Author Topic: PBT 104/105 set ROUND 3 (COMPLETED) (Read 470685 times)

minho · « **Reply #1300 on:** Tue, 01 July 2014, 22:59:12 »

Quote from: dannyp on Tue, 01 July 2014, 21:00:04

Tab pinned 24/7. F5 several times a day. Sweaty palms every time.

You're going to be having really sweaty palms for quite a while then

dannyp · « **Reply #1301 on:** Wed, 02 July 2014, 01:04:40 »

Am I thirsty because I'm dehydrated or dehydrated because I'm thirsty?

TBone · « **Reply #1302 on:** Thu, 03 July 2014, 09:01:18 »

Anyone want to trade their printed set for a blank? I'll pay the difference (+ whatever extra the offer is). I don't have much to trade, but I would be willing to trade Nerdom Keys from the SP Granite Group Buy I have.

malu1989 · « **Reply #1303 on:** Thu, 03 July 2014, 15:04:33 »

Quote from: Acanthophis on Tue, 01 July 2014, 11:11:23

Buyer jumped, so I still got a blank set to offer.

Hey, I'm interested. Sent you a PM.

GeorgeK · « **Reply #1304 on:** Sun, 06 July 2014, 03:10:19 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 19 June 2014, 18:59:09

It won't be that much long wait! From the sound of things currently it should be another week or so for them to make sure the new plastic material is good to go then hopefully we should finally be starting production phase relatively soon after. Worst case scenario based on current info these should be to you in September. Odds are it will be sooner than this, but I haven't gotten a locked in production slot yet.
Once again apologies for the much longer than anticipated time frame and thanks for your continued patience.

Any update from the manufacturer as to whether this new material was suitable or not?

boost · « **Reply #1305 on:** Mon, 07 July 2014, 08:59:20 »

Quote from: GeorgeK on Sun, 06 July 2014, 03:10:19

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 19 June 2014, 18:59:09
It won't be that much long wait! From the sound of things currently it should be another week or so for them to make sure the new plastic material is good to go then hopefully we should finally be starting production phase relatively soon after. Worst case scenario based on current info these should be to you in September. Odds are it will be sooner than this, but I haven't gotten a locked in production slot yet.
Once again apologies for the much longer than anticipated time frame and thanks for your continued patience.

Any update from the manufacturer as to whether this new material was suitable or not?

^^this...

#needsblankset

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1306 on:** Mon, 07 July 2014, 10:24:58 »

Yes. It's good. Now just waiting for production slot.

Lu_e · « **Reply #1307 on:** Tue, 08 July 2014, 19:57:56 »

GeorgeK · « **Reply #1308 on:** Wed, 09 July 2014, 05:38:24 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 07 July 2014, 10:24:58

Yes. It's good. Now just waiting for production slot.

Awesome

Sergeant_Shart · « **Reply #1309 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 17:23:33 »

Without sounding too forward here, is there any way we can start putting a bit of pressure on this?

I get that this takes time and patients is necessary in group buys but at the rate these delays are happening I'd expect the dolch set first..

Psybin · « **Reply #1310 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 17:38:26 »

Pressure on what? It's awaiting a production slot. These seem to be almost within grasp.
I'm ok with a little delayed gratification, its what makes this hobby more interesting than most.

strict · « **Reply #1311 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 17:48:54 »

Quote from: Sergeant_Shart on Thu, 10 July 2014, 17:23:33

Without sounding too forward here, is there any way we can start putting a bit of pressure on this?

I get that this takes time and patients is necessary in group buys but at the rate these delays are happening I'd expect the dolch set first..

There's no need to put pressure on anyone about anything here. It's not like there has been a lack of progress ... just a few days ago Ivan confirmed the PBT material is ready, we just need a production opening. The last thing anyone wants is a rushed product.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1312 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 19:49:05 »

I'm sorry it's taking way longer than expected. Yes PLUM is being slow, but they are also extremely diligent on making sure a good product is made. Most of the time has been issues with finding the right color and proper high quality material. Instead I'm sure some other places would have just churned out some junk and been all too ****ing bad about it.

Sergeant_Shart · « **Reply #1313 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 20:03:22 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 10 July 2014, 19:49:05

I'm sorry it's taking way longer than expected. Yes PLUM is being slow, but they are also extremely diligent on making sure a good product is made. Most of the time has been issues with finding the right color and proper high quality material. Instead I'm sure some other places would have just churned out some junk and been all too ****ing bad about it.

I did not mean put pressure on you Ivan, I hope my comment wasn't taken like that.

It just seems PLUM isn't seeing much priority in this GB and maybe there was something we could do as members of the GB.

JaccoW · « **Reply #1314 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 01:14:43 »

Quote from: Sergeant_Shart on Thu, 10 July 2014, 20:03:22

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 10 July 2014, 19:49:05
I'm sorry it's taking way longer than expected. Yes PLUM is being slow, but they are also extremely diligent on making sure a good product is made. Most of the time has been issues with finding the right color and proper high quality material. Instead I'm sure some other places would have just churned out some junk and been all too ****ing bad about it.
I did not mean put pressure on you Ivan, I hope my comment wasn't taken like that.
It just seems PLUM isn't seeing much priority in this GB and maybe there was something we could do as members of the GB.

Please read his post. PLUM has been putting in a lot of effort.
But sourcing the right materials for the best possible colour is slow work and takes time. The base materials are most likely shipped by boat instead of the plane from various countries to keep costs low. If you have to redo a certain run or source new materials then you get hit with delays.

Keep in mind this, Black Dyesub on 'Black', hasn't been done before. It takes some testing to do properly.

Lu_e · « **Reply #1315 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 17:09:34 »

So they (IMSTO?) have already tested the printing?

iamtootallforthis · « **Reply #1316 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:43:21 »

If anyone wants to jump ship I'm interested in a blank black or aurebesh

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1317 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 11:03:35 »

Yes dyesub test is done too.

Zacapa · « **Reply #1318 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 16:57:44 »

Will there be another round of this set in the near future?

user 18 · « **Reply #1319 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 16:59:59 »

Quote from: Zacapa on Sat, 12 July 2014, 16:57:44

Will there be another round of this set in the near future?

There will likely be more buys of thick PBT cherry profile in the future, although I can't say for certain.

There probably won't be another buy in this colorway for a long time though -- I think some people have already waited years for this one. If you'd like to pick up a set, some people are selling their orders, or you can post in classifieds once the buy has been completed and you've made enough posts.

CommonCurt · « **Reply #1320 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:02:02 »

Quote from: user 18 on Sat, 12 July 2014, 16:59:59

Quote from: Zacapa on Sat, 12 July 2014, 16:57:44
Will there be another round of this set in the near future?

There will likely be more buys of thick PBT cherry profile in the future, although I can't say for certain.

I hope there will be more thick cherry PBT in the future. That is all I use most of the time.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1321 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:53:41 »

As soon as this is actually wrapped up as in shipped out to all of you I will start a new PBT groupbuy probably on white. I have no idea when I will rerun black/dark PBT sets again though. Considering giving POM which would be in black a run since they are really cheap $28 per set price. But, those will only be blank or possible with engraved.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #1322 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 19:00:43 »

POM would be sweet just to have around.

strict · « **Reply #1323 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 19:43:37 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:53:41

As soon as this is actually wrapped up as in shipped out to all of you I will start a new PBT groupbuy probably on white. I have no idea when I will rerun black/dark PBT sets again though. Considering giving POM which would be in black a run since they are really cheap $28 per set price. But, those will only be blank or possible with engraved.

I would totally be down for a black Cherry profile POM blank set. I've never tried POM but if I were going to, that would be the set I would want. Especially for that price!

dante · « **Reply #1324 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 21:32:39 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:53:41

... Considering giving POM which would be in black a run since they are really cheap $28 per set price. But, those will only be blank or possible with engraved.

t2russo · « **Reply #1325 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 21:33:56 »

Yes plz I'm lazy and don't want to organize anything. POM and PBT compliment each other great and are a nice variety.

dante · « **Reply #1326 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 23:05:25 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:53:41

As soon as this is actually wrapped up as in shipped out to all of you I will start a new PBT groupbuy probably on white. I have no idea when I will rerun black/dark PBT sets again though. Considering giving POM which would be in black a run since they are really cheap $28 per set price. But, those will only be blank or possible with engraved.

If side engraved is possible this would be ideal. There is only one board to have those types of keycaps and it was a Noppoo Choc Pro RF which was sold for a limited time. Hell I love blank but I'd go with side print if it meant more buyers. PLUM probably already set up for this.

Zacapa · « **Reply #1327 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 06:45:08 »

I more or less know the difference between ABS and PBT. How is POM compared to those?

dante · « **Reply #1328 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 12:27:43 »

Quote from: Zacapa on Sun, 13 July 2014, 06:45:08

I more or less know the difference between ABS and PBT. How is POM compared to those?

Similiar to PBT but instead of feeling dry it feels "wet" and typically feel very smooth.

Like PBT it takes a while to shine.

Oobly · « **Reply #1329 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 15:20:05 »

Quote from: dante on Sun, 13 July 2014, 12:27:43

Quote from: Zacapa on Sun, 13 July 2014, 06:45:08
I more or less know the difference between ABS and PBT. How is POM compared to those?

Similiar to PBT but instead of feeling dry it feels "wet" and typically feel very smooth.

Like PBT it takes a while to shine.

It's denser than PBT and ABS, too, so feels heavier. IMHO it's the best feeling keycap material. It's "slicker" than ABS, but doesn't get "sticky" like smooth ABS. Deepens the switch sound even more than PBT.

I would absolutely LOVE a set of doubleshot thick Cherry profile POM caps!

I want legends, but that's a bit of a problem with POM since AFAIK they can't be dyesubbed, so the only untextured legend type is doubleshot.

I really don't like front-printed (ninja) legends... Got a Ducky with some and they aren't visible enough to help, since they tend to be hidden more by the angle I type at and my fingers. I may as well be typing with blanks.

Laser · « **Reply #1330 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 16:50:47 »

Due to summer $$ problems, i'm ready to let go to (transfer) my "BLACK on BLACK" set for the sum i paid for it
(75$ + 3$ GB fee + 13$ shipping + 4$ paypal tax = 95$).

PolaBurrr · « **Reply #1331 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 17:18:04 »

would the possible POM run in the future be thick? Do they even have thick POM?

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1332 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 01:36:07 »

Yeah POM it's same thick like this

bazh · « **Reply #1333 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 12:37:35 »

is that the same thickness with the POM caps on those black G80-3000 boards Ivan?

geniekid · « **Reply #1334 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 13:10:25 »

Should use POM Juice colors and make Pom Poms. Yeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaa

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1335 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 13:47:01 »

Yes same thing as Cherry POMs.

Other colors POM might be cool, but I am not sure about doing another very long lead time custom color deal again... maybe in the future. Black is what they make normally so I think it would be easier that way and a LOT faster.

Oobly · « **Reply #1336 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 14:08:22 »

Quote from: geniekid on Mon, 14 July 2014, 13:10:25

Should use POM Juice colors and make Pom Poms. Yeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaa

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WoR alphas with RoW mods?

For PBT, those red and white colours would be alright, but I'd truly love that GreenTea colourway!

For a POM set I'd rather have doubleshot WoB alphas and.... doubleshot WoB mods. With POM it may be possible to use a semi-translucent white, so they will also work for backlighting

Keytrun · « **Reply #1337 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 14:58:08 »

I haven't checked this page in a while and, honestly, until just the other day I completely forgot that I had even ordered a set. What exactly is going on with this? Weren't we originally supposed to get our sets back in March or April? Is there a projected time frame for when we'll get our keys?

bazh · « **Reply #1338 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 23:21:06 »

wait, I thought they couldn't do doubleshot with POM?

patthebaker17 · « **Reply #1339 on:** Tue, 15 July 2014, 00:48:02 »

If anyone is letting go a black on black US set please pm me!

TBone · « **Reply #1340 on:** Tue, 15 July 2014, 08:39:12 »

Quote from: patthebaker17 on Tue, 15 July 2014, 00:48:02

If anyone is letting go a black on black US set please pm me!

PM Laser!!!

Ridillz · « **Reply #1341 on:** Wed, 16 July 2014, 19:39:30 »

The wait is real

One blurry camera phone picture could keep me satiated for another 6 months

Eszett · « **Reply #1342 on:** Thu, 17 July 2014, 17:04:51 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:53:41

As soon as this is actually wrapped up as in shipped out to all of you I will start a new PBT groupbuy probably on white.

I’m interested in white ones, Ivan, please inform me, when you get it going.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1343 on:** Thu, 17 July 2014, 19:17:50 »

I generally announce in the IC thread when it goes onto a buy so you could keep an eye on this http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54708.0

I was kind of hesitant to post this as it's such a superbad potato... but here is a sample of the dyesub on a chip, not a key. It will give a rough idea of what we will be getting but the plastic won't be streaky.

GSimon · « **Reply #1344 on:** Thu, 17 July 2014, 21:27:07 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 17 July 2014, 19:17:50

I generally announce in the IC thread when it goes onto a buy so you could keep an eye on this http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54708.0

I was kind of hesitant to post this as it's such a superbad potato... but here is a sample of the dyesub on a chip, not a key. It will give a rough idea of what we will be getting but the plastic won't be streaky.
(Attachment Link)

Cool! I like it. Granted it's not the most impressive photo/sample but to me it's promising, at least contrast wise.

TBone · « **Reply #1345 on:** Thu, 17 July 2014, 21:41:19 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 17 July 2014, 19:17:50

I generally announce in the IC thread when it goes onto a buy so you could keep an eye on this http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54708.0

I was kind of hesitant to post this as it's such a superbad potato... but here is a sample of the dyesub on a chip, not a key. It will give a rough idea of what we will be getting but the plastic won't be streaky.
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Oh god I'm regretting getting the blanks only

but I guess I'll be able to pick up a set in the classifieds hopefully if I want them bad enough.

pr0ximity · « **Reply #1346 on:** Thu, 17 July 2014, 22:31:21 »

Ask for potato pics and ye shall receive

jorgenslee · « **Reply #1347 on:** Thu, 17 July 2014, 23:35:02 »

Quote from: TBone on Thu, 17 July 2014, 21:41:19

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 17 July 2014, 19:17:50
I generally announce in the IC thread when it goes onto a buy so you could keep an eye on this http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54708.0

I was kind of hesitant to post this as it's such a superbad potato... but here is a sample of the dyesub on a chip, not a key. It will give a rough idea of what we will be getting but the plastic won't be streaky.
(Attachment Link)

Oh god I'm regretting getting the blanks only but I guess I'll be able to pick up a set in the classifieds hopefully if I want them bad enough.

same here. I hope I could turn back time and change my order. I just got too many blank key set that my wife is complaining coz she cant use my keyboard..

JaccoW · « **Reply #1348 on:** Fri, 18 July 2014, 00:53:11 »

Visionary Elite dyesub orderers unite!

That looks great Ivan. As contrasty as you can expect from dyesub and dark enough to still be readable.

cribbit · « **Reply #1349 on:** Fri, 18 July 2014, 01:06:45 »

+1 to doing POMs next.

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