Post by: jzhen on Thu, 13 October 2016, 18:44:13
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[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=85186.0][img width=400 height=100]http://i.imgur.com/me09bHp.png[/img][/url]Hey all! Since watermelon is the greatest fruit in the world, I decided to try my hand at making a set. These will be PBT with colored dyesubs. Any suggestions or criticism is greatly appreciated.
Renders:
(https://i.imgur.com/urr8bCx.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/6eg7yIS.png)
Poll:
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-Watermelon-PBT-DSA-set (https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-Watermelon-PBT-DSA-set)
Base Kit:
Gorton Modified font
WFJ base with RCL dyesub
RCL base with RCM dyesub
VCA base with VCD dyesub
(https://i.imgur.com/HUkBCFb.png)
Note: Since there's been a few requests for pink alphas, I'll leave the below image here also. If there's enough interest, I can separate the alphas from modifiers, so there can be options for white or pink alphas. Biggest concern is that it will need to reach minimum order quantity. However, I don't plan on have multiple modifiers kits, as I want to have as little amount of kits as necessary.
(https://i.imgur.com/ax5FkKY.png)
Novelties:
RCL base with black watermelon seeds
VCA base with VCD watermelon rinds
(https://i.imgur.com/Fbe3t6I.png)
Additional Novelties:
Everything is up in the air, but depending on interest, some of these can be added into the current novelties kit, or combined into a separate one.
(https://i.imgur.com/3wKR5RD.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/XKNFAYU.png)
Adapter Kit:
(http://i.imgur.com/ib6Kgsc.png)
ISO Kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/aFdwoZL.png)
Numpad Kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/2CpbUql.png)
Mockups:
(https://i.imgur.com/k13Hew7.png)
Q & A:
Q: Where would this group buy be run?
A: Undecided, but open to suggestions.
Q: Why not ABS?
A: Wasn't a huge fan of the colors. PBT colors fit this set much better.
Q: Where is the [something] kit?
A: I'm open to making more kits if there is enough interest.
Q: Why the pastel colors?
A: I personally prefer the pastels and also think there aren't enough kits currently that are more subtle.
Q: Why are the alphas white and not pink?
A: I wanted a keyset that was more subtle and inspired by the aesthetic of watermelon, rather than one that just illustrates a watermelon slice.
Poll:
tomboy has created a Massdrop poll for people interested in alps.
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-Watermelon-PBT-DSA-set (https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-Watermelon-PBT-DSA-set)
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Post by: Dr_Alphabet on Thu, 13 October 2016, 18:52:59
edit: I really do love the novelties on this set. I've always thought novelties were kind of distracting and cluttered looking, but would totes buy these.
Post by: beamingrobot on Thu, 13 October 2016, 19:19:49
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 13 October 2016, 19:25:36
Post by: jlancer on Thu, 13 October 2016, 19:55:23
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 13 October 2016, 20:51:40
Post by: Parva Ovis on Thu, 13 October 2016, 20:52:52
Post by: mrboovn on Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:39:57
Post by: Dr_Alphabet on Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:50:46
The color way is nice.But the novelties need some improvement :thumb:I disagree with this. I don't usually go in for novelties, like, at all but I love these.
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Post by: mrboovn on Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:53:13
I think the novelties is still simple,especially in Green ,but it is just my opinion :pThe color way is nice.But the novelties need some improvement :thumb:I disagree with this. I don't usually go in for novelties, like, at all but I love these.
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Post by: audax989 on Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:55:59
will the novelties pack be 2 separate sets?
Post by: Dr_Alphabet on Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:56:06
The simplicity is what I like so much about it! But like you said, it's just an opinion =)I think the novelties is still simple,especially in Green ,but it is just my opinionThe color way is nice.But the novelties need some improvement :thumb:I disagree with this. I don't usually go in for novelties, like, at all but I love these.
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Post by: jzhen on Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:56:31
Definitely open to any suggestions on novelties for those that feel it may be lacking. I purposely went the minimalist route, so the watermelon theme isn't super blatant.
love the colorway!The plan was to keep 2 separate sets, since I feel most people may not want the 1u caps kit. All the basics are in the first one, but I can combine them if there seems to be equal interest in both.
will the novelties pack be 2 separate sets?
Post by: Nerdiary on Thu, 13 October 2016, 22:10:04
Post by: jebbra on Thu, 13 October 2016, 23:03:21
Post by: lawnzie on Fri, 14 October 2016, 00:47:52
Ditch the white. Why not making the alphas pink? it gives the wholeness feeling of watermelon.2nding this, alphas being pink would be awesome
Post by: jjanssen1 on Fri, 14 October 2016, 00:58:04
I think that this has already been done though?
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/4qkbsa/keyboard_art_juicy_keyset_2nd_draft/
Regards
-Joshua
Post by: tomboy on Fri, 14 October 2016, 04:35:44
Post by: jzhen on Fri, 14 October 2016, 09:35:55
Love it (pbt <3), would buy in an instant! (I'd love to see 1.5 novelties too)
Thank you! What would you like to see on the 1.5u novelties?
Ditch the white. Why not making the alphas pink? it gives the wholeness feeling of watermelon.
I've been getting this question quite a lot. ;) I purposely strayed away from making the keyset an illustration of a watermelon and went with something more subtle.
Looking good :thumb:
I think that this has already been done though?
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/4qkbsa/keyboard_art_juicy_keyset_2nd_draft/
Regards
-Joshua
Quite a different approach. That set looks awesome, but I prefer something more subtle and less vibrant on my keyboard.
Post by: Saiph on Fri, 14 October 2016, 11:13:55
Post by: TheCappy on Fri, 14 October 2016, 11:37:43
Post by: Saiph on Fri, 14 October 2016, 11:41:40
I would buy it. Couldn't tell by the pic but will it fit the leopold fc660? Needs a plethora of sizes for novelties. I want watermelon everywhere.I believe you would just need the base kit and adapter kit.
EDIT: Actually, I just realized the right shift on the fc660m is a 2.25 shift. There isn't a kit with an extra of those.
Post by: jzhen on Fri, 14 October 2016, 12:02:40
I would buy it. Couldn't tell by the pic but will it fit the leopold fc660? Needs a plethora of sizes for novelties. I want watermelon everywhere.
If you let me know which sizes you'd be interested in, I add some more novelties pictures in those sizes. :)
Post by: tomboy on Fri, 14 October 2016, 12:25:25
Love it (pbt <3), would buy in an instant! (I'd love to see 1.5 novelties too)Thank you! What would you like to see on the 1.5u novelties?
The watermelon rinds maybe, but pretty much anything works (I'd use them for the thumb keys of the atreus, but they could also work on boards with 1.5 ctrl and alt).
Are there any plans for maybe supporting alps too?
Post by: seville57 on Fri, 14 October 2016, 12:43:19
Post by: Saiph on Fri, 14 October 2016, 13:07:46
Post by: jzhen on Fri, 14 October 2016, 13:23:24
The watermelon rinds maybe, but pretty much anything works (I'd use them for the thumb keys of the atreus, but they could also work on boards with 1.5 ctrl and alt).
Are there any plans for maybe supporting alps too?
Sure, I can definitely add some options for 1.5u caps! As for alps, it's possible if there's enough interest.
Edit: Added to initial post!
Lookin great but as some folks (me too) want pink alphas why don't do a pink alpha set/kit. It is to much white, if you use the set on a white k-board. If this GB happend, have to get a 550 Paracord Watermelon sleeved USB cable to match the keycaps set.
I've added an image with pink alphas to the original post.
Post by: jzhen on Fri, 14 October 2016, 15:49:07
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-Watermelon-PBT-DSA-set (https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-Watermelon-PBT-DSA-set)
Post by: seville57 on Fri, 14 October 2016, 16:13:35
The watermelon rinds maybe, but pretty much anything works (I'd use them for the thumb keys of the atreus, but they could also work on boards with 1.5 ctrl and alt).
Are there any plans for maybe supporting alps too?
Sure, I can definitely add some options for 1.5u caps! As for alps, it's possible if there's enough interest.
Edit: Added to initial post!Lookin great but as some folks (me too) want pink alphas why don't do a pink alpha set/kit. It is to much white, if you use the set on a white k-board. If this GB happend, have to get a 550 Paracord Watermelon sleeved USB cable to match the keycaps set.
I've added an image with pink alphas to the original post.
tomboy has created a Massdrop poll for those interested in alps. I've also linked it in initial post.
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-Watermelon-PBT-DSA-set (https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-Watermelon-PBT-DSA-set)
Thanks, lookin much better now and voted for MX.
Post by: jzhen on Fri, 14 October 2016, 22:46:32
Post by: BAS1C on Fri, 14 October 2016, 23:56:33
Post by: PollandAkuma on Sat, 15 October 2016, 09:10:32
Post by: jzhen on Sat, 15 October 2016, 19:07:14
I would buy hands down, as long as we get a standard enter key and the seeds is more of a novelty.
Awesome! The seed and rind keys are all part of a novelties kit, so no worries there.
Post by: Cony_WANG on Sat, 15 October 2016, 20:10:47
Post by: jzhen on Sun, 16 October 2016, 01:12:20
Is this 2-shot pbt or dye-sub pbt?
This is dyesub pbt.
Post by: Sissy on Sun, 16 October 2016, 04:16:36
Post by: MudoLabudovo on Sun, 16 October 2016, 08:26:51
Please support for alps
Post by: menuhin on Sun, 16 October 2016, 09:50:08
It is one of the very few attempts to have DSA Pbt key caps... and for ALPS!
If I put them on an Infinity 60%, then it will be called "Infinity Watermelon"! :p
Post by: Wingpad on Sun, 16 October 2016, 21:28:56
Ahhh, this would look marvelous on my orange alps board!Alps support would be amazing - I could finally have the fruit themed board of my dreams!
Please support for alps
Post by: jzhen on Sun, 16 October 2016, 22:38:13
Ahhh, this would look marvelous on my orange alps board!
Please support for alps
Ahhh, this would look marvelous on my orange alps board!Alps support would be amazing - I could finally have the fruit themed board of my dreams!
Please support for alps
As long as there's enough interest for alps, it can happen! Be sure to vote in the Massdrop poll linked in the first post.
Post by: jzhen on Mon, 17 October 2016, 12:17:09
Post by: the_marsbar on Mon, 17 October 2016, 12:56:39
Post by: GeoTang on Wed, 19 October 2016, 19:46:53
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 19 October 2016, 20:07:19
Post by: jzhen on Sun, 23 October 2016, 15:57:29
If you haven't already, please vote on the Massdrop poll and help generate some attention!
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-IC-Watermelon-PBT-DSA-set
Post by: fanman888 on Mon, 24 October 2016, 14:25:20
Post by: jzhen on Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:24:06
Any updates on this? Really hoping this gets to the GB stage so I can pick up a set for myself and my GF. Both our favorite fruit is watermelon :))
I'm looking into how to get it to the GB stage from just an interest check. Will keep the thread updated with any progress! Glad you're interested--watermelon is definitely the best ;)
Post by: Yumelon on Thu, 27 October 2016, 02:20:50
Post by: Omnipotent on Thu, 27 October 2016, 03:07:06
Post by: jzhen on Fri, 28 October 2016, 12:02:00
Nice! We have been needing a set like this. Voted for ya already and wishing you the best! :thumb:
Thank you! :)
Post by: graefeln on Fri, 28 October 2016, 16:38:46
Hell, even without the Ergodox set, I may be in for a set - use the alphanumeric and try and pick up some decently matched blanks for the rest.
Post by: jzhen on Sun, 30 October 2016, 19:15:14
I'd be interested in an Alps Ergodox set. It looks like they ran out of Alps caps on the Infinity Ergodox drop and quite a few people have posted about it - maybe it would be possible to capitalize on that.
Hell, even without the Ergodox set, I may be in for a set - use the alphanumeric and try and pick up some decently matched blanks for the rest.
Thanks, glad you like it! The Massdrop poll doesn't seem to have too many people wanting an alps set, but you never know what might happen!
Post by: PollandAkuma on Mon, 31 October 2016, 19:18:38
Post by: jzhen on Wed, 02 November 2016, 11:35:53
I wonder how this set would look on GMK... too bad gmk colours are a bit limiting :/
I think it'd look pretty good with 3A and 3C for colors, actually! But, not a huge fan of the positioning/font of the lettering on GMK personally.
Post by: steven_g on Thu, 03 November 2016, 20:18:55
Post by: ticktwo on Sat, 05 November 2016, 10:26:34
Post by: Corsa1r on Mon, 07 November 2016, 12:16:49
Post by: beltet on Mon, 07 November 2016, 17:10:05
Post by: jzhen on Tue, 08 November 2016, 11:21:12
I think this set is perfect. I really like the fact that you chose white alphas, it definitely results in a more subtle and better aesthetic with the pastels.
Thanks! Glad to see some support for the white alphas. :)
Post by: jzhen on Tue, 08 November 2016, 15:32:28
Looks awesome. With international kit i will probably support it.
There will definitely be an international kit! :)
Post by: stverhae on Mon, 14 November 2016, 15:25:01
In reaction of the vote having higher MX results (kinda normal): do realize that the amount of people actual going trough with the purchase after voting will most likely be significantly higher for the ALPS voters (and silent folllowers). Simply due to the fact that MX folks have near unlimited options whereas ALPS users nearly get no cool keycaps options ever.
Also, just realized how awesome the 2U caps with the watermelon seeds will look on the ergodox, since they sit right next to eachother they will form an actual watermelon, pure dead awesome!! can't wait!
Speaking of wait, any idea when you are planning to put in the order when everything goes well?
Post by: jzhen on Wed, 16 November 2016, 09:51:04
An ALPS run of these keycaps would be over the top awesome!!! Will definiately order 1, possibly 2!
In reaction of the vote having higher MX results (kinda normal): do realize that the amount of people actual going trough with the purchase after voting will most likely be significantly higher for the ALPS voters (and silent folllowers). Simply due to the fact that MX folks have near unlimited options whereas ALPS users nearly get no cool keycaps options ever.
Also, just realized how awesome the 2U caps with the watermelon seeds will look on the ergodox, since they sit right next to eachother they will form an actual watermelon, pure dead awesome!! can't wait!
Speaking of wait, any idea when you are planning to put in the order when everything goes well?
I'll definitely keep that in mind, thanks! :)
As for orders, still trying to get the attention of Massdrop/some other company. I do have quotes from Signature Plastics, but organizing a group buy myself would be too crazy for me.
Post by: fanman888 on Fri, 18 November 2016, 10:34:39
Post by: jzhen on Mon, 28 November 2016, 10:33:59
Finally was able to secure a KK watermelon v1 and v2 as well as a KK watermelon keychain. Just need a sleeve and this key cap set :p
Awesome! What does the keychain look like?
Post by: Andy_Nixeus on Thu, 15 December 2016, 15:52:34
Post by: trenzafeeds on Fri, 16 December 2016, 11:30:39
Post by: jzhen on Fri, 23 December 2016, 15:29:36
Post by: rabbitfire on Fri, 23 December 2016, 18:20:39
Post by: Harms on Sat, 24 December 2016, 01:10:28
Just an update: I've contacted Massdrop about this set and was told I'd get an update when they start setting the 2017 drop schedule. Will keep you guys posted!
That is awesome, congrats :). Would an Alps set be featured in the drop?
Post by: bbmathlvr on Wed, 28 December 2016, 12:01:03
Post by: happylacquer on Sat, 31 December 2016, 23:29:33
I can't tell if that's a 6.5x or 7x in the addon kit. If it's 6.5 then i'm a buyer for sure.
Post by: hnrk on Tue, 03 January 2017, 06:09:31
But I'm thinking... this set on a rose gold M65! Thoughts?
Post by: happylacquer on Tue, 03 January 2017, 09:36:00
Post by: hnrk on Tue, 03 January 2017, 21:30:16
Well I just heard from OP that non-6x spacebar should be an option so consider me and my K65 in on this. =) I personally think the melons will look SICK on the metal housing.
If this can drop around the same time as the M65 then I'd definitely be interested.
Post by: jzhen on Wed, 04 January 2017, 16:30:16
That is awesome, congrats :). Would an Alps set be featured in the drop?
It's possible! There seems to be quite some interest in the Massdrop poll. Nothing is set in stone yet, so keep your eye out! I'll update the thread once I have more information if this drop can go through.
The renders won't load for me, any chance you could upload to imgur?
But I'm thinking... this set on a rose gold M65! Thoughts?
Reuploaded with imgur links! Let me know if you can see these. :)
Post by: hnrk on Wed, 04 January 2017, 23:03:48
That is awesome, congrats :). Would an Alps set be featured in the drop?
It's possible! There seems to be quite some interest in the Massdrop poll. Nothing is set in stone yet, so keep your eye out! I'll update the thread once I have more information if this drop can go through.The renders won't load for me, any chance you could upload to imgur?
But I'm thinking... this set on a rose gold M65! Thoughts?
Reuploaded with imgur links! Let me know if you can see these. :)
Yep, loads immediately now! :)
Post by: happylacquer on Thu, 05 January 2017, 02:55:33
Post by: BAS1C on Fri, 06 January 2017, 10:02:27
Post by: qn0x on Fri, 06 January 2017, 10:39:59
Post by: happylacquer on Sat, 07 January 2017, 15:08:12
Man when I signed up here I told myself I'm not buying any caps, boards only, that lasted long time...
Post by: jzhen on Sat, 07 January 2017, 19:14:15
Post by: happylacquer on Mon, 09 January 2017, 12:19:55
Thanks for all the support everyone! Hopefully this will become a drop sometime this year! :)
There isn't any chance you might do it not through massdrop is there? It's fine if you do so they take care of it, but man are they slooooow
Post by: jzhen on Mon, 09 January 2017, 18:04:14
Post by: tomboy on Sun, 05 March 2017, 07:03:58
Post by: beltet on Fri, 14 April 2017, 07:39:42
Any news on this set?
Also would like to know.
Post by: minimeanie on Wed, 12 July 2017, 12:17:40