats part 2 (designed by Raz)

Solar System Light

Solar System Dark

Solar System Light Monochrome

Solar System Dark Monochrome

OP updated with fixed kits and deskmats

DrHigsby · « **Reply #128 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 11:58:19 »

Hi Fedemito! Will there be an alphas-only kit? that would be pretty exciting! That way ergodoxian users would just need alphas + ergo kit and not need to purchase the base kit JUST for the alphas.

Food for thought!

fedemito · « **Reply #129 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 09:51:11 »

Rama collaboration is here!

Brass with gold polished PVD finish

rockydbull · « **Reply #130 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 20:17:40 »

Probably a little late in the game, but any chance of an alpha only kit. Sucks to have to buy the entire base kit just to outfit the ergodox kit

rooski15 · « **Reply #131 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 01:09:38 »

Loving the look - very excited for this to run!

fedemito · « **Reply #132 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 01:55:11 »

Quote from: DrHigsby on Thu, 04 February 2021, 11:58:19

Hi Fedemito! Will there be an alphas-only kit? that would be pretty exciting! That way ergodoxian users would just need alphas + ergo kit and not need to purchase the base kit JUST for the alphas.

Food for thought!

Quote from: rockydbull on Wed, 10 February 2021, 20:17:40

Probably a little late in the game, but any chance of an alpha only kit. Sucks to have to buy the entire base kit just to outfit the ergodox kit

I'm sorry but i won't add an alphas-only kit, for two reasons:
- We are very close to gb date
- ePBT MOQ works on base kit only. For Grand Tour is even more important because they have to make a new mold for a key in the ergo kit ( r4 (epbt) 1.5u mod), and they will produce it if the base kit will go over the MOQ for new mold.

rockydbull · « **Reply #133 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 09:32:01 »

Quote from: fedemito on Thu, 11 February 2021, 01:55:11

Quote from: DrHigsby on Thu, 04 February 2021, 11:58:19
Hi Fedemito! Will there be an alphas-only kit? that would be pretty exciting! That way ergodoxian users would just need alphas + ergo kit and not need to purchase the base kit JUST for the alphas.

Food for thought!

Quote from: rockydbull on Wed, 10 February 2021, 20:17:40
Probably a little late in the game, but any chance of an alpha only kit. Sucks to have to buy the entire base kit just to outfit the ergodox kit

I'm sorry but i won't add an alphas-only kit, for two reasons:
- We are very close to gb date
- ePBT MOQ works on base kit only. For Grand Tour is even more important because they have to make a new mold for a key in the ergo kit ( r4 (epbt) 1.5u mod), and they will produce it if the base kit will go over the MOQ for new mold.

Fair enough, some strategic kitting. Still gonna pick up a base and ergo

jaynoon · « **Reply #134 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 18:12:06 »

This set is so incredible, I can't wait

KevenKeys · « **Reply #135 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 20:30:08 »

Super excited about the RAMA collab! It looks sogooddddddd.....

Bobatype · « **Reply #136 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 22:04:58 »

Looks great! Love the execution of the inspo in regards to the colours and novelties.
I don't use ergo, but if I did, that kit would be awfully tempting

fedemito · « **Reply #137 on:** Fri, 12 February 2021, 10:55:15 »

We have the cable from NerdCables
Full album here

More collaborations soon!

fedemito · « **Reply #138 on:** Thu, 18 February 2021, 11:22:50 »

Hi guys, bad news,
I'm sorry to inform you that there will not exists a RAMA collaboration for Grand Tour.
Due to some disagreements regarding details behind the scenes, we had to cease the collaboration.

But i'm going to collaborate with Thok for a couple of metal artisan, that i'm sure you're going to like!

Rx003 · « **Reply #139 on:** Fri, 19 February 2021, 03:50:35 »

Not bad but I would not cop it in a heart beat and would be giving it some time. Anyways good luck with the IC and I wish you all the best for this.

fedemito · « **Reply #140 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 12:01:07 »

Final kits renders

Base

Novelties

Spacebars

40s

Ergo

fedemito · « **Reply #141 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 12:16:44 »

Here is the Thok collaboration aluminium keycap!

Cherry profile, aluminum keycap featuring green cerakoted coating and white resin moon.

Full album here

Myth · « **Reply #142 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 13:25:38 »

I like this new Thok artisan more than the RAMA one. The polished brass just did not do it for me, but this one looks great

rockydbull · « **Reply #143 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 13:40:31 »

Pricing on the kits been announced yet?

fedemito · « **Reply #144 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 13:50:14 »

Quote from: rockydbull on Mon, 22 February 2021, 13:40:31

Pricing on the kits been announced yet?

I'm gathering prices from vendors, sorry but CNY it's just ended.
As soon i have them i will share.

Friendship · « **Reply #145 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 14:30:19 »

omg that Thok keycap is absolutely fantastic. instant buy for me!

HappyB0T · « **Reply #146 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 23:57:16 »

Thok is really really nice. Great job on this set! My wallet is dying but I will probably cop the base and thok.

fedemito · « **Reply #147 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 01:17:15 »

Here is the Thok collaboration brass keycap!

Cherry profile, brass keycap PVD plated in a gold brass finish.

Full album here

rockydbull · « **Reply #148 on:** Fri, 26 February 2021, 13:41:27 »

I can't tell from the description or pictures, but is the resin part of the thock aluminum keycap designed in a way to allow an led to shine through it? Or is it laid on top of aluminum so no shine through?

fedemito · « **Reply #149 on:** Fri, 26 February 2021, 13:48:33 »

Quote from: rockydbull on Fri, 26 February 2021, 13:41:27

I can't tell from the description or pictures, but is the resin part of the thock aluminum keycap designed in a way to allow an led to shine through it? Or is it laid on top of aluminum so no shine through?

It's laid on top of aluminium, so no shine through

fedemito · « **Reply #150 on:** Fri, 26 February 2021, 13:50:01 »

GB is up, link here

News:

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