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Title: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Fri, 01 January 2021, 07:44:38
B:\PROJECTS\KEYSETS\>
├── 2021
    └── gmk_awaken
    └── gmk_|)0t$
    └── g/V|<_Pa/2C=L
    └── p87_/V()710/V
    └── =9b7_=><//v|)
    └── ]$4_/v|. 
> exec gmk-awaken
> loading…
> [-//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////-] 100% 0.1s
> initializing interest_check

======================================================================================

gmk_awaken

> load gmk_awaken-banner.png
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-banner.png)

> load gmk_awaken-trailer.mp4

## group_buy
└── gb_date: Jan. 1st — 31st
└── delivery_date: Q4 2021
└── vendors:
    └── US: Novelkeys (https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/frontpage/products/gmk-awaken-gb) | Novelkeys (deskmat) (https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/frontpage/products/awaken-deskpad-gb)
    └── Europe: Candykeys (https://candykeys.com/group-buys/gmk-awaken)   
    └── CA: Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-awaken) | DeskHero (deskmat) (https://www.deskhero.ca/products/deskmat-gmk-awaken)
    └── Asia: Zfrontier Asia (https://www.zfrontier.com/app/mch/1EjgJm4zVaLl) | Zfrontier int (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk-awaken)
    └── SEA: Monokei (https://monokei.co/products/gmk-awaken)
    └── Oceania: Dailyclack  (https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-awaken)   


## specs
└── keycaps_profile: Cherry_corp.
└── keycaps_Material: ABS_Plastic
└── keycaps_thickness: 1.5mm
└── keycaps_manufacturer: GMK
└── keycaps_legends-mods: custom
└── keycaps_legends-alphas: regular
└── keycaps_legends-subs: katakana
└── author: biip

## color_scheme
└── 280 20 15 Krähenschwarz | 290 20 10 Spinellschwarz
└── 230 85 20 Atmospharenbleu | 240 70 30 karibikblau
└── 090 90 60 sonnenröschengelb | 1018 zinkgelb
└── 1777 C | 1787 C

======================================================================================

├── gmk_awaken
    └── renders
        ├── kits
> extracting

kits

> load gmk-awaken-kit-neotokyo.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-kit-neotokyo.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-kit-mainframe.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-kit-mainframe.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-kit-data.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-kit-data.jpg)

======================================================================================

├── gmk_awaken
    └── renders
        ├── keyboards
> extracting

renders

> load gmk-awaken-render-m60a_01.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-m60a_01.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-m60a_02.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-m60a_02.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-alice_01.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-alice_01.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-alice_02.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-alice_02.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-no165rev1_01.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-no165rev1_01.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-no165rev1_02.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-no165rev1_02.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-m65a_01.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-m65a_01.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-m65a_02.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-m65a_02.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-zenith_01.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-Zenith_01.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-zenith_02.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-Zenith_02.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-omega_01.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-Omega_01.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-omega_02.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-Omega_02.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-no1rev2wk_01.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-no1rev2wk_01.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-no1rev2wk_02.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-no1rev2wk_02.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-910_01.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-910_01.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-render-910_02.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-render-910_02.jpg)

======================================================================================

├── gmk_awaken
    └── deskmats
> extracting

deskmats

> load gmk-awaken-mat-01.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-mat_01.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-mat-02.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-mat_02.jpg)

> load gmk-awaken-mat-03.jpg
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-mat_03.jpg)

======================================================================================

├── gmk_awaken
    └── rama-caps
> extracting

rama-caps
Stainless steel with colorful PVD finish and blue glow enamel fill

> load gmk_awaken-rama_01.png
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-Rama_01.png)

> load gmk_awaken-rama_02.png
(http://media.biipmk.com/gmk_awaken/GMK_Awaken-Rama_02.png)

======================================================================================

├── gmk_awaken
    └── cables
> extracting

space-cables

> here (https://spaceholdings.net/collections/live-sales/products/awaken-cables)

======================================================================================


> load footer
Thanks for the support.
Huge thanks to Oblotzky for the awesome renders, as always <3

(https://i.imgur.com/6UHnGqR.png) (https://discordapp.com/invite/nK6jKYt)

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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Fri, 01 January 2021, 07:44:53
post_reserved
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Chippy on Fri, 01 January 2021, 08:51:54
Those mods way too busy to work with reg alphas...I don’t think I am your demographic but you will have no problem meeting moq. Congrats on the first non ****post cyberpunk2077 set I’ve seen.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: norb on Fri, 01 January 2021, 09:04:48
nice!

Quote
## color_scheme
└── 280 20 15 Krähenschwarz | 290 20 10 Spinellschwarz
└── 230 85 20 Atmospharenbleu | 240 70 30 karibikblau
└── 090 90 60 sonnenröschengelb | 1018 zinkgelb
└── 1777 C | 1787 C

what do all these colors mean? the set contains four, not eight? or are they mixed to create your color of choice?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Fri, 01 January 2021, 10:41:13
nice!

Quote
## color_scheme
└── 280 20 15 Krähenschwarz | 290 20 10 Spinellschwarz
└── 230 85 20 Atmospharenbleu | 240 70 30 karibikblau
└── 090 90 60 sonnenröschengelb | 1018 zinkgelb
└── 1777 C | 1787 C

what do all these colors mean? the set contains four, not eight? or are they mixed to create your color of choice?

For each color I choose 2 references so I can adjust the final color scheme (and inherit contrast) :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: norb on Fri, 01 January 2021, 10:56:12
nice!

Quote
## color_scheme
└── 280 20 15 Krähenschwarz | 290 20 10 Spinellschwarz
└── 230 85 20 Atmospharenbleu | 240 70 30 karibikblau
└── 090 90 60 sonnenröschengelb | 1018 zinkgelb
└── 1777 C | 1787 C

what do all these colors mean? the set contains four, not eight? or are they mixed to create your color of choice?

For each color I choose 2 references so I can adjust the final color scheme (and inherit contrast) :thumb:

thanks!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Ella on Fri, 01 January 2021, 11:45:35
candykeys late again :(
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Fri, 01 January 2021, 11:47:11
candykeys late again :(

Should be live at 7pm CET
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: vheissu on Fri, 01 January 2021, 12:25:46
Love your teasers, looking forward to that DSA set.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 01 January 2021, 18:11:58
nice!

Quote
## color_scheme
└── 280 20 15 Krähenschwarz | 290 20 10 Spinellschwarz
└── 230 85 20 Atmospharenbleu | 240 70 30 karibikblau
└── 090 90 60 sonnenröschengelb | 1018 zinkgelb
└── 1777 C | 1787 C

what do all these colors mean? the set contains four, not eight? or are they mixed to create your color of choice?

For each color I choose 2 references so I can adjust the final color scheme (and inherit contrast) :thumb:

(https://i.postimg.cc/hPpMRHrR/colors-210101b-ex.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dudewth on Sat, 02 January 2021, 01:48:25
Nice - order placed!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dvorcol on Sat, 02 January 2021, 11:50:29
(https://i.postimg.cc/KZrbFypt/GMKawaken-Status210102t2b.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: neutralstate on Sat, 02 January 2021, 19:29:41

├── 2021
    └── gmk_awaken
    └── gmk_|)0t$
    └── g/V|<_Pa/2C=L
    └── p87_/V()710/V
    └── =9b7_=><//v|)
    └── ]$4_/v|. 


Wonder what key sets these are hinting at.
GMK Dots (for sure)
GMK PARCEL??
PBT Notion (teased on his instag)
ePBT ? edom? edam?? (way too scrambled lol)
DSA M = DSA Milkshake??

Nice set btw good luck with GB. Looks like an exciting year of biip designs ahead!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Louwii on Sun, 03 January 2021, 17:45:24
This will be my first GMK set, pretty excited. And I've got a 1 year wait to celebrate  :D

Thanks biip, this is the 3rd time, or 4th actually, that I buy a set you created. I guess I like your designs.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: bvckcompton on Sun, 03 January 2021, 18:34:48
Does the keyboard include the full Awaken set? Or just what's necessary for the 65% layout? Deciding between the board or just the caps right now.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: seikoholic on Sun, 03 January 2021, 21:06:40
the RAMA is really nice, I'm in.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Ella on Mon, 04 January 2021, 03:23:08
Does the keyboard include the full Awaken set? Or just what's necessary for the 65% layout? Deciding between the board or just the caps right now.
Only the caps necessary for the 65% layout. It's on the product page
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: hottrout on Mon, 04 January 2021, 05:18:17
Great work, I have to order even without UK ISO.  I don't see the set for sale on Candykeys anywhere?  Are they the only UK/EU vendor?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: TjarleN on Mon, 04 January 2021, 06:06:50
Here is the link for candykeys:
https://candykeys.com/group-buys/gmk-awaken

I think it is the only eu vendor.

Edit:
The link is actually in biips post. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and add to cart from there.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: norb on Mon, 04 January 2021, 11:32:08
nice!

Quote
## color_scheme
└── 280 20 15 Krähenschwarz | 290 20 10 Spinellschwarz
└── 230 85 20 Atmospharenbleu | 240 70 30 karibikblau
└── 090 90 60 sonnenröschengelb | 1018 zinkgelb
└── 1777 C | 1787 C

what do all these colors mean? the set contains four, not eight? or are they mixed to create your color of choice?

For each color I choose 2 references so I can adjust the final color scheme (and inherit contrast) :thumb:

Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPpMRHrR/colors-210101b-ex.png)


looking at the colors, none of the blue/reds seem to represent the renders, which are way more turquoise/pink-ish than the "default" blue/reds. i know renders can never 100% show the real deal but this has me wondering if we can expect a neon design like the renders or if the end product will be more, don't know how to put it, "boring" (imo!). no offense, just curious!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Mon, 04 January 2021, 13:45:00
nice!

Quote
## color_scheme
└── 280 20 15 Krähenschwarz | 290 20 10 Spinellschwarz
└── 230 85 20 Atmospharenbleu | 240 70 30 karibikblau
└── 090 90 60 sonnenröschengelb | 1018 zinkgelb
└── 1777 C | 1787 C

what do all these colors mean? the set contains four, not eight? or are they mixed to create your color of choice?

For each color I choose 2 references so I can adjust the final color scheme (and inherit contrast) :thumb:

Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPpMRHrR/colors-210101b-ex.png)


looking at the colors, none of the blue/reds seem to represent the renders, which are way more turquoise/pink-ish than the "default" blue/reds. i know renders can never 100% show the real deal but this has me wondering if we can expect a neon design like the renders or if the end product will be more, don't know how to put it, "boring" (imo!). no offense, just curious!

No worries! I get what you mean.
The goal is to offer vivid/vibrant color that’s also why I chose 2 references for each color.
If you look closely the renders aren’t featuring neon colors, it’s the result of the contrast between the base (dark cold gray) with light colors which gives this effect.
I would never display renders of a product that cannot be manufactured.
If you have the opportunity to have a look at a RAL book IRL you’ll notice that the chosen colors are pretty close to the actual renders (which are (and must be) pretty accurate in the end of the day).

I hope it’d help to make you less anxious about the final colors :p
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: norb on Mon, 04 January 2021, 16:00:20
thanks again for your explanation, biip :thumb:
i'm gonna trust your judgement and jump on the train with a base kit!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Techichi on Mon, 04 January 2021, 16:07:03
Grabbed Neo Tokyo and the Rama. 👍
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: ded134 on Mon, 04 January 2021, 19:51:44
In for mainframe base and rama, so many sets this month but had to pick this up!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: treeleaf64 on Mon, 04 January 2021, 20:32:04
This reminds me of the video game with the name of Cyberpunk 2077
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: bvckcompton on Tue, 05 January 2021, 02:45:47
Does the keyboard include the full Awaken set? Or just what's necessary for the 65% layout? Deciding between the board or just the caps right now.
Only the caps necessary for the 65% layout. It's on the product page

Thanks for clarifying. I can't seem to find it on the group buy page I'm looking at. Just says "This will include Awaken Keycaps. Cherry double-shot ABS made by GMK.". So wasn't sure. Still debating if I need another 65%, but the caps look great with that case :-\.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Tue, 05 January 2021, 02:59:08
Does the keyboard include the full Awaken set? Or just what's necessary for the 65% layout? Deciding between the board or just the caps right now.
Only the caps necessary for the 65% layout. It's on the product page

Thanks for clarifying. I can't seem to find it on the group buy page I'm looking at. Just says "This will include Awaken Keycaps. Cherry double-shot ABS made by GMK.". So wasn't sure. Still debating if I need another 65%, but the caps look great with that case :-\.

This is what comes with NK65 Awaken:
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3099/8088/products/kit_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1609605755)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: hottrout on Tue, 05 January 2021, 07:45:21
All sets and RAMA ordered.  Thank you, need to figure out a unique little board for this to live on.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: bvckcompton on Tue, 05 January 2021, 14:28:50
Does the keyboard include the full Awaken set? Or just what's necessary for the 65% layout? Deciding between the board or just the caps right now.
Only the caps necessary for the 65% layout. It's on the product page

Thanks for clarifying. I can't seem to find it on the group buy page I'm looking at. Just says "This will include Awaken Keycaps. Cherry double-shot ABS made by GMK.". So wasn't sure. Still debating if I need another 65%, but the caps look great with that case :-\.

This is what comes with NK65 Awaken:
Show Image
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3099/8088/products/kit_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1609605755)


Thank you for the clarification :).

Ordered the set and Rama cap, decided I want this on a ergo board.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: killermax on Wed, 06 January 2021, 02:25:54
Ordered the neo tokyo set. Cant wait to get the real set.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 06 January 2021, 15:59:43
(https://i.postimg.cc/19ZSLzB9/GMKawaken-Status210106b.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: raphgg on Thu, 07 January 2021, 02:31:11
post_reserved
Hi, I have already bought the Awaken base. To be honest, I am so excited to see such a pretty keyset with such a reasonable price. However, in order not to be sad in the future, two questions I want to ask. First, are all the keys Double-shot ABS, including the massive keycaps with custom icons? Second, why the price of the keycaps is so low? You know, in most of the cases, more the customed icons , higher the price.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Pelicram on Thu, 07 January 2021, 12:50:55
What's up with these crazy moq's? Since when have rama caps gone from 50 to 500 moq?. Just seems very odd to me.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: mgsickler on Thu, 07 January 2021, 13:54:22
What's up with these crazy moq's? Since when have rama caps gone from 50 to 500 moq?. Just seems very odd to me.

500 MOQ is for this custom PVD coating. It is a pretty intense process and has always been 500 for these types (Vaporwave had it, along with a special Wave cap we did with RAMA)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Havattack on Thu, 07 January 2021, 14:54:43
I personally, (obviously, since I'M the one saying it..) do not care for those "color-shifting" paint jobs at all (I don't know if that's what the "special coating" is, but it definitely reminds of those kind of high end custom paint jobs.)  They look.. I don't know, maybe childish. Reminds me of those "holographic" pics on cards and stuff. 
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dudewth on Thu, 07 January 2021, 23:29:44
I personally, (obviously, since I'M the one saying it..) do not care for those "color-shifting" paint jobs at all (I don't know if that's what the "special coating" is, but it definitely reminds of those kind of high end custom paint jobs.)  They look.. I don't know, maybe childish. Reminds me of those "holographic" pics on cards and stuff. 
cool
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Sat, 09 January 2021, 03:58:11
Thank you biip for the inclusion of yellow deskmat!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 14 January 2021, 21:46:45
(https://i.postimg.cc/M66SprgN/GMKawaken-Status210114b.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: ejabah on Fri, 15 January 2021, 10:11:43
im loving the Neo Tokyo caps. just coppped them  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Aringil on Sat, 16 January 2021, 08:57:27
If the Mainframe base doens't reach MOQ, it won't go in production? Can i cancel the deskmat too if the Mainframe base will be cancelled?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: bigoldbox on Sat, 16 January 2021, 11:41:15
If the Mainframe base doens't reach MOQ, it won't go in production? Can i cancel the deskmat too if the Mainframe base will be cancelled?


I think vendors are supposed to buy the rest if it doesnt reach, you should be good.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: nvh2092 on Sat, 16 January 2021, 14:42:11
If the Mainframe base doens't reach MOQ, it won't go in production? Can i cancel the deskmat too if the Mainframe base will be cancelled?
In Biip's introduction about this set, he says that all kits are backed by vendors to make sure MOQ will be reached. Don't worry. Also, I bought the mainframe too  :p . Like the clean look.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Aringil on Sun, 17 January 2021, 08:33:21
Ahh, ok, thx for the reply both! I will buy the Mainframe then :D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Hell-es on Mon, 18 January 2021, 12:24:51
I always wonder a bit about GMKs moq - its the same colors etc - just switching alpha molds ... if they couldn‘t just add up the basekits

But maybe wrong place to wonder ;)

Still all the best with gb  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 22 January 2021, 11:49:53
(https://i.postimg.cc/LRf0k476/GMKawaken-Status210122.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: stevenT on Sun, 24 January 2021, 18:58:38
Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/LRf0k476/GMKawaken-Status210122.png)


Just curious, will something good happen if we reach ideal?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Ella on Sun, 24 January 2021, 19:02:34
Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/LRf0k476/GMKawaken-Status210122.png)


Just curious, will something good happen if we reach ideal?
No, nothing special will happen. I believe vendors have already confirmed they'd buy out the ideal moq, if it wasn't hit naturally

Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Mon, 25 January 2021, 07:41:37
Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/LRf0k476/GMKawaken-Status210122.png)


Just curious, will something good happen if we reach ideal?

Nothing. Retail pricing has been calculated regarding that MOQ though.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Ella on Mon, 25 January 2021, 07:55:39
How long would the deskmats and rama cap take? I'm thinking of splitting everything into separate orders.

Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: TjarleN on Mon, 25 January 2021, 15:32:34
How long would the deskmats and rama cap take? I'm thinking of splitting everything into separate orders.

Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk

I cant give you a specific answer to your question, just wanted to say: Keep in mind that some vendors don't send group buy products early. Candykeys for example. I joined a for a couple of RAMAs or just deskmats in the past and they ship those items at the same time they ship the sets.
There are however some vendors which do ship other items first if you have a seperate order.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Tyson on Mon, 25 January 2021, 16:34:25
When this set first IC'd I had my doubts, but after sometime it really grew on me! I'm in for Neo Tokyo and Corrupted Data! Great job on another successful set Biip! :D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Wand on Fri, 29 January 2021, 23:55:58
nice!

Quote
## color_scheme
└── 280 20 15 Krähenschwarz | 290 20 10 Spinellschwarz
└── 230 85 20 Atmospharenbleu | 240 70 30 karibikblau
└── 090 90 60 sonnenröschengelb | 1018 zinkgelb
└── 1777 C | 1787 C

what do all these colors mean? the set contains four, not eight? or are they mixed to create your color of choice?

For each color I choose 2 references so I can adjust the final color scheme (and inherit contrast) :thumb:

Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPpMRHrR/colors-210101b-ex.png)


looking at the colors, none of the blue/reds seem to represent the renders, which are way more turquoise/pink-ish than the "default" blue/reds. i know renders can never 100% show the real deal but this has me wondering if we can expect a neon design like the renders or if the end product will be more, don't know how to put it, "boring" (imo!). no offense, just curious!

No worries! I get what you mean.
The goal is to offer vivid/vibrant color that’s also why I chose 2 references for each color.
If you look closely the renders aren’t featuring neon colors, it’s the result of the contrast between the base (dark cold gray) with light colors which gives this effect.
I would never display renders of a product that cannot be manufactured.
If you have the opportunity to have a look at a RAL book IRL you’ll notice that the chosen colors are pretty close to the actual renders (which are (and must be) pretty accurate in the end of the day).

I hope it’d help to make you less anxious about the final colors :p

Comparing the colors of the RAL sample image and the blue from the Neo Tokyo base render, I'm not sure where the blue's saturation is coming from even if the contrast is high. The top color in the attached comparison is sampled directly from the kit image. The yellow and red seem pretty close though. I may just not be understanding how the color would get affected in a rendering, and unfortunately won't be able to check out a RAL book before the end of the GB.

I don't mean to doubt, I love the set! This'll be my first GB, so just I'm slightly anxious.

Edit: Apologies for the amateur double attachment
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 31 January 2021, 14:20:14
(https://i.postimg.cc/SkCh5CKB/GMKawaken-Status210130.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: thicthock on Tue, 02 February 2021, 05:49:17
Ordered too
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: iknowreal on Wed, 03 February 2021, 07:08:17
Is this finished Are  they for sale yet?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: bigoldbox on Wed, 03 February 2021, 07:11:11
Is this finished Are  they for sale yet?

This was a group buy man, you missed it and have to wait for extras or aftermarket.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: elfick on Wed, 10 February 2021, 12:54:53
Damn, I take a break from the scene for a few months and completely miss out on this glorious creation.... What happened to the 6+ months of IC and GB time?  :p
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 19 February 2021, 13:16:57
(https://i.postimg.cc/LRKcmzLp/GMKawaken-Status210131fin-Yext.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Ella on Sat, 20 February 2021, 06:05:26
Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/LRKcmzLp/GMKawaken-Status210131fin-Yext.png)

Damn, that's quite a lot of extras

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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: DuellM on Tue, 24 August 2021, 12:57:58
The Rama Keycap turned out super nice!! So glad I picked one up
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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Louwii on Tue, 26 October 2021, 18:08:44
Does anyone have any update on this? Still scheduled for Q4?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dangboy on Tue, 26 October 2021, 18:24:08
How are people getting the Rama cap so soon? I ordered just the Rama and haven't had any tracking or anything. There's a guy on mm discord who's been trying to sell his for months.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Tue, 26 October 2021, 23:08:20
Lol this isnt gonna be in our hands this year.

Dangboy: did you order w the GMK set? If you did they’ll ship together. If you want the metal cap sooner order it separately. Note: years ago, people ordered the metal separately because GMK was -faster-
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: dangboy on Wed, 27 October 2021, 06:35:52
Lol this isnt gonna be in our hands this year.

Dangboy: did you order w the GMK set? If you did they’ll ship together. If you want the metal cap sooner order it separately. Note: years ago, people ordered the metal separately because GMK was -faster-

Ordered just the RAMA.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: mgsickler on Wed, 27 October 2021, 07:04:36
Ordered just the RAMA.

If you placed the order with NovelKeys, RAMA caps do not get shipped out separately and will ship out when the GMK caps come in.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: QuackerJ on Thu, 28 October 2021, 08:24:10
same with candykeys afaik, they ship them out when the GMK sets get shipped
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Sat, 30 October 2021, 14:09:26
Does anyone have any update on this? Still scheduled for Q4?

Currently scheduled for mid-May 2022.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Louwii on Thu, 04 November 2021, 19:15:58
Does anyone have any update on this? Still scheduled for Q4?

Currently scheduled for mid-May 2022.

Thanks for the update.

And also, holy ****.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Coloneljesus on Sat, 30 April 2022, 08:55:36
Does anyone have any update on this? Still scheduled for Q4?

Currently scheduled for mid-May 2022.

Is this info still current?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: w1ntermute on Sat, 30 April 2022, 22:02:14
Does anyone have any update on this? Still scheduled for Q4?

Currently scheduled for mid-May 2022.

Is this info still current?

According to the biipmk discord group (https://discord.gg/biipmk) as of April 17, 2022:
"Still waiting for the new batch of color samples"
Current estimated time of arrival: June 2022
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: user655 on Tue, 21 June 2022, 21:50:10
Estimated time of arrival doesn’t mean for us, right? That means estimated time of arrival for vendors to get those color samples that are mentioned? Sorry, I don’t know the production process of this stuff, my apologies. Just wondering where along in the process the set is :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Wed, 22 June 2022, 03:12:47
Estimated time of arrival doesn’t mean for us, right? That means estimated time of arrival for vendors to get those color samples that are mentioned? Sorry, I don’t know the production process of this stuff, my apologies. Just wondering where along in the process the set is :)

Yeah the ETA is actually when GMK start to ship the sets to vendors (and it's currently August).
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: user655 on Wed, 22 June 2022, 06:39:17
Awesome, thank you for the clarification  :D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: w1ntermute on Wed, 22 June 2022, 13:41:02
Estimated time of arrival doesn’t mean for us, right? That means estimated time of arrival for vendors to get those color samples that are mentioned? Sorry, I don’t know the production process of this stuff, my apologies. Just wondering where along in the process the set is :)

Yeah the ETA is actually when GMK start to ship the sets to vendors (and it's currently August).

Thanks for the update.

Sounds like customers in North America will likely get them in Sept/Oct time frame.

GMK, if you're reading this...
(https://c.tenor.com/AEIsUUNbqCwAAAAM/stephen-colbert-give-it-to-me-now.gif)

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: norb on Thu, 23 June 2022, 13:30:05
any chance for a sneak peek at the approved color samples? can't wait  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: biip on Thu, 20 October 2022, 14:51:54
GMK just started to ship!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: thicthock on Tue, 29 November 2022, 11:35:13
GMK just started to ship!

Soooo havent heard anything yet from candeykeys

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Tue, 29 November 2022, 15:54:25
We got change address emails from novelkeys a coupla days ago which is the “about a month out” signal for us in the USA.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: w1ntermute on Tue, 20 December 2022, 10:41:23
Finally got it! <3

(https://media.tenor.com/AAhRO0tvnT0AAAAM/excited-im.gif)

Ordered Jan 27, 2021
Received December 19, 2022 from Desk Hero in Canada

Got to finish deciding which keyboard I'm putting these on... 😅
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: InvaderSim on Mon, 24 July 2023, 08:48:33
Also ordered via CandyKeys, anyone got an update?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: Ranker2 on Mon, 24 July 2023, 10:46:00
Where did you order from and what was holding up your shipment?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Awaken
Post by: InvaderSim on Tue, 25 July 2023, 08:25:57
Just got a response back from CandyKeys support, my order was seemingly held back by the deskmat I also ordered. They expect the delivery of my order to happen in around 2 weeks. Fingers crossed!