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Title: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: lucidreams on Tue, 05 December 2023, 00:09:06
(https://imgur.com/DVjrVee.jpg)

Hi everyone,this is LeleLab from China.
This interest check is for GMK CYL DUNE.


GMK CYL DUNE uses GMK mixed color material.



Discord (https://discord.gg/SsNUDSDg7Q)

Base Kit (all in one)
(https://imgur.com/bDTlNgR.jpg)

Renders

(https://imgur.com/xNZsfJS.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/byvVoXY.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/XAu0Tdt.jpg)

Sample
(https://imgur.com/WZkiF3Q.jpg)

Vendors

CN - zFrontier (https://www.zfrontier.com/app/mch/lVay3WKY4LY1)
US - Cannonkeys (https://cannonkeys.com/products/gmk-dune)
CA - Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/open-group-buys/products/gmk-cyl-dune-keycaps-group-buy)
EU - Eloquent
UK - Protozoa
AU - Keebz N Cables (https://www.keebzncables.com/collections/keycaps-group-buy/products/group-buy-gmk-cyl-dune-keycaps)
SEA - Mecha Store (https://mecha.store/products/pre-order-gmk-dune-double-shot-abs-keycaps)
KR - Swagkeys (https://swagkeys.com/products/gb-gmk-cyl-dune)


Money
$135

Thanks for everyone who likes my work.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Kokaloo on Tue, 05 December 2023, 00:20:19
oh no. this is just like that other set that is colored like sand. oh no!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: ankit on Tue, 05 December 2023, 00:27:48
looks neat! some small suggestions:
- 2x barred numpad 5u
- 1u shift should be 1.25u
- mixed super vs. codes
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: DirtyGingy on Tue, 05 December 2023, 00:30:56
Oh nice, a gmk set to match the feel of cherry switches

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Rob27shred on Tue, 05 December 2023, 00:33:21
Oh nice, a gmk set to match the feel of cherry switches

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Rob27shred on Tue, 05 December 2023, 00:34:33
Seriously though, pretty cool ideal OP GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: lucidreams on Tue, 05 December 2023, 00:40:42
looks neat! some small suggestions:
- 2x barred numpad 5u
- 1u shift should be 1.25u
- mixed super vs. codes


Thanks for your reminder
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Lyle88 on Tue, 05 December 2023, 01:31:31
I would say cool idea but this is basically a gmk sandstorm ripoff.. or am I missing something?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Lyle88 on Tue, 05 December 2023, 01:33:44
I would say cool idea but this is basically a gmk sandstorm ripoff.. or am I missing something?

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https://i.imgur.com/KCkOPzV.jpeg

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Rob27shred on Tue, 05 December 2023, 02:05:21
I would say cool idea but this is basically a gmk sandstorm ripoff.. or am I missing something?

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https://i.imgur.com/KCkOPzV.jpeg

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This is in the same vein as Sandstorm no doubt, but I feel it does enough to distinguish itself from that. This has a lighter base color & is also a mixed color (looks like redish, brownish flecks mixed into the base color).
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Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Lyle88 on Tue, 05 December 2023, 02:22:17
I would say cool idea but this is basically a gmk sandstorm ripoff.. or am I missing something?

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https://i.imgur.com/KCkOPzV.jpeg

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This is in the same vein as Sandstorm no doubt, but I feel it does enough to distinguish itself from that. This has a lighter base color & is also a mixed color (looks like redish, brownish flecks mixed into the base color).
(Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link)
I mean I get it, there are minor differences, but with the freedom to design literally any colour scheme, this just feels low effort.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: aa212121 on Tue, 05 December 2023, 03:32:26
oo nice,this is cool!
would love this with icon mods and a macro column
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: NSMN on Tue, 05 December 2023, 05:06:30
I would say cool idea but this is basically a gmk sandstorm ripoff.. or am I missing something?

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https://i.imgur.com/KCkOPzV.jpeg

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This is in the same vein as Sandstorm no doubt, but I feel it does enough to distinguish itself from that. This has a lighter base color & is also a mixed color (looks like redish, brownish flecks mixed into the base color).
(Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link)
I mean I get it, there are minor differences, but with the freedom to design literally any colour scheme, this just feels low effort.

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Yeah, because GMK sandstorm was a high effort set
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: idealape on Tue, 05 December 2023, 07:13:38
I dig this... i didn't did gmk sandstorm...
so different enough for me
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: SmokeySpoon on Tue, 05 December 2023, 08:18:41
I'm in for this, hopefully, you will consider a Canadian vendor. Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 05 December 2023, 09:16:08
I’m less concerned with it looking like Sandstorm and more concerned with it using the name Dune.  I fully hoped for a good 10 years that someone would make a set themed after one of my favorite sci-fi novels.  ****. 

Maybe we could get GMK spice or GMK awaken or something.   :p

I do like color and the mixed materials idea a lot.  I own Sandstorm and I would definitely buy this set as well. I’m just bummed about the name. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: zsuhaa on Tue, 05 December 2023, 09:28:08
Maybe we could get GMK spice or GMK awaken or something.   :p

GMK awaken is an already existing set  :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Fraaaan on Tue, 05 December 2023, 09:28:52
Quote
GMK DUNE uses GMK mixed color material.

Could you explain what this means? Are you just using a custom color? New stock GMK color? New material?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 05 December 2023, 09:29:44
Maybe we could get GMK spice or GMK awaken or something.   :p

GMK awaken is an already existing set  :)

Ah damnit, that’s right.  We going full on GMK Kwisatz Haderach then
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Sensetrigger on Tue, 05 December 2023, 09:49:30
Impressive, very nice. But please, consider the following title: "GMK Hochland cheese with ham":

(https://i.imgur.com/vKQOicG.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: treeleaf64 on Tue, 05 December 2023, 12:11:01
I’m less concerned with it looking like Sandstorm and more concerned with it using the name Dune.  I fully hoped for a good 10 years that someone would make a set themed after one of my favorite sci-fi novels.  ****. 

Maybe we could get GMK spice or GMK awaken or something.   :p

I do like color and the mixed materials idea a lot.  I own Sandstorm and I would definitely buy this set as well. I’m just bummed about the name.

It is my favorite sci-fi series ! Yay
I agree with Mr Kokaloo, This set is almost a copy of Sandstorm
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: aicyborg on Tue, 05 December 2023, 13:19:41
I'm not sure if the people who think this is a Sandstorm "clone" have noticed the texture added to the material. It's right there in the post.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: zitres on Tue, 05 December 2023, 13:20:24
Quote
GMK DUNE uses GMK mixed color material.

Could you explain what this means? Are you just using a custom color? New stock GMK color? New material?
Its from GMK new special effects series and i think the official name is "ABS Batch Sand Beige". Samples of the new Special Effects got send to some Vendors and Designers in September/October. It was not used much yet, but i think NK used it for a Novelty in GMK Mecha Kaiju. Next year GMK TIK R2 will launch with four different special effects so everyone can get a sample for a small price easily. Will post about it soon.

The GMK Dune set here looks interessting. Could really look good on some cream colored boards.

Its a beige color with red particles in. I got some on my desk:
https://imgur.com/a/Raze59W

Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 05 December 2023, 15:49:59
Quote
GMK DUNE uses GMK mixed color material.

Could you explain what this means? Are you just using a custom color? New stock GMK color? New material?
Next year GMK TIK R2 will launch with four different special effects



The sample keycaps you have look nice.

What is GMK TIK?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: zsuhaa on Tue, 05 December 2023, 16:59:11
Quote
What is GMK TIK?

https://candyk.notion.site/GMK-TIK-R2-7e345fdc0d0c400ab157bf6924eaebee (https://candyk.notion.site/GMK-TIK-R2-7e345fdc0d0c400ab157bf6924eaebee)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: daev on Tue, 05 December 2023, 22:12:52
I'm not sure if the people who think this is a Sandstorm "clone" have noticed the texture added to the material. It's right there in the post.

nah, they're just bitter and like to whine
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: mr_foggy on Wed, 06 December 2023, 05:35:09
I'm not sure if the people who think this is a Sandstorm "clone" have noticed the texture added to the material. It's right there in the post.

nah, they're just bitter and like to whine
flipper copium, no one is going to pick up their sandstorm kit for $500 now.

that said, if anyone's so concerned about this set being a copy, try and push a sandstorm rerun in a reasonable timeframe, no one's stopping you.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: SmokeySpoon on Wed, 06 December 2023, 07:19:06
I'm not sure if the people who think this is a Sandstorm "clone" have noticed the texture added to the material. It's right there in the post.

nah, they're just bitter and like to whine
flipper copium, no one is going to pick up their sandstorm kit for $500 now.

that said, if anyone's so concerned about this set being a copy, try and push a sandstorm rerun in a reasonable timeframe, no one's stopping you.

Pretty much this. Zambu has had plenty of time to rerun Sandstorm. He says vendors have not shown interest, which is intriguing since we are seeing things like Modern Materials, and now this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: vhaarr on Wed, 06 December 2023, 11:49:48
nordeuk please
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: TyPo.mk on Wed, 06 December 2023, 14:57:11
This is definitely in my Top 5 favorite sand themed keycap sets
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: shansoft on Wed, 06 December 2023, 16:29:41
I'm not sure if the people who think this is a Sandstorm "clone" have noticed the texture added to the material. It's right there in the post.

I have never heard GMK can adjust texture. Is this something new? Perhaps dysub on top of doubleshot?

This set does look like GMK sandstorm, but it would be drastically different if somehow texture is added to it.

Personally, I do not like the texture and much prefer the color of sandstorm itself.....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: aicyborg on Wed, 06 December 2023, 22:18:50
I'm not sure if the people who think this is a Sandstorm "clone" have noticed the texture added to the material. It's right there in the post.

I have never heard GMK can adjust texture. Is this something new? Perhaps dysub on top of doubleshot?

This set does look like GMK sandstorm, but it would be drastically different if somehow texture is added to it.

Personally, I do not like the texture and much prefer the color of sandstorm itself.....

I don't know what you can't see that I can, but the texture in each keycap is shown here in the OP in this sample, which differentiates this from Sandstorm:

Sample
Show Image
(https://imgur.com/WZkiF3Q.jpg)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: ggggggg on Sat, 09 December 2023, 13:23:39
I'm not sure if the people who think this is a Sandstorm "clone" have noticed the texture added to the material. It's right there in the post.

I have never heard GMK can adjust texture. Is this something new? Perhaps dysub on top of doubleshot?

This set does look like GMK sandstorm, but it would be drastically different if somehow texture is added to it.

Personally, I do not like the texture and much prefer the color of sandstorm itself.....

I don't know what you can't see that I can, but the texture in each keycap is shown here in the OP in this sample, which differentiates this from Sandstorm:

Sample
Show Image
(https://imgur.com/WZkiF3Q.jpg)


Stop saying texture - this is just small, differently coloured flecks of plastic added to the base shot, It'll feel the same to the touch.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Sat, 09 December 2023, 14:35:14
good kitting
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Lyle88 on Sun, 10 December 2023, 05:56:13
I'm not sure if the people who think this is a Sandstorm "clone" have noticed the texture added to the material. It's right there in the post.

nah, they're just bitter and like to whine
flipper copium, no one is going to pick up their sandstorm kit for $500 now.

that said, if anyone's so concerned about this set being a copy, try and push a sandstorm rerun in a reasonable timeframe, no one's stopping you.

Pretty much this. Zambu has had plenty of time to rerun Sandstorm. He says vendors have not shown interest, which is intriguing since we are seeing things like Modern Materials, and now this.
Considering I don't own and have never owned a set of sandstorm, it's not flipper copium. I've seen the renders of the new ABS speckles being used for this set too.
From a design perspective, with the freedom to do literally anything, op has chosen turn the saturation down a few percent and call it a day.
I do understand the point about zambu not rerunning sandstorm though and wouldn't want to pay flip prices myself so I can at least see that side of the argument.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: XiXora on Sun, 10 December 2023, 08:21:39
Don't see an IC form or I maybe blind.

For me, I'd like 2x 1.5u Code/Super keys and another 1u Alt for HHKB and/or Mac.
…and a stepped ctrl if I was being super picky :P
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: aicyborg on Sun, 10 December 2023, 16:58:57
Stop saying texture - this is just small, differently coloured flecks of plastic added to the base shot, It'll feel the same to the touch.

Texture's the right word to use, "the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance." Anyways, this is a bit asinine and splitting hairs now. You all can keep squabbling if you want.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: Lyle88 on Sun, 10 December 2023, 17:23:13
Stop saying texture - this is just small, differently coloured flecks of plastic added to the base shot, It'll feel the same to the touch.

Texture's the right word to use, "the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance." Anyways, this is a bit asinine and splitting hairs now. You all can keep squabbling if you want.
It's really not.
Texture is something you can feel with your hands.
Visual texture is something 2d that gives the illusion of having physical texture.
These keycaps will still have the same physical texture as other gmk keycaps, what your saying makes it sound as if they will feel different to the touch.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: tactilesbad on Tue, 12 December 2023, 05:50:50
He says vendors have not shown interest

yeah who would be so foolish to rerun a set that would reach natural moq on hype alone lmfao
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 12 December 2023, 15:58:02
Will there be a Geekhack GB thread?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: Kiririn on Tue, 12 December 2023, 19:04:53
Seems like Cannonkeys has their GB page up and according to them it's up until December 29th at 11:59PM ET. Though where is the GB thread on Geekhack?

https://cannonkeys.com/products/gmk-dune

Title: Re: [IC] GMK DUNE | New Color Material Keycap
Post by: lorde on Tue, 12 December 2023, 21:34:53
I would say cool idea but this is basically a gmk sandstorm ripoff.. or am I missing something?

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https://i.imgur.com/KCkOPzV.jpeg suika game (https://suika-game.io)

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This is in the same vein as Sandstorm no doubt, but I feel it does enough to distinguish itself from that. This has a lighter base color & is also a mixed color (looks like redish, brownish flecks mixed into the base color).
(Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link)
I mean I get it, there are minor differences, but with the freedom to design literally any colour scheme, this just feels low effort.

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Yeah, because GMK sandstorm was a high effort set
thank you for sharing this amazing piece of information.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: codecoffeecode on Thu, 14 December 2023, 00:36:05
Will there be a Geekhack GB thread?

Seems like Cannonkeys has their GB page up and according to them it's up until December 29th at 11:59PM ET. Though where is the GB thread on Geekhack?

https://cannonkeys.com/products/gmk-dune


If a GB post never materializes for this group buy, will GMK Dune still count against lead vendor's concurrent GB limit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: Kiririn on Thu, 14 December 2023, 12:47:07
If a GB post never materializes for this group buy, will GMK Dune still count against lead vendor's concurrent GB limit?

It should count against the OP's concurrent GB limit. Looking at the post count, it looks like the OP didn't hit the 25 post minimum to post in the GB section so I guess that's why the OP just went ahead with the GB.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 14 December 2023, 17:00:57
If a GB post never materializes for this group buy, will GMK Dune still count against lead vendor's concurrent GB limit?

It should count against the OP's concurrent GB limit. Looking at the post count, it looks like the OP didn't hit the 25 post minimum to post in the GB section so I guess that's why the OP just went ahead with the GB.

Geekhack GB thread started December 11:

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=122055
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: Kiririn on Sat, 16 December 2023, 12:54:15
Geekhack GB thread started December 11:

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=122055

Thanks for the GB thread link dvorcol. It probably flew under my radar while going through the GB subsection.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: lucidreams on Sun, 17 December 2023, 23:32:16
Will there be a Geekhack GB thread?

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=122055.0
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: iwobobul on Wed, 31 January 2024, 02:25:56
I wish I saw this thread sooner, so I could post my snarky comment when it was relevant. Anyways, Zambu can now reap the fruit of his sarcastic replies to every single question about sandstorm in his discord.
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Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: tactilesbad on Wed, 31 January 2024, 04:47:48
I wish I saw this thread sooner, so I could post my snarky comment when it was relevant. Anyways, Zambu can now reap the fruit of his sarcastic replies to every single question about sandstorm in his discord.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: Kokaloo on Wed, 31 January 2024, 12:22:58
I wish I saw this thread sooner, so I could post my snarky comment when it was relevant. Anyways, Zambu can now reap the fruit of his sarcastic replies to every single question about sandstorm in his discord.
(Attachment Link)

zambumon krel all these designers only reactionarily run r2s of sets they think are in danger of being copied so it makes sense he would wanna do sandstorm r2 now
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: quaks on Thu, 01 February 2024, 07:37:52
I wish I saw this thread sooner, so I could post my snarky comment when it was relevant. Anyways, Zambu can now reap the fruit of his sarcastic replies to every single question about sandstorm in his discord.
(Attachment Link)

zambumon krel all these designers only reactionarily run r2s of sets they think are in danger of being copied so it makes sense he would wanna do sandstorm r2 now

well, there you go
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Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: iwobobul on Fri, 02 February 2024, 05:31:33
I wish I saw this thread sooner, so I could post my snarky comment when it was relevant. Anyways, Zambu can now reap the fruit of his sarcastic replies to every single question about sandstorm in his discord.
(Attachment Link)

zambumon krel all these designers only reactionarily run r2s of sets they think are in danger of being copied so it makes sense he would wanna do sandstorm r2 now

well, there you go
(Attachment Link)

Just came here to psot this, lmao
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: tactilesbad on Tue, 06 February 2024, 10:28:15
I wish I saw this thread sooner, so I could post my snarky comment when it was relevant. Anyways, Zambu can now reap the fruit of his sarcastic replies to every single question about sandstorm in his discord.
(Attachment Link)

zambumon krel all these designers only reactionarily run r2s of sets they think are in danger of being copied so it makes sense he would wanna do sandstorm r2 now
well, there you go
(Attachment Link)

L M F A O jesus this community is something else
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL DUNE | Group buying opening
Post by: Neongreen on Tue, 06 February 2024, 21:05:11
Absolutely interested, monochrome low contrast sets are my fav