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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: ghoul on Tue, 13 October 2020, 21:38:24

Title: Hello Everyone! I'm ghoul
Post by: ghoul on Tue, 13 October 2020, 21:38:24: Hello, I'm Ghoul! I've been lurking on geekhack for a few months now and have finally decided to become more active. I originally felt pushed away by the massive amount of threads and also the UI of the site (and the fact that I generally only use Reddit for forum-based content).

I built my first custom mech a few months ago and quickly became addicted to the hobby. Being a UXUI/graphic designer I was immediately drawn to the idea of creating my very own custom keycap set with my ultimate end goal of eventually creating a group buy for my design. It seems that I have a ways to go before that dream becomes true, but I'm excited nevertheless. I will detail my idea below.

Keyboard:
Case: Idobao ID80
Switches: Drop Holy Pandas V2 (lubed w/ krytox 205g0)
Keycaps: RED 139 JAPANESE ROOT JAPAN BLACK FONT CHERRY PROFILE DYE SUB KEYCAP PBT from KPRepublic
Stabilizers: Cherry plate mount (lubed with dielectric grease)

Keycap Idea:
Profile: Cherry (Hopefully GMK)

Name: GMK Armor (prototype name)

Theme: The keycaps are inspired by Alphonse Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist. As such, the keycaps will feature the colors of his armor and the alchemical symbols on his shoulder and inside if his armor. I am also creating a variety of novelties to go along with the set. At the moment I have an icon of Alphonse's helmet and modified version of the alchemical symbol on the inside of his armor. I am currently also working with a friend of mine who is an industrial designer to design a 3D printable custom keycap of Alphonse's helmet that would go alongside the set.

Legends: The set will feature both english and japanese to pay homage to the show/manga. I am not entirely sure which language will be on top/bottom, but I'm planning for them to be diagonal. One legend in the top left and one in the bottom right. The legends will be dyesub as I've heard doubleshot is fairly difficult and I don't really have a preference.

KLE Reference: [attach=1]

Please leave me some feedback on the idea! I'd love to collaborate with anyone interested in this dream of mine :D Thank you for welcoming me to your community!
Title: Re: Hello Everyone! I'm ghoul
Post by: ghoul on Tue, 13 October 2020, 21:39:51: Well, I forgot to post a picture of Alphonse for reference for my idea. Here it is!

Alphonse Reference: https://www.google.com/search?q=alphonse+elric&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS815US815&hl=en-US&prmd=isvn&sxsrf=ALeKk027ELYdGj3-fKQTc0RfC1ThTvLfZA:1602175124086&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi38I25t6XsAhUjB50JHXkqDcUQ_AUoAXoECCkQAQ&biw=414&bih=720#imgrc=-6CwAJ_xARXURM
Title: Re: Hello Everyone! I'm ghoul
Post by: ghoul on Tue, 13 October 2020, 21:43:39: I would also like to add that I would love to help others where I can if any graphic design is needed! I'm very proficient in adobe illustrator, XD and InDesign, and decent in Photoshop.
Title: Re: Hello Everyone! I'm ghoul
Post by: reaper on Thu, 15 October 2020, 22:14:37: It's almost Halloween so we have ghouls and goblins joining the forum! :))

Welcome to GH! :)
Title: Re: Hello Everyone! I'm ghoul
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 16 October 2020, 15:34:40: Welcome :)

You should make an interest check thread for the set if you want to get more feedback, no one will see it here in the new members forum.
Title: Re: Hello Everyone! I'm ghoul
Post by: ghoul on Tue, 20 October 2020, 01:22:12: Thanks for the tip! I was planning on waiting till I have more novelties designed and I have some renders to show for!