Author Topic: [GB] GMK ThinkCaps (shipping) (Read 92952 times)

sefixmm · « **Reply #100 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 04:29:27 »

Does anyone had any news about the production ?

Jo_hannes · « **Reply #101 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 04:34:57 »

Quote from: sefixmm on Tue, 03 August 2021, 04:29:27

Does anyone had any news about the production ?

Ja, see here: https://omnitype.com/blogs/timelines/gmk-thinkcaps

However, don't believe the date there, since the info from GMK is relatively old. Lots of other sets that ran before ThinkCaps have since been pushed farther back, so my optimistic guess for ThinkCaps would be late Q1 2022 (like March), my pessimistic guess is well into Q2 2022. Just conjecture, though.

Best,
Johannes

qnnoa · « **Reply #102 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 06:22:40 »

Classic look. Very clean. Awesome.

voodoo6k · « **Reply #103 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 07:57:07 »

Quote from: sefixmm on Tue, 03 August 2021, 04:29:27

Does anyone had any news about the production ?

Hi sefixmm,

We did round 1 of samples and will be doing round 2.

That's about it for now, thanks for asking.

sefixmm · « **Reply #104 on:** Fri, 13 August 2021, 11:31:47 »

Thanks for keeping us informed

voodoo6k · « **Reply #105 on:** Fri, 03 September 2021, 22:20:57 »

Hey everyone,

It's time to send in the graphics for the novelties. After months of not thinking about this set, a fresh look made me realize that the media keys* should probably be left-aligned.

Most GMK/Cherry legends are left-aligned, with the exception of the win and menu keys. For cohesion, I think left-aligning is best.

What do you think? Poll: https://forms.gle/BNbWhSYEfLJMjTZv5

Left-aligned vs centered

PS. I had to slightly alter the icons in order to meet GMK's requirements for minimum line thickness. I went with the open source Font Awesome play/pause and volume icons.

(*) Only the icons shown above will be modified. Dots remain the same.

sefixmm · « **Reply #106 on:** Sat, 04 September 2021, 02:25:43 »

I prefer centered, but in reality, both are great.

Edit, after looking at a keyboard with a GMK set, everything is align on left, so, yes, left is better

azzipa · « **Reply #107 on:** Sat, 04 September 2021, 09:52:55 »

left, to align with other keys.

thanks for your attention to detail!

hottrout · « **Reply #108 on:** Sun, 05 September 2021, 06:28:31 »

Left alignment please, keep it authentic.

xjejex · « **Reply #109 on:** Sat, 11 September 2021, 18:36:54 »

I'd say left alignment. Unfortunately missed out on the set, but definitely will be interested in extras, any estimates on when they will be available? TIA!

sefixmm · « **Reply #110 on:** Sat, 02 October 2021, 02:43:02 »

Find some news,

https://omnitype.com/blogs/timelines/gmk-thinkcaps

Jo_hannes · « **Reply #111 on:** Mon, 04 October 2021, 04:41:19 »

Quote from: sefixmm on Sat, 02 October 2021, 02:43:02

Find some news,
https://omnitype.com/blogs/timelines/gmk-thinkcaps

Great to see that there is progress. Now we just hope for very low delta-whatevs so that this can move forward.

/Johannes

davewongillies · « **Reply #112 on:** Mon, 15 November 2021, 11:57:16 »

Quote

GMK ThinkCaps:
+ Designer has received samples and is now awaiting GMK to ship the reference caps to them for comparison.

Latest updated from Omnitype as of Fri, 12 Nov

sefixmm · « **Reply #113 on:** Sun, 05 December 2021, 10:04:25 »

Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to the week of March 28th [pending color matching]

https://omnitype.com/blogs/timelines/gmk-thinkcaps

sefixmm · « **Reply #114 on:** Sat, 05 February 2022, 07:29:25 »

Does anyone have any informations about this GB ? (No news since more than 2 months)

zxer · « **Reply #115 on:** Sat, 05 February 2022, 08:24:33 »

The last update on the link in your post above is:

+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to the week of April 4th [pending color matching] (as of 1.7.2022)

No information about how colour matching is going though.

voodoo6k · « **Reply #116 on:** Sat, 05 February 2022, 09:02:28 »

Quote from: sefixmm on Sat, 05 February 2022, 07:29:25

Does anyone have any informations about this GB ? (No news since more than 2 months)

Quote from: zxer on Sat, 05 February 2022, 08:24:33

The last update on the link in your post above is:

+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to the week of April 4th [pending color matching] (as of 1.7.2022)

No information about how colour matching is going though.

Correct, and I'm just waiting on the last color sample.

VXQN · « **Reply #117 on:** Mon, 14 February 2022, 08:05:38 »

If we're STILL waiting on colour matching, then I think April is a pretty optimistic delivery prediction!

GarrettSucks · « **Reply #118 on:** Fri, 04 March 2022, 16:47:39 »

Just popping in to let everyone know that color matching has concluded and been approved. The updated shipping estimate is May 2022.

jpk6134 · « **Reply #119 on:** Sat, 05 March 2022, 15:54:54 »

Thanks for the update!

VXQN · « **Reply #120 on:** Mon, 07 March 2022, 05:25:53 »

Noice!

jpk6134 · « **Reply #121 on:** Sun, 08 May 2022, 17:52:38 »

Hope this is still on track!

phinix · « **Reply #122 on:** Sun, 08 May 2022, 18:05:38 »

I would love to see some extras, but might not be the case

sefixmm · « **Reply #123 on:** Tue, 10 May 2022, 02:38:34 »

Yes, any pics of the sample ?

voodoo6k · « **Reply #124 on:** Tue, 10 May 2022, 12:42:50 »

Quote from: sefixmm on Tue, 10 May 2022, 02:38:34

Yes, any pics of the sample ?

Blue was matched to a new T420 keyboard. Here are the samples compared to a Lenovo Preferred Pro:

In reality the colours will seem darker.

tngpq · « **Reply #125 on:** Tue, 10 May 2022, 19:42:04 »

I am so ready

sefixmm · « **Reply #126 on:** Wed, 11 May 2022, 09:39:04 »

Thanks, I'm so impatient to have it

hottrout · « **Reply #127 on:** Wed, 11 May 2022, 12:34:32 »

Colours look very well matched.

sefixmm · « **Reply #128 on:** Mon, 23 May 2022, 02:33:52 »

Received confirmation from GMK that these sets will be ready to ship out to from their warehouse to ours this month (as of 5.13.2022).

https://omnitype.com/blogs/timelines/gmk-thinkcaps

sefixmm · « **Reply #129 on:** Thu, 09 June 2022, 02:13:48 »

Good news

Production is complete and we are in the process of getting the shipment scheduled for pickup from the manufacturer's warehouse. (as of 6.3.2022)

https://omnitype.com/blogs/timelines/gmk-thinkcaps

jay6889 · « **Reply #130 on:** Thu, 09 June 2022, 02:24:57 »

Can't believe i missed this GB, hoping for the R2.

ALOHAKB · « **Reply #131 on:** Thu, 09 June 2022, 02:28:57 »

3U space bar appears, amazing

phinix · « **Reply #132 on:** Thu, 09 June 2022, 05:43:34 »

These are so nice, great set for darker caps.

mljs54 · « **Reply #133 on:** Tue, 28 June 2022, 21:57:35 »

Any update on when these will start to ship out to US buyers? Thanks

gfreeman11898 · « **Reply #134 on:** Wed, 29 June 2022, 11:37:32 »

From Omnitype email on 6.24.2022:

"The shipment is about to clear customs. Hopefully should arrive next week."

TimNL · « **Reply #135 on:** Tue, 05 July 2022, 03:51:31 »

There was a package from Candykeys yesterday

Very happy how this turned out! Thanks @voodoo6k

Flybeck · « **Reply #136 on:** Sat, 09 July 2022, 19:02:39 »

Any eta on when extras will happen?

Pejano · « **Reply #137 on:** Sun, 10 July 2022, 04:14:09 »

Super happy this finally arrived! Will post photos later. If anyone wants the NorDe keys from the NorDeUK kit let me know (I only want the UK keys).

Puddsy · « **Reply #138 on:** Sun, 10 July 2022, 14:35:29 »

Quote from: Flybeck on Sat, 09 July 2022, 19:02:39

Any eta on when extras will happen?

depends on vendor most likely

hatomugi · « **Reply #139 on:** Tue, 12 July 2022, 02:25:36 »

Today I just received SMS from FeDex that shipping started!
It was long time for wait..

FYI : I bought from zFrontier and it will deliver to Korea before 7/18.
I hope this information will help you guys. Have a good day!

gfreeman11898 · « **Reply #140 on:** Fri, 15 July 2022, 12:08:56 »

Finally...I've completed my "endgame", GSKT-00 and GMK ThinkCaps.

tokyovigilante · « **Reply #141 on:** Fri, 15 July 2022, 17:53:38 »

That moment when you think your TKL base set that you've waited two years for is missing half it's keys.... but then you lift the tray to find the second layer.

GLORIOUS.

MyManMart · « **Reply #142 on:** Fri, 15 July 2022, 22:01:22 »

Quote from: voodoo6k on Tue, 10 May 2022, 12:42:50

Quote from: sefixmm on Tue, 10 May 2022, 02:38:34
Yes, any pics of the sample ?

Blue was matched to a new T420 keyboard. Here are the samples compared to a Lenovo Preferred Pro:

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In reality the colours will seem darker.

Got my accent kit in today and was quite disappointed. I know you said it will seem darker in reality but I believe this is a departure from the thinkpad blue entirely. This picture is with me drowning it with light to make it as bright as possible. Any normal or natural light it is still very dark and I see it as more of a dark grey than a blue as shown in the second picture. Not sure if the accents kit ended up with a different blue than the base kit pictures from above but I could not get it even close to that hue of blue.

SuddenlyDonkey · « **Reply #143 on:** Fri, 15 July 2022, 22:31:45 »

Quote from: MyManMart on Fri, 15 July 2022, 22:01:22

Got my accent kit in today and was quite disappointed. I know you said it will seem darker in reality but I believe this is a departure from the thinkpad blue entirely. This picture is with me drowning it with light to make it as bright as possible. Any normal or natural light it is still very dark and I see it as more of a dark grey than a blue as shown in the second picture. Not sure if the accents kit ended up with a different blue than the base kit pictures from above but I could not get it even close to that hue of blue.

You're not alone. I came here to check this thread for the same reason regarding the accent kit.

fatpolomanjr · « **Reply #144 on:** Sat, 16 July 2022, 03:34:23 »

I found the blue to be very subtle in shade, but it seems pretty close to the classic Thinkpad blue.

voodoo6k · « **Reply #145 on:** Mon, 18 July 2022, 18:56:27 »

Quote from: MyManMart on Fri, 15 July 2022, 22:01:22

Quote from: voodoo6k on Tue, 10 May 2022, 12:42:50
Quote from: sefixmm on Tue, 10 May 2022, 02:38:34
Yes, any pics of the sample ?

Blue was matched to a new T420 keyboard. Here are the samples compared to a Lenovo Preferred Pro:

Show Image

In reality the colours will seem darker.

Got my accent kit in today and was quite disappointed. I know you said it will seem darker in reality but I believe this is a departure from the thinkpad blue entirely. This picture is with me drowning it with light to make it as bright as possible. Any normal or natural light it is still very dark and I see it as more of a dark grey than a blue as shown in the second picture. Not sure if the accents kit ended up with a different blue than the base kit pictures from above but I could not get it even close to that hue of blue.

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I don't disagree... the blue colour behaves strangely under low light.

We got samples of several RALs and Pantones, but in the end we matched the blue Enter key from a new T420 keyboard.

It definitely looks better on a board, but I'm still disappointed that not everyone is happy, particularly those who don't have a Thinkpad to compare to.

patcoll · « **Reply #146 on:** Tue, 26 July 2022, 19:02:34 »

Quote from: MyManMart on Fri, 15 July 2022, 22:01:22

Quote from: voodoo6k on Tue, 10 May 2022, 12:42:50
Quote from: sefixmm on Tue, 10 May 2022, 02:38:34
Yes, any pics of the sample ?

Blue was matched to a new T420 keyboard. Here are the samples compared to a Lenovo Preferred Pro:

Show Image

In reality the colours will seem darker.

Got my accent kit in today and was quite disappointed. I know you said it will seem darker in reality but I believe this is a departure from the thinkpad blue entirely. This picture is with me drowning it with light to make it as bright as possible. Any normal or natural light it is still very dark and I see it as more of a dark grey than a blue as shown in the second picture. Not sure if the accents kit ended up with a different blue than the base kit pictures from above but I could not get it even close to that hue of blue.

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Came here to say I am also disappointed in the blue. It’s not saturated enough, and it’s darker than it should be.

hineybush · « **Reply #147 on:** Tue, 26 July 2022, 19:59:56 »

keyset turned out very nicely. thanks yall

VXQN · « **Reply #148 on:** Wed, 27 July 2022, 06:16:10 »

Anyone else still waiting for their order from CandyKeys? Apparently the Rama caps are either lost, or still in transit, which is holding up those orders.

zxer · « **Reply #149 on:** Sun, 07 August 2022, 04:37:05 »

I'm still waiting on mine from Candykeys

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Author Topic: [GB] GMK ThinkCaps (shipping) (Read 92952 times)