Author Topic: [IC] DCS Alps Pingmaster - GB Thread Live (Read 40313 times)

F13 · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 28 April 2021, 11:36:38 »

Looking forward to this getting to GB.

My one concern is the Shift key. The centred fat shift symbol just looks strange to my eyes - although I appreciate the design challenge to keep the caps roughly in line with the Pingmaster.

Would it be more consistent with the Enter key to have the shift mod with the text 'Shift'? I would even be happy to pay for alternative Shift keys if you added them as an option in the kitting.

Bonsa · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 29 April 2021, 07:17:01 »

ayy 6u bar, just what I was looking for! NICE

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 29 April 2021, 13:16:16 »

OK Who cares if I don't have alps anymore. iwill still try to buy it
because it is a really good option for alps keycaps

From treeleaf

OneWithNothing · « **Reply #53 on:** Sun, 02 May 2021, 03:33:16 »

I'm so excited to get this set! I will happily buy extras if needed to satisfy the GB. Great work!

LaserCrafter · « **Reply #54 on:** Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:02:04 »

will this have support for keyboards that use alps/costar style stabs?

DetectiveNio · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:04:31 »

Quote from: LaserCrafter on Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:02:04

will this have support for keyboards that use alps/costar style stabs?

they have mx stabs stems

Sent from my LM-F100 using Tapatalk

LaserCrafter · « **Reply #56 on:** Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:06:47 »

Quote from: DetectiveNio on Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:04:31

Quote from: LaserCrafter on Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:02:04
will this have support for keyboards that use alps/costar style stabs?
No they have mx stabs stems

Sent from my LM-F100 using Tapatalk

RIP. I was looking at these caps to replace the pad printed abs ones on my at101w but these don't have support for costar/alps style stabs.

OneWithNothing · « **Reply #57 on:** Sun, 09 May 2021, 12:46:56 »

Quote from: LaserCrafter on Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:06:47

Quote from: DetectiveNio on Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:04:31
Quote from: LaserCrafter on Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:02:04
will this have support for keyboards that use alps/costar style stabs?
No they have mx stabs stems

Sent from my LM-F100 using Tapatalk

RIP. I was looking at these caps to replace the pad printed abs ones on my at101w but these don't have support for costar/alps style stabs.

Hey dude, these are 3D printable and convert the MX-style stabilizer hole on the bottom of the newer keycaps so they can accept alps and costar stabs. Hope this helps, and you'll support the GB!

https://www.stlfinder.com/model/alps-stabilizer-insert-for-tai-hao-dolch-and-dell-at101w-3AD6QnJP/2544510/

LaserCrafter · « **Reply #58 on:** Sun, 09 May 2021, 19:30:53 »

Quote from: OneWithNothing on Sun, 09 May 2021, 12:46:56

Quote from: LaserCrafter on Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:06:47
Quote from: DetectiveNio on Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:04:31
Quote from: LaserCrafter on Sat, 08 May 2021, 21:02:04
will this have support for keyboards that use alps/costar style stabs?
No they have mx stabs stems

Sent from my LM-F100 using Tapatalk

RIP. I was looking at these caps to replace the pad printed abs ones on my at101w but these don't have support for costar/alps style stabs.

Hey dude, these are 3D printable and convert the MX-style stabilizer hole on the bottom of the newer keycaps so they can accept alps and costar stabs. Hope this helps, and you'll support the GB!

https://www.stlfinder.com/model/alps-stabilizer-insert-for-tai-hao-dolch-and-dell-at101w-3AD6QnJP/2544510/

ooh wait, that sounds very very interesting. add support for at101w and i'm in! can't wait to get rid of the crappy abs keycaps on the at101w

IO Sam · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 17 May 2021, 17:55:24 »

Happy to have found this IC (especially now that hineybush's DCS Alps-mount WoB has been officially put on hold)!!!
Definitely in!

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #60 on:** Mon, 17 May 2021, 18:39:54 »

I like it
From treeleaf
No lie
It's a nice Clean Set

Fredington · « **Reply #61 on:** Tue, 01 June 2021, 11:21:18 »

After talking with FRANCO, we've decided to abandon all influence from the Chinese Pingmaster and change the Shift icons to Katakana text as per the Japanese Pingmaster. This necessitated a change to the Caps Lock legend, as well as the removal of the optional bottom row カナ keys, as this legend is now on R. Shift. The 1.25u カナ key is now 拡張機能 (Function). This should help the price of the Base kit.

I've also decided to 1) change SCR LOCK to SCROLL LOCK as per the IBM 5556 Multistation that we were taking inspiration from and to 2) add 3-key 40s support to the Spacebars kit.

Below are the update images for the kits affected by these changes. Updated renders are pending.

tpec · « **Reply #62 on:** Tue, 01 June 2021, 22:18:41 »

Quote from: Fredington on Tue, 01 June 2021, 11:21:18

2) add 3-key 40s support to the Spacebars kit.

40s support!

DetectiveNio · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 01 June 2021, 22:28:02 »

One more month bois. So long dell a101 caps!!!!!

Applet · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 02 June 2021, 09:13:40 »

The new kit looks great!

mustardgreens · « **Reply #65 on:** Wed, 02 June 2021, 16:01:06 »

You have my interest. My alps board needs some new shinies. I prefer the revised version, the changes are good.

justinhigley · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 15 June 2021, 13:27:47 »

Is the h60 a popular alps compatible PCB? It would be nice if the Spacebars kit supported that split layout (2.75 - 1.5 - 2.75). This is all very niche, though, so understood if that isn't feasible.

Fredington · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 15 June 2021, 14:36:07 »

Quote from: justinhigley on Tue, 15 June 2021, 13:27:47

Is the h60 a popular alps compatible PCB? It would be nice if the Spacebars kit supported that split layout (2.75 - 1.5 - 2.75). This is all very niche, though, so understood if that isn't feasible.

I can add a 1.5u key for sure. As for the additional 2.75u...I do like the symmetry, and that PCB will probably be a popular one in the future. I'll think about it.

i luv chuletas · « **Reply #68 on:** Wed, 16 June 2021, 18:41:13 »

Updates are looking great on this! Much prefer the JP Pingmaster styled base kits.

Do we have an updated/estimated timeline for the groupbuy run, by any chance?

geohammy · « **Reply #69 on:** Wed, 16 June 2021, 19:29:49 »

definitely in, looks great

Fredington · « **Reply #70 on:** Thu, 17 June 2021, 11:03:58 »

Updated renders with the new color standards and updated legends. Should be less green-looking than before.

beigeandbrown · « **Reply #71 on:** Thu, 17 June 2021, 12:59:26 »

you gotta do this dcs mx mount or epbt after this runs. Absolutely yummy set.

Fredington · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 18 June 2021, 09:16:55 »

I've decided to add complete support for hiney's H60 PCB to the Spacebar kit by adding a 1.50u key and an additional 2.75u key. I've also added a R3 key and two R4 keys to the Relegendables kit to help cover ortho boards more uniformly.

At this point, I think the kits are pretty much final. I'll be submitting for updated pricing today and hopefully we can get the GB up and running in July.

7empest · « **Reply #73 on:** Fri, 18 June 2021, 11:23:07 »

Quote from: Fredington on Fri, 18 June 2021, 09:16:55

I've decided to add complete support for hiney's H60 PCB to the Spacebar kit by adding a 1.50u key and an additional 2.75u key. I've also added a R3 key and two R4 keys to the Relegendables kit to help cover ortho boards more uniformly.

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At this point, I think the kits are pretty much final. I'll be submitting for updated pricing today and hopefully we can get the GB up and running in July.

I am SO ready for this!! I cannot wait to be typing on these caps!

justinhigley · « **Reply #74 on:** Fri, 18 June 2021, 11:42:17 »

Quote from: Fredington on Fri, 18 June 2021, 09:16:55

I've decided to add complete support for hiney's H60 PCB to the Spacebar kit by adding a 1.50u key and an additional 2.75u key...

Thank you! In for it all!

kajahtaa · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 19 June 2021, 16:36:24 »

welp you got me with the r3 enter

SGRX · « **Reply #76 on:** Sat, 19 June 2021, 16:39:46 »

I'm all in on this one.

beigeandbrown · « **Reply #77 on:** Mon, 21 June 2021, 01:13:15 »

Alps needs major revival. A set like this paves the way for layouts that we love. Hiney has pcbs and plates supporting alps. All that's really needed is for some manu to spend their time on recreating alps rather than another damn linear that is indistinguishable from all the rest.

zwartho · « **Reply #78 on:** Mon, 21 June 2021, 10:47:49 »

Glad to see some Alps love - I'll definitely pick up a set, but not sure if I'll ever be able to use it. I ultrasonic cleaned some ambers a while back and have been waiting for the folks over at Deskthority to solve the Alps lube situation ever since...

Fredington · « **Reply #79 on:** Wed, 23 June 2021, 11:30:33 »

Small update today...added a 2nd 2u spacebar to the Relegendables/Ortho kit. GB will go live in August!

nicolaidavies · « **Reply #80 on:** Wed, 14 July 2021, 01:59:53 »

Is there an estimated production time for this set yet?

asdds22 · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 16 July 2021, 06:19:45 »

I'm in. Definitely buy this set for my AEK Lunar.
Thank you for update

Friendship · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 16 July 2021, 07:41:49 »

Quote from: asdds22 on Fri, 16 July 2021, 06:19:45

I'm in. Definitely buy this set for my AEK Lunar.
Thank you for update

be aware that DCS and AEK caps don't have the same slope so this set will not "fit" well on the lunar. I wish it did because id be down for the same combo but AI03 confirmed it in the lunar 2 discord that they wouldn't work.

krikun98 · « **Reply #83 on:** Sat, 17 July 2021, 08:59:21 »

Any pricing estimates?

asdds22 · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 20 July 2021, 00:59:16 »

Quote from: Friendship on Fri, 16 July 2021, 07:41:49

Quote from: asdds22 on Fri, 16 July 2021, 06:19:45
I'm in. Definitely buy this set for my AEK Lunar.
Thank you for update

be aware that DCS and AEK caps don't have the same slope so this set will not "fit" well on the lunar. I wish it did because id be down for the same combo but AI03 confirmed it in the lunar 2 discord that they wouldn't work.

Oh, you mean, the profile of the keycaps from the first row to the fourth row (R1-R4)?
Totally fine! I'd be satisfied with just covering the AEK Lunar Ⅰ with this keycaps!

nicolaidavies · « **Reply #85 on:** Tue, 20 July 2021, 04:08:06 »

August can't come soon enough!

aragod · « **Reply #86 on:** Tue, 20 July 2021, 07:57:42 »

damn looks good

Friendship · « **Reply #87 on:** Tue, 20 July 2021, 08:01:29 »

Quote from: asdds22 on Tue, 20 July 2021, 00:59:16

Quote from: Friendship on Fri, 16 July 2021, 07:41:49
Quote from: asdds22 on Fri, 16 July 2021, 06:19:45
I'm in. Definitely buy this set for my AEK Lunar.
Thank you for update

be aware that DCS and AEK caps don't have the same slope so this set will not "fit" well on the lunar. I wish it did because id be down for the same combo but AI03 confirmed it in the lunar 2 discord that they wouldn't work.

Oh, you mean, the profile of the keycaps from the first row to the fourth row (R1-R4)?
Totally fine! I'd be satisfied with just covering the AEK Lunar Ⅰ with this keycaps!

no, im talking about the backplane:

https://i2.wp.com/switchandclick.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/keycap-profiles-image.jpg?fit=455%2C1024&ssl=1

it may look similar but will definitely look off when mounted.

Fredington · « **Reply #88 on:** Fri, 23 July 2021, 12:54:16 »

Hi all,

Here today with some GB details:

The GB will run from August 1 - September 1, nice and simple. ETA is looking pretty good, with everyone likely to get this in their hands in the first half of Q1 2022.

Alex Czar · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 25 July 2021, 09:08:49 »

So, the ortho kit is ONLY re-legendable ABS? No PBT blanks?

Fredington · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 25 July 2021, 14:57:18 »

Quote from: Alex Czar on Sun, 25 July 2021, 09:08:49

So, the ortho kit is ONLY re-legendable ABS? No PBT blanks?

Yes, ABS relegendables and PBT space keys/bars.

Fredington · « **Reply #91 on:** Sat, 31 July 2021, 14:07:16 »

Hi all,

Unfortunately, Vala Supply has decided to drop out, so the GB will be delayed until a new US vendor can be arranged. Sorry for the bad news, but please stay tuned!

wonkie · « **Reply #92 on:** Sun, 08 August 2021, 03:16:03 »

Quote from: Fredington on Sun, 04 April 2021, 21:41:56

Quote from: dallman5 on Sun, 04 April 2021, 20:51:36
Once again I’m in!

One question though, are the stabilizer inserts going to be Alps or MX? I can’t quite recall how SPs Alps molds work.

SP only have MX stab mounts.

hi im pretty unfamiliar with how alps and mx stab mounts work together but hypothetically could i use durock v2 stabilizers on a h87a board and still be all good? if not the case what would type of stabilizers would i need?
thanks

vanda · « **Reply #93 on:** Sun, 08 August 2021, 07:28:31 »

blue pink jump out

Friendship · « **Reply #94 on:** Sun, 08 August 2021, 08:52:28 »

Quote from: wonkie on Sun, 08 August 2021, 03:16:03

Quote from: Fredington on Sun, 04 April 2021, 21:41:56
Quote from: dallman5 on Sun, 04 April 2021, 20:51:36
Once again I’m in!

One question though, are the stabilizer inserts going to be Alps or MX? I can’t quite recall how SPs Alps molds work.

SP only have MX stab mounts.

hi im pretty unfamiliar with how alps and mx stab mounts work together but hypothetically could i use durock v2 stabilizers on a h87a board and still be all good? if not the case what would type of stabilizers would i need?
thanks

you should be able to use MX stabs for this set (durock v2 included). just cant have an MX switch in the middle

Fredington · « **Reply #95 on:** Wed, 11 August 2021, 22:32:05 »

Hi all,

Thank you for your patience. Mechs&Co will be taking over this project as the new US vendor. Get ready, because the GB starts on Monday and will run until September 13!

Friendship · « **Reply #96 on:** Thu, 12 August 2021, 09:22:49 »

LETSGOOO!!!!

7empest · « **Reply #97 on:** Thu, 12 August 2021, 18:57:29 »

so ready for this! not sure my wallet is, but i will make it work somehow. thank you for bringing this to market. this is NEEDED so badly!!

mcmcmc · « **Reply #98 on:** Sat, 14 August 2021, 00:07:54 »

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #99 on:** Mon, 16 August 2021, 16:32:49 »

Order placed, let's go...!!!

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Author Topic: [IC] DCS Alps Pingmaster - GB Thread Live (Read 40313 times)