Post by: Plopmk on Fri, 29 May 2020, 20:48:58
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Inspired by the retro handheld gaming consoles, GMK Retrocast will bring back all the fond memories of the glorious Gameboy era.
Vendors/Proxies
United States: Kono
Canada: AuraMech
Europe: Candykeys
Asia: Zfrontier
Oceania: DailyClack
GB Date : October 7th
Pricing
(https://i.imgur.com/lzxJmOs.png)
If you have feedback or concerns join the Plop discord for more updates and info
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Colors
Dark Cyan RAL 5021
Light Blue PANTONE 318 C
Yellow GMK CV
Red RAL 3017
KITS
Base Kit:
Base Kit supports 60%, 65%, 75%, TKL, 1800, 100% and ISO .
(https://i.imgur.com/vLxqX9j.png)
Novelties kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/b4H2RgT.png)
Colors Kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/IbiMb37.png)
Cartridges kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/enw2HHP.png)
Batteries kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/cHJSyjT.png)
Collabs
Thok Keycaps
Retrocast
(https://i.imgur.com/CcPsxjK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ATL2E8i.jpg)
cartridges
(https://i.imgur.com/Fqd83Eq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lbW8f0Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wrQqtdX.jpg)
RENDERS
by yours truly
RAMA M60-A
(https://i.imgur.com/KBmpUln.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/5pqro86.png)
J-02 Proto(typist)
(https://i.imgur.com/Tba732T.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/9ctwZji.png)
Hanf Engineering Haus
(https://i.imgur.com/CRpFwUy.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/jjCbG8h.png)
RAMA U80
(https://i.imgur.com/K9vFqXN.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/cEhRijm.png)
TKC M0LLY
(https://i.imgur.com/T000ycd.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/5BVZQLR.png)
RAMA Koyu
(https://i.imgur.com/LF538jz.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/QuNRHIN.png)
Retrocast x Cyberboard
(https://i.imgur.com/ZFB2ewl.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/PINF4p5.png)
Awesome collab with crazy designers, check out their latest 75% keyboard inspired by the cyber truck.
Deskmats
Monocast
(https://i.imgur.com/Fyg2a1r.png)
Colorcast
(https://i.imgur.com/fkjBU05.png)
Updates:
-Due to some complications, I am only able to produce the light alpha base kit. For people who are a fan of the dark alphas no worries, there will be a round two of GMK Retrocast if this one does well.
(https://i.imgur.com/C9DxK1F.png)
-After many thoughts and info gathered I have decided not to include NorDe kit for the first run of GMK Retrocast. If in the future there will be another run, I will consider adding a NorDe kit.
-The red and yellow has been changed from Pantone to RAL for easy color matching.
(If you have any questions feel free to DM me @PlopMK Instagram and twitter or Discord plop#9000)
Special thanks to:
-Swishy for all the support, and for helping me every step of the way. check out KAM 80s after dark by Swishy
-Biip for being a cool kid and helping me design the illustrated kits. EPBT Cool Kids is coming out June 1st, go check it out. (Socials: @biipmk)
-Crazy Designers for the amazing Cyberboard renders. (Socials: CrazyDesigners)
-Velour Frog and his doggo for being awesome and giving me color matchmaking advice.
-The Keycap designer discord for the honest and insightful feedback.
-Tucker for being a good bork. (he's getting treats)
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Post by: Agilr on Fri, 29 May 2020, 20:49:47
Post by: Gondolindrim on Fri, 29 May 2020, 20:55:36
Post by: e_bb on Fri, 29 May 2020, 20:57:58
Some renders
Post by: fabijolo on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:00:58
Post by: Mcnos on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:04:53
Post by: Plopmk on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:10:11
Your renders aren't showing
Fixed it, first time using Imgur. :thumb:
Post by: sickbabies on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:10:49
Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:12:07
PS: A forties kit like in GMK Sumi or GMK Red Devils would be greatly appreciated. :-*
Post by: Swishy on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:23:08
Post by: DrHigsby on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:34:51
Arguably, the novelties kit offers ortho support. Can you offer the B novelty in R4 to be used as a replacement for the actual B alpha? Also, I don’t see spacebars kit for split spacebar support in the blue/green colors (2/2.25/2.75). I personally am not a big fan of the accent colors as spacebars (to each his own!).
Post by: Swishy on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:48:10
That greenish blueish color is sublime. If you make a good 40s/ortho support kit I will be unable to resist this.
Arguably, the novelties kit offers ortho support. Can you offer the B novelty in R4 to be used as a replacement for the actual B alpha? Also, I don’t see spacebars kit for split spacebar support in the blue/green colors (2/2.25/2.75). I personally am not a big fan of the accent colors as spacebars (to each his own!).
it is up now he just made a mistake when uploading images
Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:52:11
That greenish blueish color is sublime. If you make a good 40s/ortho support kit I will be unable to resist this.
Arguably, the novelties kit offers ortho support. Can you offer the B novelty in R4 to be used as a replacement for the actual B alpha? Also, I don’t see spacebars kit for split spacebar support in the blue/green colors (2/2.25/2.75). I personally am not a big fan of the accent colors as spacebars (to each his own!).
it is up now he just made a mistake when uploading images
One more 1.25u R3 key in the 40s kit. ;)
Post by: Plopmk on Fri, 29 May 2020, 21:52:37
Looking really great had fun helping you with this and it all turned out really great!:3
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 29 May 2020, 22:01:56
A+ use of the size of the iso enter for the novelty.
Edit: Rama X?
Post by: Tyson on Fri, 29 May 2020, 22:04:18
Post by: amperrsand on Fri, 29 May 2020, 22:24:10
It is a great color scheme. it just doesn't scream Gameboy to me outside the novelties.
Post by: scoopbb on Fri, 29 May 2020, 22:33:13
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3099/8088/products/Kit_40_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1584369194)
prolly as big as youd wanna go. you could even drop more if you dont plan to include minivan support
Post by: hkhawk on Fri, 29 May 2020, 22:37:03
Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 29 May 2020, 22:51:51
while i love that you included 40s kit, its gonna be way too expensive.Hmm that is true, can’t deny the added expense.Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3099/8088/products/Kit_40_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1584369194)
prolly as big as youd wanna go. you could even drop more if you dont plan to include minivan support
Though I do hope a kit like that in Sumi is considered but price is important. For example in my case for the UT47.2 I’d need one more 1.25u R3 but I’m pretty sure I’m in the minority lol D:
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Post by: Plopmk on Sat, 30 May 2020, 04:55:01
I can see the renders and I like what I see. :thumb:Yes, I'll be adjusting the forties kit to make it cheaper.
PS: A forties kit like in GMK Sumi or GMK Red Devils would be greatly appreciated. :-*
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Post by: Plopmk on Sat, 30 May 2020, 04:55:38
Loved the colors when I saw it on reddit, looks great. Shouldn’t take long for this to find vendors...Hmmmmmmmmmm
A+ use of the size of the iso enter for the novelty.
Edit: Rama X?
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Post by: _PixelNinja on Sat, 30 May 2020, 06:59:09
Post by: depletedvespene on Sat, 30 May 2020, 07:40:22
Post by: iaman on Sat, 30 May 2020, 07:55:35
Post by: LevelSteam on Sat, 30 May 2020, 09:22:53
Post by: Plopmk on Sat, 30 May 2020, 11:03:03
GMK B-MO*Wink*
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Post by: Plopmk on Sat, 30 May 2020, 11:25:33
The base kit is missing the R3 \| key (it IS present, however, on the light mode kit).Noted
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Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Sat, 30 May 2020, 21:43:15
Post by: mrpetrov on Sat, 30 May 2020, 22:15:43
Post by: jimboytacos on Sat, 30 May 2020, 23:44:09
Post by: Plopmk on Sun, 31 May 2020, 02:32:51
Interested in GMK Retrocade! :-*You are one crazy ass monkey xd
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Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Sun, 31 May 2020, 02:34:46
I amInterested in GMK Retrocade! :-*You are one crazy ass monkey xd
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It looks good Ne extra 1.25u R3 40s avail?
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Post by: pikku-allu on Sun, 31 May 2020, 12:36:28
Post by: Hawksmoor on Sun, 31 May 2020, 15:35:20
Kit looking great
One question. Is that 1.5U shift on purpose or meant to be 1.25U?
Post by: scoopbb on Sun, 31 May 2020, 22:12:08
Post by: Plopmk on Tue, 02 June 2020, 01:14:37
Nice set! I'm particularly enjoying the IC itself, great job with that :thumb: F13?Right now I'm trying to make the base kit affordable while also being inclusive, if I make an extension kit I'll make sure to add an F13 key, if you are using like a tkc 1800 and wanted an F13 maybe it's possible to use the little BMO key I added. Thanks for the feedback.
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Post by: Plopmk on Tue, 02 June 2020, 01:17:17
40s kit even worse now, too many extra keys, too many accents, no bars, forced to buy spacebar kit, 40s kit and have a bunch of duplicate 1u blanks. the bars are the cheapest part of the kit, removing them and adding other keys doesnt make sense to me.I am aware of those errors, I'm planing to finalize the kits by the end of this week and I will try my best to deliver satisfying results.
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Post by: Plopmk on Tue, 02 June 2020, 01:21:05
Very interested! Your renders match the color of that Game Boy color really well! My cell phone camera not so much lolI'm currently not planing to perfectly color match the base color with the cyan Gameboy, my set is more greener and darker. I'm more focused on the overall style and theme, but I'm getting a cyan gameboy just to make an album comparing the colors, stay tuned for that.
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Post by: konstantin on Tue, 02 June 2020, 07:02:18
You may also want to use System or Super instead of Code. They fit in with the Gameboy theme a bit better, imo, and also make more sense in and of themselves as OS key legends.
Post by: SMW515 on Tue, 02 June 2020, 10:50:58
I just have two questions;
Firstly Iso support is crossed off, does that mean its in the works or you're not adding it?
Secondly, are the two original desk mats going to be available? As I personally prefer the original two you had shown, as I feel they fit better with the light blue on blue colourway.
Thanks
Post by: Plopmk on Tue, 02 June 2020, 16:55:43
Hey, I love this and am deffo gonna pick it up when it comes out!Ey, thanks bud,
I just have two questions;
Firstly Iso support is crossed off, does that mean its in the works or you're not adding it?
Secondly, are the two original desk mats going to be available? As I personally prefer the original two you had shown, as I feel they fit better with the light blue on blue colourway.
Thanks
Didn't mean to cross out the iso support, all kittings are still in the works.
For the desk mats the 2 og deskmats will come back I just have to change the backgrounds to match the recent deskmats.
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Post by: Minterly on Thu, 04 June 2020, 13:48:17
Post by: Plopmk on Thu, 04 June 2020, 13:55:00
this looks great Naty!! hypers:)
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Post by: Plopmk on Thu, 04 June 2020, 20:24:18
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4bvR7Oh.png)
GMK Retrocast (originally called GMK Retrocolor) is a set themed around retro handheld consoles. The core color is a dark cyan inspired by my childhood Gameboy Color (this set is not color matched to the cyan Gameboy). This set has colorful accents to contrast and compliment the base color. Novelties consist of charming illustrations of famous retro handheld consoles such as the Gameboy Color, the original Gameboy, and game cartridges.
What does the X mean?
Just like how in math the x represents any number, the x on retrocast represents any game. find the x.
Intrest check Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIROsZ9VAKBrkL4bLTiDGsPki-JyoJiAFRq1kbJtRpN6WOwg/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIROsZ9VAKBrkL4bLTiDGsPki-JyoJiAFRq1kbJtRpN6WOwg/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Vendors/Proxies (All vendors will be announced together)
United States: TBA
Canada: TBA
Europe: TBA
Asia: TBA
Oceania: TBA
Japan: TBA
Pricing
Base Kit: TBA
Light Mode Kit: TBA
Novelties Kit: TBA
Accents Kit: TBA
Forties kit: TBA
Spacebar kit: TBA
Colors
Dark Cyan RAL 5021 (in some lighting situations it might appear blue)
Light Blue PANTONE 318 C
Yellow RAL 1018
Red PANTONE 178 C
KITS
Base Kit:
Base Kit supports 60%, 65%, 75%, TKL, 1800, 100% and ISO .Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/pmhxGQD.png)
Light Mode kit:
For people who don't like the monochromatic scheme of the core Kit.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MRWBWb2.png)
Novelties kit:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/JDgsR9Z.png)
Accents Kit:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/D5wuqbk.png)
Forties kit:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/NB3pHqy.png)
Spacebar kit:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ZYKEtUi.png)
RENDERS
by yours truly please go easy on my rendering skills
RAMA M60-AShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/gvHNj7f.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/KXeB0w1.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/QGLeT6l.png)
Grid 600Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Ocan5Ua.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/gfnvQ0e.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/XbWdiPM.png)
RAMA KoyuShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/Jl8K9gH.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/jfJHWhH.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/l7to4A2.png)
Iron 165Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ihcEpW2.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MnaQMHu.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/mr0B6LW.png)
Iron 180Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MHTGjWs.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/V0HHSaH.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/AAlHhLE.png)
Retrocast x CyberboardShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/ZFB2ewl.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/PINF4p5.png)
Awesome collab with crazy designers, check out their latest 75% keyboard inspired by the cyber truck.
Deskmats
MonocastShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/KpPnqoU.png)
ColorcastShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/0Iml6LM.png)
Light modeShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/Rb5wWay.png)
Dark modeShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/ihh3CDV.png)
To Do:Adjusting the 40s kit.Yellow ESC keyMore ISO support within the base kitMore deskmats
RAMA x Retrocast
Collabs
Announcing vendors
Announcing Price and GB date
Special thanks to:
-Swishy for all the support, and for helping me every step of the way. check out KAM 80s after dark by Swishy
-Biip for being a cool kid and helping me design the illustrated kits. EPBT Cool Kids is coming out June 1st, go check it out. (Socials: @biipmk)
-Crazy Designers for the amazing Cyberboard renders. (Socials: CrazyDesigners)
-Velour Frog and his doggo for being awesome and giving me color matchmaking advice.
-The Keycap designer discord for the honest and insightful feedback.
-Tucker for being a good boi. (he's getting treats)
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Post by: The_Runz on Fri, 05 June 2020, 22:52:02
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sat, 06 June 2020, 04:16:09
Post by: Plopmk on Tue, 16 June 2020, 16:25:00
The new deskmats looks great. Love the Colorcast version.Same!
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Post by: grundlemere on Wed, 17 June 2020, 08:24:28
Post by: furryeskimo on Wed, 17 June 2020, 23:11:30
Post by: Plopmk on Wed, 17 June 2020, 23:13:55
hope this set becomes a reality! looks so goodAlmost at 200 responses, Ic is going slow since this is my first go at it.
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Post by: prizeS on Thu, 18 June 2020, 03:27:28
hope this set becomes a reality! looks so goodAlmost at 200 responses, Ic is going slow since this is my first go at it.
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slow and steady wins the race. better slow and quality then fast and rushed. keep it up, i will be here when GB happens. :thumb:
Post by: Auxoworks on Thu, 18 June 2020, 03:35:11
Post by: ferociousfox on Fri, 26 June 2020, 17:17:47
Post by: jdecker on Tue, 30 June 2020, 03:01:22
Post by: kaworu on Tue, 30 June 2020, 03:22:56
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Post by: konstantin on Fri, 31 July 2020, 11:56:57
Post by: Plopmk on Mon, 17 August 2020, 00:31:46
Post by: SMW515 on Mon, 17 August 2020, 04:29:29
Post by: beekey on Mon, 17 August 2020, 05:19:32
But all the best for the GB, hope people will buy it.
Post by: baysic on Mon, 17 August 2020, 05:26:09
It's happening soon!
What happen to dark base version?
(https://i.imgur.com/pmhxGQD.png)
How soon is soon AUG-SEP soon or OCT soon lol.
Post by: Plopmk on Mon, 17 August 2020, 08:44:33
:( Lost full and basic ISO support... Currently theirs no R4 |\ key to go with the 1.25 left shift, so would have to use the spare 0 key from the numpad to even cover the board properlyI'll be adding back the R4 |\
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Post by: avtar on Mon, 17 August 2020, 20:26:33
Post by: score62 on Mon, 17 August 2020, 23:27:16
ps) Could you check the length of split spacebar in Batteries kit again?
(7u≠1.75u+2.00u+2.25u)
Post by: fabijolo on Tue, 18 August 2020, 00:14:59
Maybe you could add another dark alpha kit :thumb:
Dark alphas are what made this set for me :((
Post by: kidpid on Tue, 18 August 2020, 10:56:58
Post by: nimblejacks on Tue, 18 August 2020, 17:12:14
Same for me...
Maybe you could add another dark alpha kit :thumb:Dark alphas are what made this set for me :((
I'd join if the dark alphas returned in a kit. Was disappointed to see them go.
Post by: Kawamashi on Wed, 19 August 2020, 03:16:49
I'm much more interested in this set now that the light alphas are in the base kit, but I don't see why there can't be a dark alphas kit. Also, one of the R1 and R2 1u novelties should be changed to dark to better fit the light alphas.
Same here. Really happy with the new base kit.
Post by: _PixelNinja on Wed, 19 August 2020, 03:43:21
It's happening soon!Any chance of you giving a ballpark on when?
Post by: Plopmk on Wed, 19 August 2020, 05:51:16
We're waiting for the quotes, as soon as we get them I'll announce the GB DateIt's happening soon!Any chance of you giving a ballpark on when?
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Post by: _PixelNinja on Wed, 19 August 2020, 08:00:47
We're waiting for the quotes, as soon as we get them I'll announce the GB DateGotcha. Thanks!
Post by: mvkoto on Thu, 20 August 2020, 00:55:33
We're waiting for the quotes, as soon as we get them I'll announce the GB DateIt's happening soon!Any chance of you giving a ballpark on when?
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hey, really nice job here. i'm very excited for the GB!
Post by: ferociousfox on Thu, 20 August 2020, 12:37:07
Post by: baysic on Tue, 01 September 2020, 12:24:34
Updates:
-Due to some complications, I am only able to produce the light alpha base kit. For people who are a fan of the dark alphas no worries, there will be a round two of GMK Retrocast if this one does well.
Thanks for being transparent, I'll drop off from watch list for now and will be back for the R2 Dark kit.
Post by: konstantin on Tue, 01 September 2020, 12:37:57
Why is there an alpha-colored Return key? I hope this is a mistake and not on purpose.
The 1.75u spacebar in the Batteries kit should be changed to 1.25u. 1.75u is used only on very few 40% keyboards, so it shouldn't be in the big spacebars kit as it's already included in Cartridges. On the other hand, 1.25u is useful for many layouts, including standard split 6.25u spacebar (2.75u+1.25u+2.25u), and Alice and other ergo boards (2u+1.25u), so it would make sense for it to be in this kit.
Post by: chowder266 on Wed, 02 September 2020, 17:02:05
Post by: ZoomBoy on Sat, 05 September 2020, 08:25:06
oof, no dark base kit anymore?!?! that is a deal breaker for me :(
Same. I have a bunch of sets bookmarked and recently revisited this thread thinking I bookmarked the wrong IC. The dark set is what really made it for me, sorry to see they won't be worked in. Maybe next time. Wishing you success.
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sat, 05 September 2020, 09:43:25
The R4 1u \| key in base should be alpha-colored.
In addition to this, would it be possible to add 2x R4 1.5u Start/Select keys and another R4 1u Alt key for those who prefer the OG HHKB bottom row layout?
Post by: Plopmk on Sat, 05 September 2020, 13:49:35
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.The R4 1u \| key in base should be alpha-colored.
In addition to this, would it be possible to add 2x R4 1.5u Start/Select keys and another R4 1u Alt key for those who prefer the OG HHKB bottom row layout?
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Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 06 September 2020, 03:59:32
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.
Thanks!
Post by: konstantin on Sun, 06 September 2020, 05:36:37
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.
Could you please update the OP with the final kits so we can check if everything is correct?
Post by: MIXO Cables on Sun, 13 September 2020, 22:58:32
Post by: Plopmk on Mon, 14 September 2020, 10:26:52
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.
Could you please update the OP with the final kits so we can check if everything is correct?
There you go ;)
Post by: konstantin on Mon, 14 September 2020, 11:57:13
There you go ;)
Thank you. I still see all three issues present in the updated kits:
The R4 1u \| key in base should be alpha-colored.
Why is there an alpha-colored Return key? I hope this is a mistake and not on purpose.
The 1.75u spacebar in the Batteries kit should be changed to 1.25u. 1.75u is used only on very few 40% keyboards, so it shouldn't be in the big spacebars kit as it's already included in Cartridges. On the other hand, 1.25u is useful for many layouts, including standard split 6.25u spacebar (2.75u+1.25u+2.25u), and Alice and other ergo boards (2u+1.25u), so it would make sense for it to be in this kit.
In addition to this, the R1 1u \| key that used to (correctly) be alpha-colored, is now mod-colored. So it seems that there has been a misunderstanding. Perhaps I should have emphasized that R4 is the ZXCV row, not the number row.
Either way, please see if you can address these issues before the GB starts. If not all four, then at least the ones regarding the \| keys, as those wouldn't require getting a re-quote from GMK. The set isn't fully usable for ISO users if the R4 pipe key is mod-colored, nor is it usable for most split backspace users if the R1 pipe key is mod-colored.
Edit: Please don't take this the wrong way — I'm not in any way pointing out these mistakes to bash on the set, or anything like that... I just want to see the kitting be the best it possibly can when this set hits GB, in order to hopefully attract as many buyers as possible. This is the case with all keyset projects that I comment on.
Post by: _PixelNinja on Mon, 14 September 2020, 14:51:11
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.The R4 1u \| key in base should be alpha-colored.
In addition to this, would it be possible to add 2x R4 1.5u Start/Select keys and another R4 1u Alt key for those who prefer the OG HHKB bottom row layout?
These modifications do not seem to appear in the final kits you have updated : (
Edit — to clarify (cf. image attached herein):
1. The R1 1u Pipe key would be alpha color
2. There would need to be a second R4 1u Alt for OG HHKB bottom row
3. The Start and Select keys would also need to be in R4 1.5u for OG HHKB bottom row
Is this still feasible or are kits now set in stone ?
Post by: klexoslethal on Mon, 14 September 2020, 14:51:53
Post by: prognostics on Tue, 15 September 2020, 11:17:39
Post by: _PixelNinja on Wed, 23 September 2020, 12:10:54
Post by: Plopmk on Wed, 23 September 2020, 12:13:21
Any updates Plop?GMK is a bit slow so we're still waiting for the novelty quotes, things will hopefully be done before GB
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Post by: JDMFanatic on Thu, 24 September 2020, 21:51:51
Post by: Plopmk on Fri, 25 September 2020, 04:05:44
sneaky removal of the BMO cap? :(It's a decision made to try and make the base kit cheap, although if I pass 500 base kits I'll probably add it to the extras ;)
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Post by: Surostu on Fri, 25 September 2020, 04:39:37
Post by: Contrakey on Fri, 25 September 2020, 12:35:40
Post by: Plopmk on Fri, 25 September 2020, 15:02:26
big base + novelties is going to kill my wallet. Why do designers do this? One time id love to to see someone take a gamble, add minimal novelties to a small base (no numpad, iso etc) and see if it means doubles the amount of bases sold.Glad to announce the price has been revaluated and base kit will only cost $134.99 usd. I'll post the final update after I get all of my vendors on board.
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Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 25 September 2020, 15:39:25
big base + novelties is going to kill my wallet. Why do designers do this? One time id love to to see someone take a gamble, add minimal novelties to a small base (no numpad, iso etc) and see if it means doubles the amount of bases sold.
GMK cafe did this. It did fine, but plenty of sets have sold more.
Post by: mvkoto on Fri, 25 September 2020, 16:02:16
big base + novelties is going to kill my wallet. Why do designers do this? One time id love to to see someone take a gamble, add minimal novelties to a small base (no numpad, iso etc) and see if it means doubles the amount of bases sold.Glad to announce the price has been revaluated and base kit will only cost $134.99 usd. I'll post the final update after I get all of my vendors on board.
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nice. i was suprised at the $150 price previously
Post by: kuro0renji on Mon, 28 September 2020, 14:34:01
Post by: Plopmk on Tue, 29 September 2020, 10:59:16
It looks so good on the Cyberboard
hmm idk man, I suggest buying both retrocast (on October 7th ;) ) and the cyber board to confirm. Just saying.
Post by: KeebOnMe on Tue, 29 September 2020, 18:24:55
Post by: CONIN on Tue, 06 October 2020, 21:08:17
Post by: Plopmk on Tue, 06 October 2020, 21:35:39
I would have instantly bought the "Light Mode" and "Dark Mode" deskpads, but seems like they didn't make it into the final release. :-[Yeah I took the top 2 leading deskmats
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Post by: posph on Wed, 07 October 2020, 17:23:14
Post by: kuro0renji on Thu, 08 October 2020, 01:20:35
It looks so good on the Cyberboard
hmm idk man, I suggest buying both retrocast (on October 7th ;) ) and the cyber board to confirm. Just saying.
Will do man, I ordered Cyberboard vapor white, its shipping out this month
Post by: aterix on Wed, 28 October 2020, 18:53:19
Anyone know about when these ship or where to stay in the loop (keep watching this thread, or some other newsletter)?
Post by: prognostics on Thu, 29 October 2020, 05:10:27
Bought GMK Retrocast at Kona about three weeks ago, but no message or info about guess for when they ship.Estimated production time is 34 weeks from GB close. Add time for shipping to vendors then to you after.
Anyone know about when these ship or where to stay in the loop (keep watching this thread, or some other newsletter)?