Author Topic: Doubleshot Linux Super Key (Read 32104 times)

wuzle · « **on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 12:37:54 »

Updated

I thought I would try and add some keys for Linux users to the Round 3 doubleshot order. They are white-on-black 1.25 width keys. Meant to replace the 'Windows' or Super key.

GNOME

Derived from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gnomelogo.svg

LINUX

Derived from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tux.svg

To order, just follow the instructions in Round 3, and use the following Order-IDs:

GNOME
LINUX

Attached are the svg files for these keys, feel free to edit the keys, there is always room for improvement.

Fwiffo · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 12:40:00 »

I'd get a couple.

gohu · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 12:46:27 »

Great idea!
I'd take 4.
A tux logo of course, anything else is way too specific.

LONGZILLA · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 12:48:03 »

white on black? I'd be down for 2

For anyone else who's interested, my poor attempt at getting a Apple '⌘' Command going: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=16000

wuzle · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 13:18:05 »

Just taking a quick look around. Tux might be tough since it is a pretty intricate shape.

Gnome, would probably be the easiest:
http://inkscapestuff.org/CONTENT/content-files/36536-gnome.svg

Debian is probably too thin:
http://www.debian.org/logos/openlogo-nd.svg

A simple Linux Mint could be doable with a little modification:
http://linuxmint-art.org/CONTENT/content-files/82193-mint-logo.svg

kachaffeous · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 13:42:17 »

I'm down for at least 2. Ripster has posted a tux key before, not sure if it is a doubleshot though.

7bit · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 14:01:27 »

You had forgotten this:

I would like to use it as a save button for the function row.

Just I'm afraid it is as double-shotable as the Trollface ...

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 14:31:59 »

I fear it would look horrible (both the GNU and Tux).

wuzle · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 14:38:02 »

I agree, gnu and tux would not look good. Or it would require an artistic touch to make them look good which I don't have.

What about the gnome or linux mint logos?

wuzle · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 16:20:49 »

Here is an svg for a gnome 1.25 key. Hopefully I did it right.

wuzle · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 08:24:46 »

So how do I add this key to the official voting?

If I have time I might take a crack at a tux key, although I am beginning to like the gnome key, it is growing on me.

Daniel Beaver · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:25:18 »

Tux logo would be nice.

tgthan · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:37:16 »

I would be in for a tux or gnu logo even if they didnt look so great. Not interested in a gnome logo key though.

7bit_vote · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:41:10 »

I'm off for holly days until Sunday 20th March 2011!

The vote-system will work without me. Just send your order lists to me, 7bit_vote.

You will get some statistics from time to time.

Don't ask 7bit or me any questions during that time. We will not answer!

There will be no update of payment status. Anybody should keep track of that themselves! It is sufficient to pay when I'm back again.

For questions, please read the first post in the main thread.

Have a lot of fun ...

ps: gnome key looks great!

wuzle · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 10:01:50 »

Here is an attempt at a white on black Tux replacement for the 1.25 windows key:

I started with the following svg:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Tux.svg

Attached is my modified svg for the keycap. If someone wants to fix it up, please do.

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 11:50:52 »

wuzle, that actually looks pretty nice. It's the Tux signal!

Findecanor · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 15:02:26 »

The Gnome foot.. ha! No way.

I would like the diamond symbol, if there is going to be a key for it at all. I'd rather use keyboards with 1.5 wide keys and no Windoze keys.

wuzle · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 19:39:14 »

I updated the first post with the Tux and Gnome keys. I think we should start voting on them to figure out interest. So to order, just PM 7bit_vote

LINUX
GNOME

wuzle · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 06:24:54 »

Uh oh, did I screw up?

Quote

Naming convention:
If you invent a new kit, please find a good Order-ID-name. It should not interfere with current names and thould not be too long, but must be at least 5 chars long. If you introduce kits with more than one color, name them with the color following the title!

Ok, I am going to switch TUX to LINUX. Hope this doesn't make things more confusing. If you already voted for TUX, just PM the following to 7bit_vote:

TUX 0
LINUX

gilgam · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 09:39:11 »

is this possible to get it in 1.0 size , i mean does anybody wants a normal one size linux key ?

wuzle · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 11:39:19 »

Quote from: gilgam;309873

is this possible to get it in 1.0 size , i mean does anybody wants a normal one size linux key ?

I think you would have to pick which row you would want the key in, I believe each row has a different key profile. You could setup a Order-ID and see how many votes you get.

wuzle · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 14 March 2011, 12:52:15 »

Here are the voting results so far:

LINUX 8
GNOME 2

I think we need to make it to 25 for them to be $5/key. So lets get some more votes!

JBert · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 14 March 2011, 15:16:13 »

Do these come in pairs or do you need to vote for two of them?

wuzle · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 14 March 2011, 15:18:35 »

No, they do not come in pairs. So to replace both Windows keys, you need to vote for 2.

cgoldberg · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 14 March 2011, 16:10:52 »

yesss...
i'm in for tux and gnu.
how do I vote on GNU???

GNU #

??
I def want to add to my order

cgoldberg · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 14 March 2011, 16:12:27 »

I'm in for:

LINUX 2
GNOME 2
GNU 4

if available.. will send in my votes now

wuzle · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 14 March 2011, 16:15:55 »

GNU seemed just to difficult to do given the requirements of a double shot key. ie, small features aren't allowed. If you want to take a crack at the svg, go for it. It seemed too daunting to me.

So, there is no GNU key at the moment unless someone comes up with a compliant svg.

JBert · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 15 March 2011, 16:14:09 »

Although it pains me as a Vim user, the GNU Emacs project has a stylized gnu logo. Maybe it could serve as a base?

wuzle · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 16 March 2011, 13:14:24 »

We are getting there, the current vote totals are:

LINUX 14
GNOME 8

3one5 · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 16 March 2011, 16:48:20 »

Just sent my vote. Wasn't real sure what the subject was supposed to be.

wuzle · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 21 March 2011, 14:33:34 »

Current vote totals:

GNOME 10
LINUX 23

Looks like LINUX will get made, just need 2 more to reach the $5 each threshold. The GNOME key still needs some help.

Also, anyone have suggestions on how to improve the LINUX key? I am not 100% happy with it, and might take another crack at improving it.

7bit · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 21 March 2011, 14:53:04 »

This version would look much better:

However, the Gnome foot is perfect and both SVG-s are technically OK.

cgoldberg · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 21 March 2011, 16:49:30 »

just ordered 3 more LINUX

p.s. I like the newest Linux SVG

JBert · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 21 March 2011, 17:56:59 »

Quote from: 7bit;315374

This version would look much better:
Reversed B&W Tux image

However, the Gnome foot is perfect and both SVG-s are technically OK.

Sure it looks better on a white background, but we can't have that here because it's meant to be printed on a grey key. Just try to reverse black and white again and see how it looks then.

7bit · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 21 March 2011, 20:01:39 »

Quote from: JBert;315486

Sure it looks better on a white background, but we can't have that here because it's meant to be printed on a grey key. Just try to reverse black and white again and see how it looks then.

What about this:

We need an SVG of the white stuff in the graphic!

slueth · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 21 March 2011, 23:12:43 »

I wish you could see Tux's arm, wing? Its hard to see em in the pics.

7bit_vote · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 03:47:45 »

Quote from: slueth;315711

I wish you could see Tux's arm, wing? Its hard to see em in the pics.

Maybe the arms should go sideways. I will post a pic later.

Maybe we should do 2 versions, one in black on white and one in white on black!

The OP's version looks like a Ghost Tux!

wuzle · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 07:02:17 »

I kinda like the white-on-black and the feet being seperated from the body. Anyway, here is another iteration:

7bit · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 07:33:35 »

Quote from: wuzle;315829

I kinda like the white-on-black and the feet being seperated from the body. Anyway, here is another iteration:

Show Image

Go away with your ghost tux!

I want this:

Please!

Someone must make me an SVG!!!

PS: The circle can be a bit closer around the Tux (0.2mm).

HaveANiceDay · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 08:59:15 »

Yes, the one with the circle is best!

wuzle · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:08:14 »

Ok, here is a version with the white circle and with eyes.

TuxKey3.svg

Also, one with the gaps between the feet:

TuxKey4.svg

Fwiffo · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:49:59 »

TuxKey4.svg is the best so far.

paat · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:57:35 »

Dito. Tuxkey4 is the best of those.

HaveANiceDay · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 17:05:33 »

Not a fan of the gaps. It just messes up things, especially at the bottom.
I don't think the foot geometry is more important than the look overall.

cgoldberg · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 17:09:02 »

+1 on TuxKey4.svg - looks great to me

7bit · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 17:16:50 »

Quote from: Fwiffo;316229

TuxKey4.svg is the best so far.

Me too!

JBert · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 18:01:33 »

I'm all for the gaps to make the feet stand out, but now the feet look awkwardly big...

mtl · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 22 March 2011, 18:20:41 »

TuxKey4 is perfect.

wuzle · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 23 March 2011, 06:12:38 »

TuxKey4 seems to be the most popular. I updated the first post to show the current versions of the keys.

The current vote totals:
LINUX 41
GNOME 11

Looks like they are both going to be made!

urlwolf · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 23 March 2011, 07:04:33 »

Is there any way we could get them not in 1.25 size, but 1.0? I have a POS kb I'd use it on. I'd order 8.

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