...I actually really like it - but let me ramble a bit! Personally I prefer dark mods and lighter alphas, and also prefer the color variants to reflect on the F row. Light variant looks so much better than the dark variant. I like the first set of novelties and those only, although I don't think they should define a set as not everyone will get them (unless you do it all as one keyset, and not separate them). I think the two 2u keys on the numpad should have the thicker lines like the mods. The red line on the enter is nice, but would like to see a normal version too. I don't think the cyan fits the theme too well, but happy to see where you take it. The 2nd mod options look better.
Mods look cool, but I don't know how I'd like it on my keyboard personally.
Can definitely see this being made + a lot of great boards with silver alu cases :).
Definitely getting a space transporter type of vibe from it.
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Would love a planetary set or lunar set or something along those lines.
...I actually really like it - but let me ramble a bit! Personally I prefer dark mods and lighter alphas, and also prefer the color variants to reflect on the F row. Light variant looks so much better than the dark variant. I like the first set of novelties and those only, although I don't think they should define a set as not everyone will get them (unless you do it all as one keyset, and not separate them). I think the two 2u keys on the numpad should have the thicker lines like the mods. The red line on the enter is nice, but would like to see a normal version too. I don't think the cyan fits the theme too well, but happy to see where you take it. The 2nd mod options look better.
I love it, that particular font is a favourite of mine and I'd 100% buy this for that sole reason....I actually really like it - but let me ramble a bit! Personally I prefer dark mods and lighter alphas, and also prefer the color variants to reflect on the F row. Light variant looks so much better than the dark variant. I like the first set of novelties and those only, although I don't think they should define a set as not everyone will get them (unless you do it all as one keyset, and not separate them). I think the two 2u keys on the numpad should have the thicker lines like the mods. The red line on the enter is nice, but would like to see a normal version too. I don't think the cyan fits the theme too well, but happy to see where you take it. The 2nd mod options look better.
I agree with all of this, pretty much - darker mods lighter alphas would look best imo, the first set of novelties is AWESOME the others I care very little for but I'm open to something new as I'm usually a sucker for quirky icons. I like the red on the enter, but a normal version would also be great so that people can choose what they'd want.
Second mods definitely look better. I don't mind the cyan accents but I feel I'd personally be using the standard keys most the time with this set - gives it a stealthy/vintage nerdy look without being overly futuristic/flashy. I'd definitely be open to other colours for accents though, I can't really think of what would look best but could you potentially just make them black? I think that'd be pretty cool. Red would also fit pretty good considering the red enter, I'd say.
Can they dye-sub the edges of the keycaps in a pleasing manner tho, I think the dye-sub process is the bottleneck for this IC*
As for the mods/novelties, yeah, will update the base versions to not contain the red enter. By first set of novelties, do you mean the actual noveltiy keys (with the very in-your-face icons)? Regarding the black keys: so a really dark key with even darker legends? Or just a darker grey? Or even the regular bright grey but with a much darker bottom bar?
Pretty sure that white background is a no-go for dye sub, unless something's changed in the last few months. The red and blue should be OK though given the right base plastic color.
Really digging the design.
As for the mods/novelties, yeah, will update the base versions to not contain the red enter. By first set of novelties, do you mean the actual noveltiy keys (with the very in-your-face icons)? Regarding the black keys: so a really dark key with even darker legends? Or just a darker grey? Or even the regular bright grey but with a much darker bottom bar?
These are my favourite novelties, I believe these are the ones Xondat was referring to also.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Iv25syx.jpg)
Regarding the black keys yea, might be hard to make those work seeing as the legends are already pretty dark - when I said that I was thinking of like matte black with lighter legends but then I realized the that'd be pretty hard to make work.
Regardless, what you already have is awesome with those novelties I linked so looking forward to developments!
Pretty sure that white background is a no-go for dye sub, unless something's changed in the last few months. The red and blue should be OK though given the right base plastic color.
Really digging the design.
Mhh, what white background are you referring to? The base color on the mods is WAN. The bblue accents would be BFV most likely. For the alphas I didnt decide yet.
There is no white print, only grey and red.
I actually managed to produce a 3D render that illustrates a regular 1U key. Did not find suitable models for the mods, unfortunately :/Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cAGBVe3.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/u42Jtco.jpg)
I am also in contact with SP and confirmed that they would be able to do such a print. However, the tolerance is about 0.020 inches which might not be good enough for the mods in the base variant (as the inverted legends are very close to the edge). I am going to check if a test sample can be produced.
P.S.: Yes, the kerning is off. Would fix that in the later stages :>
I actually managed to produce a 3D render that illustrates a regular 1U key. Did not find suitable models for the mods, unfortunately :/Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cAGBVe3.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/u42Jtco.jpg)
I am also in contact with SP and confirmed that they would be able to do such a print. However, the tolerance is about 0.020 inches which might not be good enough for the mods in the base variant (as the inverted legends are very close to the edge). I am going to check if a test sample can be produced.
P.S.: Yes, the kerning is off. Would fix that in the later stages :>
Looks nice. SP did some very fine detail subs for the LCARS set that brought the dye out very near to the edge of the cap. It took them a few tries to get it right but they refined their process over the course of producing the set and I'm sure they could do it again. Just make sure you get QC photos before you accept shipping on anything.
Very nice. Could make the ESC key maybe in the same red as the Enter key?
I actually managed to produce a 3D render that illustrates a regular 1U key. Did not find suitable models for the mods, unfortunately :/Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cAGBVe3.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/u42Jtco.jpg)
I am also in contact with SP and confirmed that they would be able to do such a print. However, the tolerance is about 0.020 inches which might not be good enough for the mods in the base variant (as the inverted legends are very close to the edge). I am going to check if a test sample can be produced.
P.S.: Yes, the kerning is off. Would fix that in the later stages :>
Looks nice. SP did some very fine detail subs for the LCARS set that brought the dye out very near to the edge of the cap. It took them a few tries to get it right but they refined their process over the course of producing the set and I'm sure they could do it again. Just make sure you get QC photos before you accept shipping on anything.
Wow, skimming through the IC and GB thread gave a pretty good (and reassuring) picture. If I understand this correctly, SP actually does the printing, contrary what's stated on keypuller.com (http://keypuller.com/galaxy-class/), right?
Oh man, I really like what you were doing here!
The light alphas with darker mods, the Eurostile, the inverted legends on the modifiers... very nice. Novelty keys in general don't do a thing for me. And personally I don't think your design needs any of those variations you were struggling with either. Just your original light variant is the best!
This has a lot of similarities to one of the first layouts I was playing with when I first discovered the MK scene, before I found out how hard it was to get keycaps, haha.
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My design was inspired by the TRS-80 Color Computer, which features the same font and similar colors.
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The only things I would suggest for your design would be to make the legends a little darker and the mods a little whiter, and to consider some colored accents on more of the modifiers, like you did for the return key.
But again, I really like what you have already!
-JR
I suppose you meant to make the legends on the alphas a bit darker but the base color of the mods light?
This look awesome. Needs some orange mods ;)
I really like how clean and different this set looks. I hope it goes into production!
heya mate :)
How did I miss this until now? Would so be in on this set! Looks friggin awesome :D
Food for thought - this might be worth running in XDA instead. Better profile, cheaper (probably), faster. Seems to be all darker legends on lighter background so dye-sub should be no problem.Same here, just received my Milestone and thats quite good for me.
Food for thought - this might be worth running in XDA instead. Better profile, cheaper (probably), faster. Seems to be all darker legends on lighter background so dye-sub should be no problem.
better is personal preference... I prefer DSA over XDA, but no matter which one of those OP decides to roll with, I'm on board :)
Can well be, gotta type on my xda set a bit more then, only tried it once and it's now just on standby.better is personal preference... I prefer DSA over XDA, but no matter which one of those OP decides to roll with, I'm on board :)
I should've expanded on that. I mostly meant better surface area which usually tends to lead to a better typing experience overall. I do like DSA too, more than I like every other (SA, OEM, even cherry) profile but everyone I've spoken to that's been a fan of DSA for years enjoys the extra surface XDA provides. Definitely subjective though, no argument there.
Food for thought - this might be worth running in XDA instead. Better profile, cheaper (probably), faster. Seems to be all darker legends on lighter background so dye-sub should be no problem.
Yeah, specifically designed for dye-sub! I don't think it's even possible to do those bars with double shots
Update: not dead, yet :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Wmpk4dH.png)
Update: not dead, yet :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Wmpk4dH.png)
Good design, would be nice to include mods for egrodox :thumb:
Very nice work on the mods. Creative and original but they totally make sense.
Good design, would be nice to include mods for egrodox :thumb:
Seconded.
Already in the pipes! I have the first version ready but only with placeholders. Will likely go with unlabeled (or "faux" labeled) mods as left and right mods have different alignments and I don't want the kit to explode with too many keys as it'd be too expensive, probably
The addition of icons for the mods is a big improvement :thumb:
I thirded the ergodox. And I agree about the faux too since there are so many configuration unique to everyone but in the same time, I hate blank keys when the alphas is legended. So faux will do the justice here. A very nice example of faux legend is SA Godspeed novelties kit and G20 Semiotics.
Just passing by to say I still love this.
Here is what I am currently thinking for the faux labels:Really Great ;DShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/YAdCmeL.png)
Uses the old striped mods version. Haven't gotten around to do the icons, yet.
The bottom row uses abbreviations of a bunch of NASA Spaceshuttle systems. The side mods will feature more relatable keywords.
If you have suggestions, please let me know!
Here is what I am currently thinking for the faux labels:These are really appealing. I can't wait to see the icon version. My only critique is that "diagnose" should really just be "diag" since all the other labels are 4 letters or fewer.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/YAdCmeL.png)
Here is what I am currently thinking for the faux labels:These are really appealing. I can't wait to see the icon version. My only critique is that "diagnose" should really just be "diag" since all the other labels are 4 letters or fewer.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/YAdCmeL.png)
Err.. Sorry I got distracted by those ergodox case render :eek:
I'm not sure about the 4 letters only tho, since on usual key there are confirm and also shift. But one thing I wanna make sure is: we still go with white alpha, right? That clinical look, pure and sterile!
Any concrete plans on the novelties yet? I think nobody responded to the third option (the coloured ones), but I really love them.
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I understand, and it sounds great. Hopefully there will be a few subtle splashes of colour in the novelties, but even if not, the set is awesome!
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I am getting into the sub kits right now (and one new mod novelty design variant):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/H4rv24U.png)
In order: 60% kit, compatibility kit, 40% kit, ortho kit.
Missing from here are TKL and numpad, mainly because they don't have fancy icons or thick bars at the bottom (instead, they're more like the alphas in terms of design)
No progress on novelties (which I consider blocking on a wider IC), unfortunately.
In the meantime, tried to see if I can find a similar font for a Hiragana alphas kit:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/KFb7ZY9.png)
I doubt that natives would approve of that choice :P would probably go for a more traditional font
No progress on novelties (which I consider blocking on a wider IC), unfortunately.
In the meantime, tried to see if I can find a similar font for a Hiragana alphas kit:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/KFb7ZY9.png)
I doubt that natives would approve of that choice :P would probably go for a more traditional font
When I think it can't go any better, you make Hiragana alpha... Pls make it happen :rolleyes:
No progress on novelties (which I consider blocking on a wider IC), unfortunately.
In the meantime, tried to see if I can find a similar font for a Hiragana alphas kit:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/KFb7ZY9.png)
I doubt that natives would approve of that choice :P would probably go for a more traditional font
When I think it can't go any better, you make Hiragana alpha... Pls make it happen :rolleyes:
Haha, thanks, mate!
It's going to happen, question is only when ;)
No progress on novelties (which I consider blocking on a wider IC), unfortunately.
In the meantime, tried to see if I can find a similar font for a Hiragana alphas kit:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/KFb7ZY9.png)
I doubt that natives would approve of that choice :P would probably go for a more traditional font
When I think it can't go any better, you make Hiragana alpha... Pls make it happen :rolleyes:
Haha, thanks, mate!
It's going to happen, question is only when ;)
What are you waiting for, exactly? Btw, I hear the company doing DSA Drifter is having a thicker DSA, maybe you should consider that
Just popping by to say I'm still here and I still love this set. The Hiragana is beautiful and fits the theme of the set wonderfully in ways Latin did not,and although in my personal opinion it sort of clashes with the Latin mods as per the render shown, I am certain this is something you are aware of already and can work on and deal with in time.
Very much looking forward to further developments.
This would look REALLY good on the Mars TKL that just hit GB!
I'm in for one of those, so now this just needs to go to GB so I can be in for this, too!
The set looks really nice. Especially with the renders. Did you do the blender renders from scratch or is there a repo for different keycap profiles? :eek:
This has some potential, very interested! Have a silver board that this would go perfectly with, just keep pushing that NASA theme and it’ll be great
Would love some bright coloured modifiers in the same style...
No rush, it'd be better to do it right than fast and sloppy!This would look REALLY good on the Mars TKL that just hit GB!
I'm in for one of those, so now this just needs to go to GB so I can be in for this, too!
It really would, wouldn't it? Unfortunately, I have to spend my evenings on other design stuff (job) atm. I don't think this is going to wider IC or even GB phase anytime soon.
! Any news?
I'm a fan of the light variant. Screams 'science' and 'space shuttles' to me. XD Hope this is actually possible with the edge-to-edge colors.
Is this still happening?
I really appreciate all the love for the set, folks, I am glad you're checking in regularly!
As for progress, I am still in the trenches IRL. I wasn't able to make any progress since the last post.
Be assured, though, that this is definitely going to happen, one way or the other! :)
I really appreciate all the love for the set, folks, I am glad you're checking in regularly!
As for progress, I am still in the trenches IRL. I wasn't able to make any progress since the last post.
Be assured, though, that this is definitely going to happen, one way or the other! :)
Nur kein Stress mein Freund, die Community ist sich warten gewohnt und steht hinter dir. :)
No progress on novelties (which I consider blocking on a wider IC), unfortunately.
In the meantime, tried to see if I can find a similar font for a Hiragana alphas kit:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/KFb7ZY9.png)
I doubt that natives would approve of that choice :P would probably go for a more traditional font
Sploosh. Love it in white. I also really dig the third colorful novelty mods but I would love to see some novelties that don’t have mod legends. Maybe some inspiration from the Nostromo?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/H4rv24U.png)
Sploosh. Love it in white. I also really dig the third colorful novelty mods but I would love to see some novelties that don’t have mod legends. Maybe some inspiration from the Nostromo?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/H4rv24U.png)
(https://i1.wp.com/ilikeinterfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/01_37_3800133.png) (https://ilikeinterfaces.com/2017/12/28/tactile-ui-alien/)
And now I’m cracking up that Alien had “yoni” and “agaric fly” as button legends.