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Title: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: alas on Tue, 21 September 2021, 11:06:37
(https://i.imgur.com/Nfhz0ai.jpg)
DSS Lightcycle
Adapted from the original DSA set by evangs with permission.

        Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/6MZjFcadH7) to support the set and follow updates!

Group Buy Date: Sept 21 - Oct 21, 2021
Expected to ship Q2 2022!


Vendors

United States: MKUltra (https://mkultra.click) and Protozoa Studio (https://protozoa.studio) →
Canada: Ashkeebs → (https://www.ashkeebs.com/)
Europe: MyKeyboard → (https://mykeyboard.eu/)
United Kingdom: Protozoa Studios → (https://protozoa.studio/)
Southeast Asia: Zion Studios → (https://zionstudios.ph/)
Australia: Daily Clack → (https://dailyclack.com/)
India: rectangles.store → (https://rectangles.store/)


Current Kits

(https://i.imgur.com/0UZa0xg.jpg)
Grey Alphas - the base of a classic Lightcycle color kit.

(https://i.imgur.com/rc8PHb7.jpg)
Dark Alphas - for those who want a more understated colorway.

(https://i.imgur.com/J8yCqQQ.jpg)
60%/TKL Mods - for the most common board sizes, from 60% to TKL

(https://i.imgur.com/JjpFDJL.jpg)
Numpad - for people who need super speedy data entry.

(https://i.imgur.com/OYKZReb.jpg)
40%/Ortho Mods - for boards smaller than 60%.

(https://i.imgur.com/fJvnpfW.jpg)
Ergo Mods - it's for ergodoxian boards. Alice isn't ergo.

(https://i.imgur.com/yJNar7S.jpg)
Colevrak Alphas - for those people big brain enough to use Colemak and Dvorak.

(https://i.imgur.com/sJ1hmcj.jpg)
ISO - basic ISO compat.

(https://i.imgur.com/oycvM9K.jpg)
Icon Novelties - Same as original DSA Lightcycle novelties!

(https://i.imgur.com/JcBWuSy.jpg)
Text Novelties - now in a separate kit to lower base costs

(https://i.imgur.com/QZXnYLU.jpg)
Blue Bars - for those who want an extra flair.

(https://i.imgur.com/qn39afJ.jpg)
Grey Bars - additional compatibility for those using grey alphas.

(https://i.imgur.com/WfKiDPb.jpg)
Black Bars - additional compatibility for those using black alphas.



Renders
Rendered by Nasp.

(https://i.imgur.com/aPQzYWX.jpeg)
U80 by Rama
More
(https://i.imgur.com/yYDXZXd.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3XiB307.jpeg)


(https://i.imgur.com/5p9CtP7.jpeg)
V4N4G0N by trash man
More
(https://i.imgur.com/5F5RJXm.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wmcx8im.jpeg)


(https://i.imgur.com/Jn273Yx.jpeg)
Ikki68 Aurora by Wuque Studio
More
(https://i.imgur.com/aWOc2iF.jpeg)



Deskmats
(https://i.imgur.com/LbFG2wM.jpg)
Data Disc

(https://i.imgur.com/tjRcyQQ.jpg)
Lightcycle

Colors
AlphasSP GY
Alpha LegendsSP BFQ
ModsSP GX
AccentSP BFQ
Accent LegendsSP GX


About DSS Profile
Click MORE for more information
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DSS was created by Signature Plastics in the 80s to meet the requirements of the (then) new DIN standard for keyboards. It has a spherical top and is lower profile than their SA profile. The top surface resembles DSA.

DSS Lightcycle uses a 1-1-2-3-4-3 sculpt.

To compare DSS to keycap profiles you know, check out Keycaps.info (https://www.keycaps.info/)

Further Reading:
SP’s DSS Spec Sheet (https://pimpmykeyboard.com/content/DSS_Family_Updated.pdf)
SP’s History of Keycap Families (https://pimpmykeyboard.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/204415935-The-Origin-of-SP-Keycap-Families)

Note: As SP does not offer spacebars smaller than 6u in the DSS profile, DSA blanks are offered as an alternative in the base, 40s, and spacebar kits.




Pricing
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  • Grey Alphas: $40
  • Dark Alphas: $40
  • 60%/TKL Mods: $70
  • Numpad: $30
  • 40s/Ortho Mods: $65
  • Ergo Mods: $70
  • Colevrak Alphas: $70
  • ISO: $35
  • Icon Novelties: $30
  • Text Novelties: $30
  • Blue Bars: $30
  • Grey Bars: $25
  • Black Bars: $25
  • Lightcycle Deskmat: $20
  • Data Disk Deskmat: $20


Thanks to
Evan for coming up with this colorway and allowing me to run it.
SlipperyPeteED, Acitrin, DrHigsby, and others for helping with kitting.
My partners in Coffee Break Keyboards for supporting me along the way.


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Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: azzipa on Tue, 28 September 2021, 20:53:52
no posts yet? is everyone in the coffee break discord? and if wapuro (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112196.0) is the revival, what's this, the resurrection?

i know: this set is da bomb!


(i *still* really would like an R1 "=" key but since it ain't gonna happen i'll just make my peace.)
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: ShandonCodes on Thu, 30 September 2021, 12:45:17
The porfile is not for me, but I am here for that deskmat!
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: HappyB0T on Thu, 30 September 2021, 13:26:54
Tron was my favorite movie. I wore the VHS tape to the ground. All in on this one.
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: alas on Fri, 01 October 2021, 20:47:06
Quote from: azzipa on Tue, 28 September 2021, 20:53:52
no posts yet? is everyone in the coffee break discord? and if wapuro (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112196.0) is the revival, what's this, the resurrection?

i know: this set is da bomb!


(i *still* really would like an R1 "=" key but since it ain't gonna happen i'll just make my peace.)

I dunno. I'm going to be uploading a Reddit update post on Monday that should help, but numbers aren't great so far. :(

Also, there are channels in both the MKUltra and Coffee Break discords. Coffee Break is more or less what I use as my 'designer discord'.
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: _rubik on Sat, 02 October 2021, 00:25:02
Reviving a classic! Profile isn't my taste (nor was DSA) but I'm happy to see we're keeping lightcycle alive.

GLWGB
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 08 October 2021, 15:30:22
Graph updated.
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 11 October 2021, 18:23:46
(https://i.postimg.cc/HTH2W12b/DSSlightcycle-Orders211011.png)
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: Exluna on Mon, 11 October 2021, 21:14:44
Ordered, hope we meet MOQ.
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: dingusxmcgee on Tue, 12 October 2021, 06:31:16
Ordered

Let’s gooooooo
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: Sup on Tue, 12 October 2021, 13:18:32
Just wanted to say i bought a set the instant this was on Mykeyboard.EU. I really hope this doesn't get the same fate as DSS WOB.  :-X
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 19 October 2021, 20:36:46
(https://i.postimg.cc/4ZLqFvmW/DSSlightcycle-Orders211019.png)
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: sujikinen on Wed, 20 October 2021, 19:03:05
Thanks for Colevrak  support.
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: HappyB0T on Fri, 22 October 2021, 04:00:18
It is October 22nd. Any word on if MOQ will be hit via extras?
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: adi on Tue, 02 November 2021, 23:39:41
Quote from: HappyB0T on Fri, 22 October 2021, 04:00:18
It is October 22nd. Any word on if MOQ will be hit via extras?

I heard that MKUltra was buying out, not sure on the accuracy of the statement.
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: thesky on Wed, 03 November 2021, 08:17:37
Quote from: adi on Tue, 02 November 2021, 23:39:41
Quote from: HappyB0T on Fri, 22 October 2021, 04:00:18
It is October 22nd. Any word on if MOQ will be hit via extras?

I heard that MKUltra was buying out, not sure on the accuracy of the statement.

This is true, they posted the news on their website. (https://mkultra.click/news/october-2021-update/)
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: GordonTGopher on Tue, 31 May 2022, 12:09:01
From https://mkultra.click/news/june-2022-update/ "production completion scheduled for end of September 2022" :rolleyes:
Title: Re: [GB] DSS Lightcycle - Running Sep 21 to Oct 21
Post by: Akele on Wed, 01 June 2022, 02:40:52
Quote from: GordonTGopher on Tue, 31 May 2022, 12:09:01
From https://mkultra.click/news/june-2022-update/ "production completion scheduled for end of September 2022" :rolleyes:

Well spotted, thanks for the update.