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Title: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: its.ae on Wed, 18 May 2022, 12:49:32

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Hi all!
We are AEs and welcome to the IC for Scannable!

Speaking about inspiration, basically, the idea struck me when I was scanning a QR code to pay for my coffee. I know it’s nothing bizarre, but I’ve always found the little *beep* sound when we successfully scanned a code amusing.

So I thought to myself, why not add some of “amusement” to the keyboard?

IC Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IjGc64Lqr1a5ONF31rwIhR2bU8g28sjy8QOQzhbTXe4 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IjGc64Lqr1a5ONF31rwIhR2bU8g28sjy8QOQzhbTXe4)

Color

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Kit

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Note

Instead of normal QR, we use Micro QR Code for its minimal space requirement, which makes printing on keycaps whole lots easier.

Here comes a bummer: The camera on your smartphone is still unable to identify Micro QR code, but with the help of a third party’s scanning app, this shouldn’t be any problem.

Scannable is specially designed for you to mix and match various styles, and we do encourage you to come up with as many unique combinations as possible. That’s why we decided to release 3 Alpha kits (including the Base kit). The only job left here is to let you creativity roam free.

Renders

(Koyu & U80 | RAMA WORKS)
(TKC1800 | TheKey.Company)

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Deskmat

TBA

Vendors

TBA

GB Date

TBA

Things needed to do:

- Feedbacks, Recommendations
- More renders
- Get quote
- Deskmat
- Collab (maybe?)
- GB Date

Special Thank

Thank you all for your time reading this IC post!

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: hankyul33 on Wed, 18 May 2022, 12:58:33

Scan on bottom row not aligned properly like the other mods. Alphas seem busy and vibrant but everything else is kinda lackluster which makes for a weird balance. Otherwise interesting set!

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: dededecline on Wed, 18 May 2022, 12:59:49

A very interesting concept. I feel like this is the obvious question - what do the QR codes link to?

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: Neely_12 on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:04:26

I really like this. I fear how it will come out with PBT though. I imagine domikey triple shot would be really nice for this set if possible. Also +1 for text+icon mods instead of all icon

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: dededecline on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:10:50

Quote from: Neely_12 on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:04:26

I really like this. I fear how it will come out with PBT though. I imagine domikey triple shot would be really nice for this set if possible. Also +1 for text+icon mods instead of all icon

I don't think this set can be anything other than dyesub PBT, between legend tolerances for doubleshot caps and the cost of new molds for a whole set of alphas. Tripleshot almost certainly not possible without absolutely insane cost.

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: strawberryyogurt on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:26:52

Wait this's actually really cool. Should I be excited for any hidden message behind these QRs?

Note: I DID scanned the QR on the banner tho  ;)

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: Mr Chrome on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:36:13

Nice! I think some of the novelties don’t fit as well as others, though. The ISO Enter, Beep and rotated squares look a little out of place in a theme that has so many perfectly aligned squares.

Any chance you could add the numrow to the qr codes only alpha kit? I think having white qr code numrow with regular alphas or putting qr codes on the f-row (using the numrow keys) would look really good.

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: JohnYYZ on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:53:16

Fun set, I really like it actually!

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: its.ae on Wed, 18 May 2022, 14:27:19

Quote from: hankyul33 on Wed, 18 May 2022, 12:58:33

Scan on bottom row not aligned properly like the other mods. Alphas seem busy and vibrant but everything else is kinda lackluster which makes for a weird balance. Otherwise interesting set!

Thanks for your feedbacks :) I will definitely consider improving it based on your recommendation!

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: its.ae on Wed, 18 May 2022, 14:28:07

Quote from: dededecline on Wed, 18 May 2022, 12:59:49

A very interesting concept. I feel like this is the obvious question - what do the QR codes link to?

Right now it's just basic text like A will be A when scanned. But one of the ideas being considered is to include fun hidden messages like Q as in QMK, B for Black Inks...etc

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: its.ae on Wed, 18 May 2022, 14:29:22

Quote from: strawberryyogurt on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:26:52

Wait this's actually really cool. Should I be excited for any hidden message behind these QRs?

Note: I DID scanned the QR on the banner tho  ;)

Quote from: JohnYYZ on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:53:16

Fun set, I really like it actually!

Glad that you like the idea :) Thank you so much!

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: its.ae on Wed, 18 May 2022, 14:30:01

Quote from: Neely_12 on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:04:26

I really like this. I fear how it will come out with PBT though. I imagine domikey triple shot would be really nice for this set if possible. Also +1 for text+icon mods instead of all icon

I am currently working with a PBT manufacturer to check the print quality :) I will update when I get the latest information

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: its.ae on Wed, 18 May 2022, 14:30:23

Quote from: Mr Chrome on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:36:13

Nice! I think some of the novelties don’t fit as well as others, though. The ISO Enter, Beep and rotated squares look a little out of place in a theme that has so many perfectly aligned squares.

Any chance you could add the numrow to the qr codes only alpha kit? I think having white qr code numrow with regular alphas or putting qr codes on the f-row (using the numrow keys) would look really good.

Thanks for your feedback :) I will consider your suggestion and revise the Kit ;)

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: SxM Designs on Wed, 18 May 2022, 14:35:37

I really like the concept! Good luck!

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: Neely_12 on Wed, 18 May 2022, 14:51:27

Quote from: dededecline on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:10:50

Quote from: Neely_12 on Wed, 18 May 2022, 13:04:26

I really like this. I fear how it will come out with PBT though. I imagine domikey triple shot would be really nice for this set if possible. Also +1 for text+icon mods instead of all icon

I don't think this set can be anything other than dyesub PBT, between legend tolerances for doubleshot caps and the cost of new molds for a whole set of alphas. Tripleshot almost certainly not possible without absolutely insane cost.

Yeah you’re probably right. Finals hitting my brain too hard

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: Backspace2 on Wed, 18 May 2022, 19:43:25

Like many others said, very interesting! Maybe a rickroll QR code :p

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 18 May 2022, 19:53:49

not for me, since i don't like the idea of having a bunch of QR codes on a desk i take pictures of a lot, but really unique idea and i hope this set does well

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: its.ae on Wed, 18 May 2022, 22:44:19

Quote from: Puddsy on Wed, 18 May 2022, 19:53:49

not for me, since i don't like the idea of having a bunch of QR codes on a desk i take pictures of a lot, but really unique idea and i hope this set does well

Quote from: SxM Designs on Wed, 18 May 2022, 14:35:37

I really like the concept! Good luck!

Quote from: Backspace2 on Wed, 18 May 2022, 19:43:25

Like many others said, very interesting! Maybe a rickroll QR code :p

Thank you all so much for the support and feedbacks! <3

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: santela on Wed, 18 May 2022, 23:11:54

This is actually interesting. I'd probably go with the mono alphas for a cleaner look.

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: tineship on Thu, 19 May 2022, 01:58:42

The concept of this set is really unique! Love it so much! GLWIC

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: phuownglinh on Tue, 24 May 2022, 06:06:42

Niceee~ love how you put the blue, red and yellow together, that’s a cool combination. I also click on the IC form and I find it really interesting with the one having Chrome dinosour. I’m innn 100%^^

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: JQ27 on Tue, 24 May 2022, 09:30:06

This is something really nice and unique. Chance to include coloured ISO Enters?

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: LegendsWorks on Tue, 24 May 2022, 18:13:59

not for me but i want those novelties, glwic

Title: Re: [IC] PBT Scannable.
Post by: acerb on Wed, 25 May 2022, 02:28:52

I would've said it's super original last year, but it's actually joining qPBT Terminal's idea of having sub legends in a coded representation (they are just in-stock now: https://mvkb.com/terminal/). They're reversed dye-sub and 70$ in-stock so maybe you should check it out with "equal PBT". Good luck