[IC] X-wing inspired keyset

[Matt3o]

Please consider that this is just a draft, of course I need to make a full keyboard yet, but I'd like your feedback regarding an X-wing inspired keycaps set.

Something like this



some of the keys (eg: ENTER) might be even in Aurebesh.

[bueller]

If you offer standard grey WASD and standard Windows keys I'm in. Don't even buy SP sets anymore but this scheme is sexy.

Especially like the slightly darker keys to represent the punctuation keys, surprised it's not done more often.

[Matt3o]

both WASD and rebel logo are optional (ie: you get both variants)

[bueller]

both WASD and rebel logo are optional (ie: you get both variants)

Take my money.

[Matt3o]

and would be totally cool having a Tie-fighter counterpart! oooh my!

[TheHydroMule]

and would be totally cool having a Tie-fighter counterpart! oooh my!

I was about to say maybe also have the counterpart and show that mockup too.

[Sai]

as a huge starwar fan, i am really liking this set. 
might change myself to buy a SP set again.  )

[Matt3o]

More details:

F2 and F3 will actually read R2 and C3.

ESC will be EJECT

[terran5992]

Its pretty weird IMO

Maybe thats because i never watched star wars

[bueller]

i never watched star wars

That is weird!

[terran5992]

i never watched star wars

That is weird!

Its an old movie

and i dont like old movies

[Matt3o]

i never watched star wars

That is weird!

Its an old movie

and i dont like old movies

stop it. please.

[TheHydroMule]

More details:

F2 and F3 will actually read R2 and C3.

ESC will be EJECT

what about R2 having side printed "D2" and C3 having "PO"

My bad mock up

[Matt3o]

what about R2 having side printed "D2" and C3 having "PO"

My bad mock up

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very nice idea, actually.

R2 should be probably blue I guess.

[bueller]

I don't think SP do side printing.

[TheHydroMule]

I don't think SP do side printing.

ah cr*p didn't even think about how that would work...

[Matt3o]

I don't think SP do side printing.

doesn't SA Commando have side printed keys?

[TheHydroMule]

very nice idea, actually.

R2 should be probably blue I guess.

so this instead?

[Matt3o]

very nice idea, actually.

R2 should be probably blue I guess.

so this instead?

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lovely :) I'd probably make the F-row grey... I dunno, I'll make some more tests this afternoon. Great idea BTW

[TheHydroMule]

lovely I'd probably make the F-row grey... I dunno, I'll make some more tests this afternoon. Great idea BTW

Ya i had no clue what colour you were deciding on so I copied the number row. This should be an interesting GB

[bianco]

interesting!
hope sp can use the logo though.

[Sai]

interesting!
hope sp can use the logo though.

oh. yea. the copy right issue. 

[Matt3o]

if we can't use the logo we will just remove it, I guess... or make it subtle (eg: make a more astute reference to starwars without using logos).

also the GB would be named "rebel starfighter" not "x-wing" The trick is to not place direct reference to SW.

[bueller]

You could even try making a legend of the rear view of an x-wing - instantly recognisable to fans but not likely to suffer complaints about licensing.

[Matt3o]

You could even try making a legend of the rear view of an x-wing - instantly recognisable to fans but not likely to suffer complaints about licensing.

exactly what I mean!

[bueller]

Not a great example but you get the point.

[Matt3o]

with 4 LED small windows would be something

[bueller]

with 4 LED small windows would be something

Now that's an idea. Shame no one offers windowed double shots.

[Krogenar]

Great idea for a color scheme.

There's only one small problem.



No Porkins key? What the hell? I say we should have a Porkins key -- just the text 'PORKINS' -- maybe stacked "PORKINS RIP"
He is was the quintessential Rebel Alliance pilot, after all.

[JaccoW]

That is sweet. Same for the tie-fighter set. Interested. SP or not.

[Elrick]

If Matt3o could elevate this Group Buy to cover at least a TKL then I'm in.  Star Wars was so cool when I was younger plus the characters from that flick will forever be immortal  .

Don't just design key-sets for 40% and 60% tiny keyboards.  Not all of us are under 4 foot like R2-D2.

[justnits]

interesting! this gb will gather star wars fans XD

[Matt3o]

Great idea for a color scheme.

There's only one small problem.

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No Porkins key? What the hell? I say we should have a Porkins key -- just the text 'PORKINS' -- maybe stacked "PORKINS RIP"
He is was the quintessential Rebel Alliance pilot, after all.

hahah, nice idea

[regack]

Porkins for capslock

[McWilloughby]

Interested if ISO + TKL... not sure if that's too much to ask though.

[Matt3o]

Updated layout

[Elrick]

Updated layout

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Nice.  But please only offer the WASD as a possible option only.  I would love to see grey there.  But the Red Number rack is cool, but need the associated symbols as well (again could be an extra option).

It just seems to remind me of Honeywell, a little too much........sorry, but I had to say it.

[Matt3o]

wasd would be included in both variants.

[regack]

I know this is a draft (and it's evolving nicely!) but did you already have a family/profile in mind already?  You've got my money already, I'm just wondering what I'll be getting

[MOZ]

I like the color scheme, is it possible via GMK, star wars is popular, immensely

[Matt3o]

I know this is a draft (and it's evolving nicely!) but did you already have a family/profile in mind already?  You've got my money already, I'm just wondering what I'll be getting

I prefer DSA but I might settle for DCS. We had enough SA lately.

[SpAmRaY]

I like the color scheme, is it possible via GMK, star wars is popular, immensely

GMK doesn't do custom legends to my understanding and/or IF they did it would not be at all feasible. And the multiple colors will drive up cost immensely.

[LechnerDE]

As stated over on Deskthority this set needs a genuine Vader / Stormtrooper Key!

+1 for optional 100$ Esc key

(I know this doesn't fit the rebel theme, but hey it's Star Wars!)

[Matt3o]

GMK is really not an option

[Krogenar]

As stated over on Deskthority this set needs a genuine Vader / Stormtrooper Key!

+1 for optional 100$ Esc key

(I know this doesn't fit the rebel theme, but hey it's Star Wars!)

To make this set truly awesome, someone should try to weather these things. In the SW universe, the X-Wings are actually kind of outdated and rundown for their time. Is there some way to grunge this set up somehow, apart from putting the keys in a rock spinner for an hour? Dyesubbed legends, but maybe make the legends rougher, somehow?

Just an idea.

Look at the X-Wings in the photos -- they're refitted, fixed up -- but are still a little worn around the edges -- but that's part of their charm! How could we do that with this set?

EDIT: Looked at it again, and I can see where Matt worked that element into it; the multiple shades of grey, the multiple shades of red, etc. I see that now. But can we go further?

[boost]

I'm in

[Matt3o]

As stated over on Deskthority this set needs a genuine Vader / Stormtrooper Key!

+1 for optional 100$ Esc key

(I know this doesn't fit the rebel theme, but hey it's Star Wars!)

To make this set truly awesome, someone should try to weather these things. In the SW universe, the X-Wings are actually kind of outdated and rundown for their time. Is there some way to grunge this set up somehow, apart from putting the keys in a rock spinner for an hour? Dyesubbed legends, but maybe make the legends rougher, somehow?

Just an idea.

Look at the X-Wings in the photos -- they're refitted, fixed up -- but are still a little worn around the edges -- but that's part of their charm! How could we do that with this set?

EDIT: Looked at it again, and I can see where Matt worked that element into it; the multiple shades of grey, the multiple shades of red, etc. I see that now. But can we go further?

I'm a bit into modelling... I did this a while back



and I know what it takes to age a model... I don't know it that would be possible for keycaps, although I recon it would tremendously cool

[LechnerDE]

I'm a bit into modelling... I did this a while back

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and I know what it takes to age a model... I don't know it that would be possible for keycaps, although I recon it would tremendously cool

Wow, impressive work!

Does this depict the scene from Episode 2 where Obi-Wan is searching for the clone facility?

[Matt3o]

I'm a bit into modelling... I did this a while back

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and I know what it takes to age a model... I don't know it that would be possible for keycaps, although I recon it would tremendously cool

Wow, impressive work!

Does this depict the scene from Episode 2 where Obi-Wan is searching for the clone facility?

Indeed!

but there's no Episode 2 of course.

[HoffmanMyster]

I'm totally in for whatever is decided.   

[IPT]

that rebel key prob wont be allowed by SP lol
it should also be Red, as the Rebels/New Republic don't use black logos for their stuff.
maybe instead of scrlck we can have that as "Shields" and windowed since most keyboards have LED on that key?
And Windowed Numlock for "S-Foils"

[Matt3o]

I believe at this point the problem is licensing. I'll make some calls...

[Elrick]

I believe at this point the problem is licensing. I'll make some calls...

Yeah, just be careful because old Georgie is a pure zealot when it comes to protecting his enormous cash cow, which is the whole "Star Wars" franchise (he's already a BIG, fat, greedy pimp - why make him even richer?).  I suspect he's got better lawyers than what Apple has on call.

Unless you decide to have the Key-caps made in China with Imsto's help?  Not a direct demand ONLY a subtle suggestion to help avoid any possible 'sticky' situations, like here in the evil West  .

[IPT]

I believe at this point the problem is licensing. I'll make some calls...

Yeah, just be careful because old Georgie is a pure zealot when it comes to protecting his enormous cash cow, which is the whole "Star Wars" franchise (he's already a BIG, fat, greedy pimp - why make him even richer?).  I suspect he's got better lawyers than what Apple has on call.

Unless you decide to have the Key-caps made in China with Imsto's help?  Not a direct demand ONLY a subtle suggestion to help avoid any possible 'sticky' situations, like here in the evil West  .

Its even worse now, George doesn't control his cash cow, he sold it to Disney earlier this year.

[IvanIvanovich]

I will take care of the darkside

[ideus]

I am in if wasd and enter could be same color of the other caps and normal win logo. I will also need 2 left shift keys.

[ideus]

More details:

F2 and F3 will actually read R2 and C3.

ESC will be EJECT

what about R2 having side printed "D2" and C3 having "PO"

My bad mock up

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This is cool.

[ideus]

This set would be a good reason to own a non cherry profile set. Awesome.

[Elrick]

Its even worse now, George doesn't control his cash cow, he sold it to Disney earlier this year.

Damn, selling it all over to Disney just to grab more moolah, how much do you really need to earn in life, several billions or what?  Plus George is already old, how many years has he got left to enjoy all that treasure?  I suspect every virginal Girl in the US and abroad are making a be line to his front door (maybe 4 or 5).

If we decide to go with this, vote one for having it made in China to avoid any extra profiteering to Disney Corp. .

[TheHydroMule]

Holy triple post Batman!

[Matt3o]

if we go China we could go PBT+Dyesub I guess. (but of course no white legends)

[Elrick]

if we go China we could go PBT+Dyesub I guess. (but of course no white legends)

If you want to use the graphics from the film, then what other way could it be done?

With China, it's the last country on Earth beyond control of the evil money-grubbing western 'capitalists', hence easy to make things that would be impossible to do anywhere else.  That includes key-sets such as yours.

I would be happy with dye-sub but like you said, no white legends available.  But if you're only stuck with dark coloured ink, then you make sure all the graphics count on some of the keys.  It could be done perfectly to catch the approximate idea of a Jedi or Sith Keyboard  .  Although having an all black Sith keyboard - would be to die for.

[Matt3o]

I guess this set makes sense only if we make it strongly SW related... otherwise it's just a colorful set

[Elrick]

I guess this set makes sense only if we make it strongly SW related... otherwise it's just a colorful set

Yeah, ignore my idiot suggestions, simply because I just realized how stupid I sounded here.  This is YOUR Group Buy hence choose what you want to see.  I know you're not some newb and you've designed great key-sets in the past, so I know you'll do good yet again.

Just don't take to heart idiots such as myself, because we actually don't know what we're talking about - half the time.

The colour-way you've chosen is fine, just add that little extra to a couple of keys and see the rush happening  .  Make sure Disney doesn't try to cripple you though.....

[Matt3o]

Elrick, your feedback is actually very much appreciated.

[ideus]

In my humble opinion a double shot set will rock. Besides, no movie graphics equals peace of mind on intellectual property matters. The combination of colors is not under copy rights.

[Krogenar]

I guess this set makes sense only if we make it strongly SW related... otherwise it's just a colorful set

Pad printed or UV printed PBT? Then you could go full-on themed fonts?

[ideus]

I guess this set makes sense only if we make it strongly SW related... otherwise it's just a colorful set

Pad printed or UV printed PBT? Then you could go full-on themed fonts?

What is wrong about a colorful set with the proper legends?

[regack]

Any way to replace the delete key with this graphic?   

[IPT]

I guess this set makes sense only if we make it strongly SW related... otherwise it's just a colorful set

Pad printed or UV printed PBT? Then you could go full-on themed fonts?

What is wrong about a colorful set with the proper legends?

well with SP these legends won't be made because SP's afraid of copyright issues.

[IvanIvanovich]

You could always do doubleshot for the main set, and if people aren't going to piss and moan about mix materials (unless you can convince SP to do PBT doubleshot full set) send only few keys with SW logos to China for dyesub.

[regack]

You could always do doubleshot for the main set, and if people aren't going to piss and moan about mix materials (unless you can convince SP to do PBT doubleshot full set) send only few keys with SW logos to China for dyesub.

That would work.  Extra stuff to manage though.  Split all of the 'questionable' legends into a separate kit... maybe it could/should be treated as separate buy, but run at the same time? Linked-buy?  I guess that would be up to Matt3o.  Sorry, I'm rambling.

[ideus]

You could always do doubleshot for the main set, and if people aren't going to piss and moan about mix materials (unless you can convince SP to do PBT doubleshot full set) send only few keys with SW logos to China for dyesub.

That's awesome idea. And PBT DS would rock. It would make this set a very special one.

[Matt3o]

we could take all keys from SP and make the set PBT. Then we throw in some blanks that go to China...

[ideus]

we could take all keys from SP and make the set PBT. Then we throw in some blanks that go to China...

It would be a little cumbersome logistic wise, but it may assure the standardization of the keys.

[IvanIvanovich]

It's not really much problem, only it increases the price to have the keycaps circling the globe a few times )

[piraterice]

The “WIN” key looks like a swan......

[HoffmanMyster]

The “WIN” key looks like a swan......

That's the rebel logo...

[Elrick]

The “WIN” key looks like a swan......

That's the rebel logo...

Although the Sith Emblem - is way cooler  .

[amos5606]

It's beautiful, I want it!!

[HoffmanMyster]

The “WIN” key looks like a swan......

That's the rebel logo...

Although the Sith Emblem - is way cooler  .

Very true, but this is an x-wing set, not a TIE fighter set.   

[Elrick]

Very true, but this is an x-wing set, not a TIE fighter set.   

Thank you HoffmanMyster for pointing that out here, I completely forgot that this is a homage to the Rebel Forces, which is a great shame, - we need more Sith in the Galaxy  .

[IvanIvanovich]

Go for this set, and my darkside dyesubs set. Put them each on keyboard and launch them into each other for epic reenactments GH style )

[Matt3o]

working on this right now that should be easier to accomplish.

X-wing set needs more attention. I'll contact SP regarding licensing issues and let you know.

[Matt3o]

Some more test



I'll send this to SP and see what happens

[bueller]

Some more test

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I'll send this to SP and see what happens

Loving everything bar the blue return key! Really enjoying seeing some sets with the different number row, looks great in some color schemes.

[justnits]

it'll be a waste if this doesn't happen...
but then i'll be wasting my money also when this happens, dilemma!

[Elrick]

Some more test

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I'll send this to SP and see what happens

If Melissa can guarantee all the colours then this will be an exceptional key-set.  Even the non-star wars heathen's should go with this colour-way.

[IPT]

the New Jedi Order crest is interesting.

[korrelate]

Just a suggestion: because this is SW IV (i.e. old school SW) I'm thinking these need to be deep dish sphericals like 7-bits recent honeywell (is that DSA??), but that's just a thought.


Matt3o : I love this idea!!! Just as I thought I was getting out of SP (although I do still have a Redline/Druger order paid-for and notoriously unfulfilled and a set of blanks to come along with it). Nothing I add here should be interpreted as criticism... just as suggestions. This would make a great gift for a friend of mine who is nuts about SW. But if this goes DSA I'll buy at least two because me likey.

I can't imagine you're going to have any problems making MOQ.

Packages I'd love to see:
- WASD in both alpha colors and gaming-colors.
- Blank Win and Menu mods in mod colors.
- Numpad
- +4 R1 keys (TrikX, ducky, etc.).


The R2 and C3 thing puts this over the top for me but if the normal caps were there also that would be remarkable.

[Matt3o]

Just a suggestion: because this is SW IV (i.e. old school SW) I'm thinking these need to be deep dish sphericals like 7-bits recent honeywell (is that DSA??), but that's just a thought.


Matt3o : I love this idea!!! Just as I thought I was getting out of SP (although I do still have a Redline/Druger order paid-for and notoriously unfulfilled and a set of blanks to come along with it). Nothing I add here should be interpreted as criticism... just as suggestions. This would make a great gift for a friend of mine who is nuts about SW. But if this goes DSA I'll buy at least two because me likey.

I can't imagine you're going to have any problems making MOQ.

Packages I'd love to see:
- WASD in both alpha colors and gaming-colors.
- Blank Win and Menu mods in mod colors.
- Numpad
- +4 R1 keys (TrikX, ducky, etc.).


The R2 and C3 thing puts this over the top for me but if the normal caps were there also that would be remarkable.

thanks for your feedback, really appreciated!

This set will be definitely in SA profile (the same as Round 5, DSA is also spherical top but low profile like the soon to come Macross set) for that extra retro feel.

I'm adding more options to the mix (more mods, numpad, wasd, etc...), but first of all we have to understand if SP is willing to produce such a thing that may involve some copyright issues.

[Jokrik]

thanks for your feedback, really appreciated!

This set will be definitely in SA profile (the same as Round 5, DSA is also spherical top but low profile like the soon to come Macross set) for that extra retro feel.

I'm adding more options to the mix (more mods, numpad, wasd, etc...), but first of all we have to understand if SP is willing to produce such a thing that may involve some copyright issues.

Super like! and 100% will buy

[Elrick]

thanks for your feedback, really appreciated!

This set will be definitely in SA profile (the same as Round 5, DSA is also spherical top but low profile like the soon to come Macross set) for that extra retro feel.

I'm adding more options to the mix (more mods, numpad, wasd, etc...), but first of all we have to understand if SP is willing to produce such a thing that may involve some copyright issues.

Super like! and 100% will buy

With him all the way.  You know me by now Matt3o when you mentioned SA Profile I nearly fell out of my chair..............BRILLIANT choice buddy  .

Nice to see some well designed SA love being distributed about here, can't wait for the order page to front up soon with all the extras - that will be available.

Thank you Matt3o.

[Jokrik]

Now I need the perfect keyboard to go with this
by perfect I mean perfect, this would be my all time favorite keyset
I'm such a star wars die hard fan

[Matt3o]

I believe both black or white keyboard would work.

As a star wars mega fan, do you have any suggestion for custom legends?

[ideus]

While I like this design a lot, I will go for the Macross because of its DSA profile.

[Jokrik]

I believe both black or white keyboard would work.

As a star wars mega fan, do you have any suggestion for custom legends?

Time for a bit of star wars geek time
The rebel alliance logo (which you've put on the set plan) suits the theme very well, its the first thing that came up in my mind when I see X-wing

other then that what pops in my mind is the Jedi Order logo, since luke himself fly one of the X-Wing
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Jedi_Order
(and you've already tested it out)

What usually goes with Rebel Alliance logo is the Galatic Empire (Sith) which the Rebel tried to destroy
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Galactic_Empire

edit: and maybe this would help you to decide on the colors
http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=6398
its a review on lego x-wing which shows which colors lego used to replicate

[joostflux]

SUPER interested in these. I will need to buy a new keyboard for them but what's so bad about that anyway?

[Elrick]

What usually goes with Rebel Alliance logo is the Galatic Empire (Sith) which the Rebel tried to destroy
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Galactic_Empire

You see Matt3o, you NEED the Galactic Empire Logo, without it - why do the Rebels exist in the first place?  I knew the Sith had to be included in this you can't ignore them (despite all the Jedi Council completely missing the Sith Lord in the first place - nice one, Senator Palpatine  ).

I always thought how lame the Jedi order was, particularly the so-called GREAT Yoda (stupid green midget-clown) in trying to track the very threat under their own noses.  That is why the Sith rule in plain sight.  They don't need to have a "council" or order, they only need 2 of them a Lord and an apprentice.  Goes to show how powerful they truly are compared to the limp Jedi's.

I wish they tried to make a movie describing how the Sith and Jedi's were first organized.  I suspect the Jedi's were always scared of the Sith due to the immense power they can wield.

YES, I'm a Star Wars fan from way back, but over time I now harbor great amazement for the Sith and their way of life.

[Matt3o]

you are talking about events happened in movies that have never been filmed. At least if you use the force hard enough you can pretend they never happened.

[Elrick]

you are talking about events happened in movies that have never been filmed. At least if you use the force hard enough you can pretend they never happened.

When Darth Vader was presented, that individual sparked the flame for the SITH.  Hence you can't have one without the other.  The Sith became a realization later in the trilogy but the Empire had existed in the FIRST film which was Emperor Palpatine''s creation.  You have to give recognition to the Empire, without it the Star Wars Saga couldn't exist.

You're trying to make a key-set without giving due credit to the whole creation and maintenance of the story line without the Empire.  You need to present the regime and it's significance.  Without it - the Rebels wouldn't exist.  Don't make it a ONE line praise for a single side when there are two sides to this.

#### UPDATE:  When the book was originally released there was a passage describing the interior: Rebel blockade runner -- main hallway.  "The awesome, seven-foot-tall Dark Lord of the Sith makes his way into the blinding light of the main passageway."  The Sith has been mentioned..... enough said.

[regack]

you are talking about events happened in movies that have never been filmed. At least if you use the force hard enough you can pretend they never happened.

[Matt3o]

you are talking about events happened in movies that have never been filmed. At least if you use the force hard enough you can pretend they never happened.

When Darth Vader was presented, that individual sparked the flame for the SITH.  Hence you can't have one without the other.  The Sith became a realization later in the trilogy but the Empire had existed in the FIRST film which was Emperor Palpatine''s creation.  You have to give recognition to the Empire, without it the Star Wars Saga couldn't exist.

You're trying to make a key-set without giving due credit to the whole creation and maintenance of the story line without the Empire.  You need to present the regime and it's significance.  Without it - the Rebels wouldn't exist.  Don't make it a ONE line praise for a single side when there are two sides to this.

#### UPDATE:  When the book was originally released there was a passage describing the interior: Rebel blockade runner -- main hallway.  "The awesome, seven-foot-tall Dark Lord of the Sith makes his way into the blinding light of the main passageway."  The Sith has been mentioned..... enough said.

well, if you see this set as an x-wing "replica" there's no reason to have a sith logo. instead we could make a second GB for tie fighter (or something) which includes dark side iconography. If we want to build a general purpose star wars set, well in that case we could use a vast plethora of symbols.

Maybe the latter is more realistic.

[Elrick]

well, if you see this set as an x-wing "replica" there's no reason to have a sith logo. instead we could make a second GB for tie fighter (or something) which includes dark side iconography. If we want to build a general purpose star wars set, well in that case we could use a vast plethora of symbols.

Maybe the latter is more realistic.

Matt3o just taking the piss........no way put a Sith Logo on an X-Wing setup, that's like putting a Nazi Logo onto a Mustang or Spitfire plane.  Not right  . 

You should know by now what I'm like, you act as if I came into Geekhack yesterday, unannounced....... go figure  .

[Matt3o]

hold on...

why don't we just make 2 sets of symbols? 1) dark side 2) boring side

[justnits]

hold on...

why don't we just make 2 sets of symbols? 1) dark side 2) boring side

that is going to take more money out of us!
darthvader_nooooo.jpg

but either way i'm good with any Star Wars theme sets

[Elrick]

hold on...

why don't we just make 2 sets of symbols? 1) dark side 2) boring side

that is going to take more money out of us!
darthvader_nooooo.jpg

but either way i'm good with any Star Wars theme sets

I'm with justnits, very happy to get either sets from Star Wars as long as the logos look authentic and real.  If you're going to copy then make sure they look exactly like the originals (ask SP if they could do that first).

Although I would still KILL for a Sith set...... just way too cool to ignore it.  Long live the Empire  .

[Matt3o]

actually I could put the sith logo in the ISO or NUMPAD kit (muwahahahahahhaha)

[justnits]

actually I could put the sith logo in the ISO or NUMPAD kit (muwahahahahahhaha)

so the numpad gets TIE fighter theme?

[Matt3o]

each set could get a custom key, but I doubt SP will agree on doing this...

[regack]

Matt3o just taking the piss........no way put a Sith Logo on an X-Wing setup, that's like putting a Nazi Logo onto a Mustang or Spitfire plane.  Not right  . 

One aspect I really like about this concept is the focus of this set.  Like the Macross/VF-1s set, it's about one specific element, and taking the feel of that and translating into colors/scheme that can be recreated in keycaps.  I'm not opposed to having the Galactic Empire/Sith logo in one of the add-ons... I'd totally buy an ISO kit just for that.  I guess I'm just saying keep the focus on the X-Wing feel.   If all goes well, then next year consider another matching/opposed set from the Empire... besides Ivan already has his Aurebesh/Darkside set going on until mid January...

On another note, I'd still be interested in this set even if it contained NO logos that SP could object to. 

Anyway, thanks Matt3o, I'm really looking forward to this, and the VF-1S...

[TheHydroMule]

Matt3o just taking the piss........no way put a Sith Logo on an X-Wing setup, that's like putting a Nazi Logo onto a Mustang or Spitfire plane.  Not right  . 

One aspect I really like about this concept is the focus of this set.  Like the Macross/VF-1s set, it's about one specific element, and taking the feel of that and translating into colors/scheme that can be recreated in keycaps.  I'm not opposed to having the Galactic Empire/Sith logo in one of the add-ons... I'd totally buy an ISO kit just for that.  I guess I'm just saying keep the focus on the X-Wing feel.   If all goes well, then next year consider another matching/opposed set from the Empire... besides Ivan already has his Aurebesh/Darkside set going on until mid January...

On another note, I'd still be interested in this set even if it contained NO logos that SP could object to. 

Anyway, thanks Matt3o, I'm really looking forward to this, and the VF-1S...

But then there's some of us that aren't big fans of the black on black or want it in English.

[Matt3o]

Matt3o just taking the piss........no way put a Sith Logo on an X-Wing setup, that's like putting a Nazi Logo onto a Mustang or Spitfire plane.  Not right  . 

One aspect I really like about this concept is the focus of this set.  Like the Macross/VF-1s set, it's about one specific element, and taking the feel of that and translating into colors/scheme that can be recreated in keycaps.  I'm not opposed to having the Galactic Empire/Sith logo in one of the add-ons... I'd totally buy an ISO kit just for that.  I guess I'm just saying keep the focus on the X-Wing feel.   If all goes well, then next year consider another matching/opposed set from the Empire... besides Ivan already has his Aurebesh/Darkside set going on until mid January...

On another note, I'd still be interested in this set even if it contained NO logos that SP could object to. 

Anyway, thanks Matt3o, I'm really looking forward to this, and the VF-1S...

But then there's some of us that aren't big fans of the black on black or want it in English.

yeah, don't worry, mine will be completely different.

[Jokrik]

yeah, don't worry, mine will be completely different.

[Hofy]

Any progress on this?  I am all in!  Option for 60% is the R2 and C3 for the number row?  Also make the main tkl board rebel and thenum pad Empire (Sith)?

[Jokrik]

Need updateeeeeesss

[LechnerDE]

Some more test

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I'll send this to SP and see what happens

Wow! My favorite mockup so far  :thumb:

[Elrick]

Some more test

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I'll send this to SP and see what happens

Wow! My favorite mockup so far  :thumb:

Totally Agree.... The BEST thus far. 

How long will it take before Matt3o starts directing the next Star Wars episode?

[Jokrik]

Some more test

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I'll send this to SP and see what happens

Wow! My favorite mockup so far  :thumb:

Totally Agree.... The BEST thus far. 

How long will it take before Matt3o starts directing the next Star Wars episode?

Can I play as chewbacca??

[Elrick]

Can I play as chewbacca??

Then I'll be Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious), so cool to rule the universe dispensing my form of justice upon the "rebel scum"...... he he he  .

[Matt3o]

use the force for a facial lift then!

[stoic-lemon]

The most recent mockup is really really nice. I'm in for this.

[Jokrik]

Any news to make this happen?

[Matt3o]

it seems we will move the "macross" and "midnight" sets first.

[ideus]

All are awesome! 

[Elrick]

it seems we will move the "macross" and "midnight" sets first.

Dare I say it, with all these M's being passed around I wonder if it would be better to just rename them as "Macross" - Matt3o 1 and "Midnight" - Matt3o 2 and be done with it  .

[ApocalypseMaow]

I got a warning about nerco-bumping this.
Don't care, this set neeeds to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HoffmanMyster]

I got a warning about nerco-bumping this.
Don't care, this set neeeds to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, dude.  You're totally uncool for bumping this old thread.  It tried to warn you.  But you didn't listen.  And now you have to sit alone at lunch.

[ApocalypseMaow]

I got a warning about nerco-bumping this.
Don't care, this set neeeds to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, dude.  You're totally uncool for bumping this old thread.  It tried to warn you.  But you didn't listen.  And now you have to sit alone at lunch.

*pats on empty chair beside me

[Elrick]

I got a warning about nerco-bumping this.
Don't care, this set neeeds to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, dude.  You're totally uncool for bumping this old thread.  It tried to warn you.  But you didn't listen.  And now you have to sit alone at lunch.

*pats on empty chair beside me

You have to congratulate him for trying to keep this Key-set design in our minds for the longest time.

It's up to Matt3o if he will consider finishing it off for the rest of us to enjoy.  OF course let me put in my request for having this latest key-set done all in SA Profile to mimic the control boards within the X-Wing fighter  .

We need to keep the interest going on this for all the fanatics out there.

[justnits]

that necrobump cause a disturbance in the force of my wallet

[DanielT]

@Elrick: there are enough SA sets, we need a break with a pinch of DSA  I know you love SA, but think at your wallet 

[Matt3o]

this set done it must.

[Elrick]

@Elrick: there are enough SA sets, we need a break with a pinch of DSA  I know you love SA, but think at your wallet 

I don't mind DSA if it's done right.  But I already have lots of DSA's in my possession but I do indeed need more SA profiles because they're just to beautiful to ignore.

Don't worry about my wallet, she's a tried and true old girl that knows how to perform with any type of purchase.  Like an old porn star she just loves getting gangbanged constantly with numerous Group Buys  .

I think this X-Wing key-set could be quite unique when Matt3o lends his particular design style to it........

[DanielT]

Don't worry about my wallet, she's a tried and true old girl that knows how to perform with any type of purchase.  Like an old porn star she just loves getting gangbanged constantly with numerous Group Buys  .

This is priceless  ) 

[Heliosphere]

I'm down with this. Would be interesting to see Aurebesh as well if custom legends won't be too costly.

[ApocalypseMaow]

If this moves to SA profile, I'm still down! The SA Row3 would be legit.

I think I'm a sucker for uniform profile...

[Matt3o]

this has always been SA, but we didn't get a lot of love...

[chrisq]

this has always been SA, but we didn't get a lot of love...

Old school sci-fi needs old school profile, Galaxy set was only tolerated in dsa since the Star Trek screens were flat 

I'd buy this in SA.
How about uniform R3 like Nuclear set (sorry if already mentioned before)?

[nathairtras]

Only have one problem with it.  It isn't using Aurebesh for the legends.  If it did...I would buy it regardless of the profile, the material, etc.  I might even buy it if the keycaps were made out of cardboard...

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Aurebesh

[iamtootallforthis]

Matt3o you're killing me with all these awesome sets. You're murdering my wallet

[Elrick]

this has always been SA, but we didn't get a lot of love...

You want LOVE, then be prepared to drown in a swimming pool of it.  THIS key-set should happen in an SA profile using those colours and you'll have half of Geekhack creaming themselves for it.

You know you want to do this Matt, giving us our deepest desires concerning the X-Wing  .

[Matt3o]

I believe SA Retro takes the precedence.

[ConscienceDrop]

I'm not even really a starwars fan, but the simple utilitarian beauty of those colors cant be denied! 

That red number row in SArow1 profile would look sexy as hell.

[chrisq]

I'm not even really a starwars fan, but the simple utilitarian beauty of those colors cant be denied! 

That red number row in SArow1 profile would look sexy as hell.

This is now my most coveted set, come on Matt3, tell me its going to happen   

[heedpantsnow]

This is not the Group Buy you are looking for.

[Elrick]

I'm not even really a starwars fan, but the simple utilitarian beauty of those colors cant be denied! 

That red number row in SArow1 profile would look sexy as hell.

This is now my most coveted set, come on Matt3, tell me its going to happen   

You better get to start loving the Star Wars series because this set reigns supreme for all the fans out there.  An X-Wing is just too good to pass up here, but then again being an SA-ho means I'll take anything coming out of PMK which has this Golden Profile  .

[heedpantsnow]

[chrisq]

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Yes, please do.

Keeping the topic warm for you Matt30, make it happen  :D

[heedpantsnow]

Yes. I second your necro bump second of my request to take my money.

[Matt3o]

ok. I'll open an IC on pimpmykeyboard for this. let's see what comes out...

[heedpantsnow]

ok. I'll open an IC on pimpmykeyboard for this. let's see what comes out...

Could we please please do this in DCS?  Pretty please with stepped capslock on top?

[Matt3o]

ABS-DCS is sooo boring. this should be SA

I have a PBT-DCS in the oven though

[chrisq]

ABS-DCS is sooo boring. this should be SA

I have a PBT-DCS in the oven though

This should definitely be SA, the X-Wing being from the 70s needs the retro look 

[ideus]

SA+PBT+Specialty keys+cool icons+neutral colors = Success!

[Elrick]

ABS-DCS is sooo boring. this should be SA

I have a PBT-DCS in the oven though

This should definitely be SA, the X-Wing being from the 70s needs the retro look 

YES the people want SA and NO OTHER Profile  . 

Going against the will of the people can lead to the downfall of any Community or Nation, please listen to the vast majority that want the SA Profile.

[Data]

I like DSA too. 

[Cherry1990]

When you will make a "Star Trek" set?
Long life and prosper...

[JaccoW]

When you will make a "Star Trek" set?
Long life and prosper...

I believe it's "live long and prosper"

And there already was a Star Trek set with the Galaxy Class keyset.

[Elrick]

And there already was a Star Trek set with the Galaxy Class keyset.

You mean the Next Generation Crew, which has nothing to do with the all time Greats from 1966-69  .

[chrisq]

ok. I'll open an IC on pimpmykeyboard for this. let's see what comes out...

Any news on this?

[00zeRO]

SA+PBT+Specialty keys+cool icons+neutral colors = Success!

Is SA PBT even possible? Have there been any sets made this way?

[Matt3o]

no, it's not possible at the moment.

[mogo]

Doubleshot PBT is very rare because PBT is a very stiff material to work with and it shrinks a lot more than ABS as it sets, making inset doubleshot layers extremely difficult to get right without gapping or cracking.

And I'd be fine with either SA or DSA for this set, either would serve the retro-ness of the X-Wing well.

[chrisq]

ok. I'll open an IC on pimpmykeyboard for this. let's see what comes out...

Still hoping for  this, make it happen Matt3o! 

[ideus]

This IC turned into the skull squadron set, but I am not sure.

[motherbrain]

this is such a great idea--i played the crap out of xwing fighter back in 1993.  what a great series.

cockpit view xwing vs star destroyer lol:


i agree that a imperial tie fighter design would have to be made as a follow-up.

[Elrick]

This IC turned into the skull squadron set, but I am not sure.

God-forbid NO  .

This HAS to be attributed to STAR WARS X-Wing Starfighter because it was my very first decent star fighter developed in my early teens.

Matt has to get these made soon AFTER the Retro set is cleared because I shall get at least 4 complete sets of these if Matt's design hand has been over these babies  .

[JaccoW]

As far as I remember they were never turned into each other. He just delayed them because you don't want too many sets going at once.

[Matt3o]

As far as I remember they were never turns into each other. He just delayed them because you don't want too many sets going at once.

this

[ideus]

As far as I remember they were never turns into each other. He just delayed them because you don't want too many sets going at once.

this

The light ruled the darkness out of uncertainty.

[Cods]

SA fanboy here, unsurprisingly saying this looks cool, and SA please!

[Elrick]

SA fanboy here, unsurprisingly saying this looks cool, and SA please!

YES, SA's are strictly for the Zealots of Key Collecting  .  Mark me as their Number ONE mavispoo of SA Profiled Key-caps.

[TheOpposition]

Please consider that this is just a draft, of course I need to make a full keyboard yet, but I'd like your feedback regarding an X-wing inspired keycaps set.

Something like this

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some of the keys (eg: ENTER) might be even in Aurebesh.

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I'd be interested in when this becomes available.  Nice design.

[fliptrik]

I'd also definitely be interested in picking this up if it ever came to fruition.

[Elrick]

I'd also definitely be interested in picking this up if it ever came to fruition.

Suspect this key-set will get MORE popular when the next Star Wars film installment is released.  Then you'll have everyone fighting to get these babies installed into their next keyboard  .

[derezzed]

Maybe there's an artisan willing to make an astromech escape key for this set?

I stuck a Lego piece on my keyboard to give an example.

[romevi]

WHOOP.

Don't care if they call me the necromancer. Gonna revive this thread because I love Star Wars. This may be the end-game keyset for me, tbh. And a sweet BB-8 (or R2) artisan? Color me orange.

Please don't let this die. I know you're hard at work at other keysets, Matt3o, and with the Topre set taken after Skull Squadron, hopefully this is in the back of your mind.

[Jokrik]

May the force be with this set...

[neverused]

WHOOP.

Don't care if they call me the necromancer. Gonna revive this thread because I love Star Wars. This may be the end-game keyset for me, tbh. And a sweet BB-8 (or R2) artisan? Color me orange.

Please don't let this die. I know you're hard at work at other keysets, Matt3o, and with the Topre set taken after Skull Squadron, hopefully this is in the back of your mind.

What's this about skull squadron? Is there a second round?

[ideus]

WHOOP.

Don't care if they call me the necromancer. Gonna revive this thread because I love Star Wars. This may be the end-game keyset for me, tbh. And a sweet BB-8 (or R2) artisan? Color me orange.

Please don't let this die. I know you're hard at work at other keysets, Matt3o, and with the Topre set taken after Skull Squadron, hopefully this is in the back of your mind.

What's this about skull squadron? Is there a second round?

The official answer has been a repetitive no. Have a look at the classifieds and at the DT's marketplace.

[Elrick]

May the force be with this set...

“I find your lack of faith disturbing, young Jokrik” 

This key-set is strong with the Force, Master Matt3o has been preparing us for it's unveiling and we all shall glimpse the true Power of the Dark Side  .

[neverused]

WHOOP.

Don't care if they call me the necromancer. Gonna revive this thread because I love Star Wars. This may be the end-game keyset for me, tbh. And a sweet BB-8 (or R2) artisan? Color me orange.

Please don't let this die. I know you're hard at work at other keysets, Matt3o, and with the Topre set taken after Skull Squadron, hopefully this is in the back of your mind.

What's this about skull squadron? Is there a second round?

The official answer has been a repetitive no. Have a look at the classifieds and at the DT's marketplace.

That was my understanding too. I had thought for a moment that it may be reborn by jumping on the SA bandwagon. I can wait until people burn out on that profile and worship it like it's any better than cherry or oem.

[ideus]

WHOOP.

Don't care if they call me the necromancer. Gonna revive this thread because I love Star Wars. This may be the end-game keyset for me, tbh. And a sweet BB-8 (or R2) artisan? Color me orange.

Please don't let this die. I know you're hard at work at other keysets, Matt3o, and with the Topre set taken after Skull Squadron, hopefully this is in the back of your mind.

What's this about skull squadron? Is there a second round?

The official answer has been a repetitive no. Have a look at the classifieds and at the DT's marketplace.

That was my understanding too. I had thought for a moment that it may be reborn by jumping on the SA bandwagon. I can wait until people burn out on that profile and worship it like it's any better than cherry or oem.

You may be aware that there was a DCS version; under the same logic, it may be a version in SA, as you think.

[neverused]

WHOOP.

Don't care if they call me the necromancer. Gonna revive this thread because I love Star Wars. This may be the end-game keyset for me, tbh. And a sweet BB-8 (or R2) artisan? Color me orange.

Please don't let this die. I know you're hard at work at other keysets, Matt3o, and with the Topre set taken after Skull Squadron, hopefully this is in the back of your mind.

What's this about skull squadron? Is there a second round?

The official answer has been a repetitive no. Have a look at the classifieds and at the DT's marketplace.

That was my understanding too. I had thought for a moment that it may be reborn by jumping on the SA bandwagon. I can wait until people burn out on that profile and worship it like it's any better than cherry or oem.

You may be aware that there was a DCS version; under the same logic, it may be a version in SA, as you think.

Oh yes of seen it in pictures, beautiful set no matter the profile.

Hopefully this one too comes to light.

[ideus]

WHOOP.

Don't care if they call me the necromancer. Gonna revive this thread because I love Star Wars. This may be the end-game keyset for me, tbh. And a sweet BB-8 (or R2) artisan? Color me orange.

Please don't let this die. I know you're hard at work at other keysets, Matt3o, and with the Topre set taken after Skull Squadron, hopefully this is in the back of your mind.

What's this about skull squadron? Is there a second round?

The official answer has been a repetitive no. Have a look at the classifieds and at the DT's marketplace.

That was my understanding too. I had thought for a moment that it may be reborn by jumping on the SA bandwagon. I can wait until people burn out on that profile and worship it like it's any better than cherry or oem.

You may be aware that there was a DCS version; under the same logic, it may be a version in SA, as you think.

Oh yes of seen it in pictures, beautiful set no matter the profile.

Hopefully this one too comes to light.

Well, everything is on Matt, but speculation happens.

[Matt3o]

I'm not running any more SA profile GBs until SP fix their tooling.

[ideus]

I'm not running any more SA profile GBs until SP fix their tooling.

+1

[justnits]

i suppose the shift key to have the proper row?

[Elrick]

I'm not running any more SA profile GBs until SP fix their tooling.

Or stick to all Row 3 key-sets  .

[swimmingbird]

I'm not running any more SA profile GBs until SP fix their tooling.

Or stick to all Row 3 key-sets  .

unsculpted ewwww

[Data]

I'm not running any more SA profile GBs until SP fix their tooling.

Or stick to all Row 3 key-sets  .

unsculpted yaaaay

Fixed. 

[Matt3o]

I would never go for a flat but... SA set

[Elrick]

I would never go for a flat but... SA set

Easy, tilt your keyboard then  .

[ideus]

I would never go for a flat but... SA set

+1

[harlw]

in for 2

[Jedi]

Hey, if its too much risk with Star Wars themed, change the theme idea to Wing Commander.  Oldie, but nearly the same as far as the colorway goes???