[IC] Alps Throwback - 60% DCS Alps keycap set for Modern M0110 + other layouts

[euphxenos]

I'd be looking to use this with my Southpaw 65 (65%, with a numpad on the left side) when it gets here.  It looks like I'd need base, nav, ortholinear (for the 1U R4 ctrl and alt), and arrows.  I'd still be missing the R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn for the 65% portion, and I'd have nothing at all for the numpad.  I'd be interested in seeing the R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn added to the Nav/65 kit.  If I have to buy the ortholinear kit for the ctrl and alt kit, so be it, but those would probably be good additions to a 65% kit.  However, it's the absence of a numpad kit that kills this for me.  Admittedly, that's an oddball keyboard I'm looking to cover, and I'm probably better off hoping SP restocks Alps Granite.

[waldorf120]

I'm probably better off hoping SP restocks Alps Granite.

Alps caps are more likely to grow from actual granite than for SP to restock that set 

[get_weird]

Is there a pricing estimate for the other kits, especially the nav/65% one?

[_ODIN_]

What do you guys think about a survey in which you are able to check a box whether you are interested in this keyset or not. I could be a way to resolve the MOQ question.

[foxmancore]

PBT and I'm in

[GeneriksGiraffe]

What do you guys think about a survey in which you are able to check a box whether you are interested in this keyset or not. I could be a way to resolve the MOQ question.

Yes, I would like some closure on that. This GB would be my main motivation in joining the Modern M0110 group buy and I would like to know soon whether I should prep my wallet or not.

[_ODIN_]

What do you guys think about a survey in which you are able to check a box whether you are interested in this keyset or not. I could be a way to resolve the MOQ question.

Yes, I would like some closure on that. This GB would be my main motivation in joining the Modern M0110 group buy and I would like to know soon whether I should prep my wallet or not.

same

[vafan]

I'm in

[whalid]

Hi!

Just created this account. Count me in.
I would prefer enough keys to make a 87. But I can live with a 64.

Whalid

[Tarienn]

From this day forth, I pledge to back anything Alps related. Including this set. As long as a Control key to replace caps lock is included, this is a sure buy for me.

[M4dn3ss]

I know this is kind of meant for Modern M0110, an Apple-like keyboard, but it would be fantastic if we could get an extra 1.25 Alt and Menu key for Windows/Linux users as an option, plus Windows keys (preferably with the classic W95 logo )

[chicagoboss25]

Is there a pricing estimate for the other kits, especially the nav/65% one?

Pricing is now posted based on the latest version of the kits in my first post

I know this is kind of meant for Modern M0110, an Apple-like keyboard, but it would be fantastic if we could get an extra 1.25 Alt and Menu key for Windows/Linux users as an option, plus Windows keys (preferably with the classic W95 logo )

Noted! Will try to add this to the base kit and hopefully won't affect price too much but I'll check.

From this day forth, I pledge to back anything Alps related. Including this set. As long as a Control key to replace caps lock is included, this is a sure buy for me.

Did you mean for R3 (1.75u key)? We have that included in the base kit already.

Hi!

Just created this account. Count me in.
I would prefer enough keys to make a 87. But I can live with a 64.

Whalid

Thank you! You can fill a standard 87-key TKL keyboard with base + Nav/65%. EDIT: you also need to order arrows with Base + Nav/65% in order to fill out a complete TKL keyboard (arrows were broken out into a separate kit because they could be used for ortholinear or TKL in a modular way).

PBT and I'm in

Of course The plan is to go dye-subbed PBT and pricing as-is reflects that.

[chicagoboss25]

What do you guys think about a survey in which you are able to check a box whether you are interested in this keyset or not. I could be a way to resolve the MOQ question.

Done: https://goo.gl/forms/Ecjce1WjVBhx2DYE2

Please fill out the form and let me know what you think! The pricing is high compared to a typical GMK group buy that has more compatible, but given how hard it is to come by Alps keycaps period, let alone brand new PBT ones, I think this is a pretty interesting GB that should fit a lot of DIY Alps builds out there (like Alps64 with AEK or HHKB style layout, Modern M0110, KBParadise Alps clone/Matias keyboards, Planck, Nyquist, Let's Split, Preonic, Iris, LFKeyboards customs, etc.)

[ramblinrose]

Nice to see more alps sets being made!

[godlikekitten]

Filled out!  Was actually just looking into building an alps board too but don't want aek caps 

[Bael_Zharon]

This looks great! I'm in on the Modern M0110 at the end of this month and would love to have this to go with it.

[alisonica]

I'm in for 2 sets no matter the cost. However I do hope to see more novelties, i mean there's not much choice out there.

[meepmeep]

Oh man I like this set!

[_ODIN_]

we need some thick pbt goodness

[chicagoboss25]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

[_ODIN_]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

Nice

[alisonica]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

I love you. I will love you even more if there can be a spacebar kit for the longer spacebars 6-7u. But on a serious note, Thick PBT Throwback when?

[M4dn3ss]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

Any chance of an optional Windows kit? The base only has one 1.25 Alt

[deskcandy]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

Any chance of an optional Windows kit? The base only has one 1.25 Alt

We updated the base with a better windows kit so keep a lookout

GB going live in 2 hours!

[M4dn3ss]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

Any chance of an optional Windows kit? The base only has one 1.25 Alt

We updated the base with a better windows kit so keep a lookout

GB going live in 2 hours!

Awesome, looking forward to it (I would have bought it anyway but that's great to have )

[_ODIN_]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

Any chance of an optional Windows kit? The base only has one 1.25 Alt

We updated the base with a better windows kit so keep a lookout

GB going live in 2 hours!

EU Proxy?

[M4dn3ss]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

Any chance of an optional Windows kit? The base only has one 1.25 Alt

We updated the base with a better windows kit so keep a lookout

GB going live in 2 hours!

BTW, just want to check, because the image doesn't show it, but is it only the 1x 1u and 1x 1.25u Win key and 1x 1.25 Alt?

(edit: accidentally made a new post but couldn't figure out how to delete it)

[deskcandy]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

Any chance of an optional Windows kit? The base only has one 1.25 Alt

We updated the base with a better windows kit so keep a lookout

GB going live in 2 hours!

EU Proxy?

It will be Mykeyboard.eu but the product listing is not up yet. Stay tuned.

[asury]

Is Zfrontier going to serve as a proxy for Asian/SEA buyer?

[_ODIN_]

how thick are the keycaps?

[foxmancore]

Is Zfrontier going to serve as a proxy for Asian/SEA buyer?

I think zfrontier only proxies for China. If you live in another Asian country you're better off ordering from deskcandy directly

[deskcandy]

how thick are the keycaps?

Approx 0.8mm - check out Fluffypupper22's keycap profile comparison video:

Those are the ABS version but this set is being produced in PBT instead of ABS for better stem stability.

Mykeyboard.eu is most likely going to be EU proxy and once that's settled I'll create an official GB thread here. We definitely need help! Keycap set is not that far along to 50 MOQ for the base, I am committed to making sure this keycap set gets across the line but really need the community's help to make it happen so if you filled out the IC form and are in the US please head over to Desk Candy to check out the keycap set

[deskcandy]

Thanks everyone for filling out the form! Got some good feedback and planning to move forward on 6/29 with the group buy.

Per your requests, I am going to add two more keys to the base kit with NO impact on pricing: you will also get a red 'esc' R1 keycap and a gray '~' keycap for those of you who like HHKB layouts and symmetry

Any chance of an optional Windows kit? The base only has one 1.25 Alt

We updated the base with a better windows kit so keep a lookout

GB going live in 2 hours!

EU Proxy?

EU proxy is officially up now

https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/alps-throwback-kecap-set_89/

[asury]

I'm in, common guys let's hit the MOQ! 

[nevin]

dying for one of these "apple" keysets to have the command keys as open apple & closed apple. those keys have not been produced since the early 80's and some of us that started on apple that early remember them fondly.