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Title: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse & Radio Alphabet) | Confirmed vendors
Post by: switchlab.sg on Wed, 24 January 2024, 12:59:32
HEY EVERYONE!

Switchlab here and welcome to the IC for Cipher.
(https://i.imgur.com/WDb3UfV.jpeg)


DESIGN

Inspired by morse code and radio alphabets commonly used in the military for voice authentication/ procedures.


SPECS & PRICING
Switchlab
PBT keycaps
Dye sub legend
1.7mm thicc  ;)

Check out SL Sakuya (https://www.instagram.com/p/CoL2n-vAxf_/) for a review on our keycaps.



Base: Pre-order: $69
after GB In-stock: $75
(https://i.imgur.com/TwPQWEw.jpeg)

Morse Alphas: Pre-order: $20
after GB In-stock: $25
(https://i.imgur.com/Rbhj9Ks.jpeg)


Deskmat: $20
(https://i.imgur.com/jyJmFMW.jpeg)


COLLABORATIONS

Salvun

Morse Code Device Artisan keycap
Designed by MaxVoltar (MVKBCOM)
(https://i.imgur.com/lZNnG13.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/4zgHHBB.png)


NZ Caps


INTEREST CHECK

IC FORM (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2KS7uE1b7fa4Qvw0IqnrMPi1002mou7x5lHXNhamuk6qJuA/viewform?usp=sf_link)


SCHEDULE
Q1
Interest check phase
Finalize kitting & sample
Finalize Collaborations & Add-ons

GB Q2 2024
EST Fulfillment: Q3-4 2024

RENDERS

(https://i.imgur.com/nHRWWlZ.jpeg)   (https://i.imgur.com/6H4MuGM.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CLv62iD.jpg)   (https://i.imgur.com/GHJbVmi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SWftvna.jpg)   (https://i.imgur.com/YsVOczN.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JHMNH3Q.jpeg)   (https://i.imgur.com/bP1tY1J.jpg)

SAMPLES

1st Round
(https://i.imgur.com/TM6Yajc.jpeg)   (https://i.imgur.com/jWyf2SZ.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ytpCrKm.png)

Changes: Radio alphabet fonts will be thicken just slightly.


VENDORS

US - Spacecables
CA - Ashkeebs
EU - Keygem
UK - Proto[Typist]
SEA - Switchlab
OCE - Switchkeys
KR - Monstargear
If you're a vendor and interested kindly contact via discord/IG


SOCIALS

Follow us for updates and upcoming projects.

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/switchlab_/)

Discord (https://discord.com/invite/ec4g566ywW)


Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher
Post by: Rafa_n on Wed, 24 January 2024, 13:29:55
Reserved
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse code/Phonetic letters inspired keycaps)
Post by: NumPadEnjoyer on Sun, 28 January 2024, 20:40:30
Very interested gonna be keeping my eye on this
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse code/Phonetic letters inspired keycaps)
Post by: switchlab.sg on Mon, 29 January 2024, 03:45:33
-UPDATES-

29 Jan 2024
1.Vendor list updates.
2. There will be minor changes to the kitting which will highly see R3 Bumper/guiding(F, J, Num5) keys be removed due to manufacturing limitations but also the fact that the Bumps may interfere due to the design elements of Cipher. With that we will also be adjusting the pricing a little to compensate for this.
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: switchlab.sg on Tue, 06 February 2024, 02:50:07
-UPDATES-

6 Feb 2024
1. Added Deskmat design
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: vhaarr on Tue, 06 February 2024, 05:17:23
Have you considered doing a full alpha set with only morse symbols? Whatever you put on the "extra" keys does not really matter to me.
This would essentially make the set useful for all languages in a way.

So 12x R2, 11x R3, and 10x R4 1u keys, something like this:
[attach=1]

EDIT: Possibly include the numrow as well :-)
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: switchlab.sg on Tue, 06 February 2024, 21:51:38
Oh I see what you mean! I could put that up in the form to gauge the interest for it :)



Quote from: vhaarr on Tue, 06 February 2024, 05:17:23
Have you considered doing a full alpha set with only morse symbols? Whatever you put on the "extra" keys does not really matter to me.
This would essentially make the set useful for all languages in a way.

So 12x R2, 11x R3, and 10x R4 1u keys, something like this:
(Attachment Link)

EDIT: Possibly include the numrow as well :-)
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: vhaarr on Wed, 07 February 2024, 00:39:24
Quote from: switchlab.sg on Tue, 06 February 2024, 21:51:38
Oh I see what you mean! I could put that up in the form to gauge the interest for it :)

Cool I just hope it's not too late? Maybe everyone filled in the form already :P
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: Neongreen on Wed, 07 February 2024, 09:31:21
I like this a lot, the fact that the sublegends are muted green makes it so the design doesn’t look to busy. Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: krugerlive on Wed, 07 February 2024, 16:54:12
Great design, great theme, great price.  What's not to like.  I'd be interested in joining a gb.
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: Xoloitzcuintli on Thu, 08 February 2024, 15:33:28
Cool theme! I'm into it. Would be really cool to see a little more color though, maybe as a novelties kit or spacebars at least
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: Owl on Thu, 08 February 2024, 20:19:25
Very cool!
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: yuujira on Thu, 08 February 2024, 22:42:29
Amazing set, though feels weird for Home/pgup/pg down etc. keys (forgot what they're called) to be text when modifiers etc. are all morse code
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: switchlab.sg on Wed, 14 February 2024, 03:21:11
Quote from: Neongreen on Wed, 07 February 2024, 09:31:21
I like this a lot, the fact that the sublegends are muted green makes it so the design doesn’t look to busy. Interested!

Thanks for the feedback and interest!
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: Surefoot on Wed, 14 February 2024, 07:23:31
Nice theme, good layout support, thick PBT, everything aligns, well done ! I'll certainly get a set, the EU vendor is good too.
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: switchlab.sg on Sun, 18 February 2024, 01:53:51
Quote from: Surefoot on Wed, 14 February 2024, 07:23:31
Nice theme, good layout support, thick PBT, everything aligns, well done ! I'll certainly get a set, the EU vendor is good too.

Appreciate the feedback, thank you!
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: switchlab.sg on Sat, 02 March 2024, 22:50:03
Quote from: Owl on Thu, 08 February 2024, 20:19:25
Very cool!

 :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | Added deskmat
Post by: switchlab.sg on Mon, 18 March 2024, 02:22:12
Quote from: vhaarr on Tue, 06 February 2024, 05:17:23
Have you considered doing a full alpha set with only morse symbols? Whatever you put on the "extra" keys does not really matter to me.
This would essentially make the set useful for all languages in a way.

So 12x R2, 11x R3, and 10x R4 1u keys, something like this:
(Attachment Link)

EDIT: Possibly include the numrow as well :-)

Adding a morse alphas kit as an add-on option!
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | NEW KITTING
Post by: vhaarr on Mon, 18 March 2024, 07:16:45
Hoooooly smokes instabuy :-D And the new renders as well, great job! Looks so good!

I don't even care what the keys say, now you have full international layout support LOL
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | NEW KITTING
Post by: switchlab.sg on Tue, 19 March 2024, 22:26:15
Quote from: vhaarr on Mon, 18 March 2024, 07:16:45
Hoooooly smokes instabuy :-D And the new renders as well, great job! Looks so good!

I don't even care what the keys say, now you have full international layout support LOL

Appreciate your support and feedback!
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | NEW KITTING
Post by: lazyfart on Mon, 25 March 2024, 18:21:32
looks really interesting and unique! i know you mentioned q2 for the gb, but do you have a rough month in mind?
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | NEW KITTING
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 25 March 2024, 19:04:26
Maybe I've been under a rock, but those legends look mighty fine. Like literally, the lines are super fine. Are these dyesub or printed? I'm assuming not shot since PBT

Edit: I can't read. It says dyesub in the IC. I guess we're in the future now
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | NEW KITTING
Post by: switchlab.sg on Mon, 25 March 2024, 21:38:59
Quote from: lazyfart on Mon, 25 March 2024, 18:21:32
looks really interesting and unique! i know you mentioned q2 for the gb, but do you have a rough month in mind?

The sooner I can confirm the samples the earlier I can start the gb :)
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | NEW KITTING
Post by: switchlab.sg on Mon, 25 March 2024, 21:41:32
Quote from: _rubik on Mon, 25 March 2024, 19:04:26
Maybe I've been under a rock, but those legends look mighty fine. Like literally, the lines are super fine. Are these dyesub or printed? I'm assuming not shot since PBT

Edit: I can't read. It says dyesub in the IC. I guess we're in the future now

They are dye sub, photo samples from the factory looked fine but I'll confirm once the samples are checked by myself.

Photos will be posted here as well.
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse & Radio Alphabet) | 1st round samples uploaded
Post by: switchlab.sg on Tue, 26 March 2024, 22:09:05
1st round of samples have been completed and photos have been uploaded.

Just some slight changes to the radio alphabet font but overall very pleased with it.
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse & Radio Alphabet) | 1st round samples uploaded
Post by: TheSilverCord on Wed, 27 March 2024, 14:29:58
Loving this set, will for sure be picking it up! If at all possible, would love to see it with a Canadian vendor! :)

PS: I created an account just to compliment you on a job well done, this is truly a beautiful set and I look forward to including it in a build.
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse & Radio Alphabet) | 1st round samples uploaded
Post by: switchlab.sg on Sun, 31 March 2024, 23:47:14
Quote from: TheSilverCord on Wed, 27 March 2024, 14:29:58
Loving this set, will for sure be picking it up! If at all possible, would love to see it with a Canadian vendor! :)

PS: I created an account just to compliment you on a job well done, this is truly a beautiful set and I look forward to including it in a build.

Appreciate the support and feedback! I should be able to confirm a CA vendor soon :)
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse Code & Radio Alphabet) | NEW KITTING
Post by: switchlab.sg on Tue, 09 April 2024, 00:23:30
Quote from: _rubik on Mon, 25 March 2024, 19:04:26
Maybe I've been under a rock, but those legends look mighty fine. Like literally, the lines are super fine. Are these dyesub or printed? I'm assuming not shot since PBT

Edit: I can't read. It says dyesub in the IC. I guess we're in the future now

1st round of samples came in and the prints are crisp but I'll be adjusting it slightly. Let me know what you think! :)
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse & Radio Alphabet) | Artisan Collab
Post by: switchlab.sg on Wed, 24 April 2024, 00:06:27
SL X Salvun Collab!

Morse Code Artisan Keycap
(https://i.imgur.com/4zgHHBB.png)
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse & Radio Alphabet) | Artisan Collab
Post by: vhaarr on Wed, 24 April 2024, 01:54:37
Holy **** salvun outdid himself
Title: Re: [IC] SL Cipher (Morse & Radio Alphabet) | Confirmed vendors
Post by: switchlab.sg on Sat, 04 May 2024, 03:08:21
Vendors have been confirmed! GB date to be announced next week!