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Title: [IC] DCS Nights
Post by: Kaptain Mike on Mon, 27 July 2026, 23:14:18
Fill IC Form Here (https://forms.gle/AyV6cdtjFLQ5CsRW8)
(https://photos.kstj.us/Nights_Banner.png)



I would like to present: Nights

DCS Nights is a dark set that pairs black keycaps with soft luminous legends and a spectrum of colors.
This creates moments of color within a dark presentation, like walking through downtown at night and seeing flashes of color and light pop as you make your way.

DCS Nights will hopefully be offered in both Alps and MX switch compatibility.

Alps-compatible group buys are rare, and this project aims to provide the most common layout support through a TKL base kit and optional kits if you need em.

If you’d like to see this project happen, please share this IC link and fill out the interest check form so I can show vendors that people want to buy.
Community support is a huge part of making Alps projects like this possible.
Btw, I am quite inexperienced with Alps so I will be learning alongside a lot of you.


PROPOSED ALPS KITS


(https://photos.kstj.us/ALPS_Base_Branded.png)
The modifier legends follow an intended color sequence around the keyboard.
Kitting is slim because I expect a lower MOQ target for Alps that will increase the price.


(https://photos.kstj.us/ALPS_Numpad_Branded.png)
For the numpad enjoyers! Lots of Alps boards are full size so make sure you pick this up.


(https://photos.kstj.us/ALPS_Extension_Branded.png)
Additional keys preserve the intended color arrangement for different layouts like WKL and BAE.


(https://photos.kstj.us/ALPS_Blanks_Branded.png)
These will glow if you charge em with a UV light ;) Great for macro columns or anywhere else you want!


PROPOSED MX KITS


(https://photos.kstj.us/MX_Base_Branded.png)
The modifier legends follow an intended color sequence around the keyboard.
Additional/duplicate keys help preserve the intended color arrangement for layouts like WKL, 67/75 etc.


(https://photos.kstj.us/Nights_MX_Numpad_Branded.png)
Whether you prefer a full size board or a standalone numpad, this kit is for you.


(https://photos.kstj.us/MX_Extension_Branded.png)
This kit adds support and color flow for true HHKB bottom row and the most common alice boards.


(https://photos.kstj.us/MX_6-key_40s_Branded.png)
I’m sorry for splitting this off from the base but it adds a lot to the cost.
Definitely taking feedback to see what reasonable changes can be made to this kit.


(https://photos.kstj.us/MX_Blanks_Branded.png)
Did I mention these will glow if you charge em with a UV light? Great for macro columns, blank alphas, or anywhere else you want!


COLORS & SPECS
All stock SP colors
Manufacturer - Signature Plastics
Material - ABS plastic
Profile - Cherry
Legends - Doubleshot Gorton
Shinethru are printed.
Text-icon modifiers.




RENDERS
Disclaimer: These renders attempt to convey the real life colors/textures.


SEAL80 by Sensy (https://www.instagram.com/sensy.lab/)
(https://photos.kstj.us/Seal80_2.png)


SEAL100 by  Sensy (https://www.instagram.com/sensy.lab/)
(https://photos.kstj.us/Seal100_2Corrected.png)


Cloudnine by  Machina (https://www.instagram.com/machina.syd/)
(https://photos.kstj.us/Cloundnine_x_Nights.png)


The render below emphasises the luminescence, it is NOT this strong in real life.
In typical use, ambient light and monitor brightness will wash out much if not all of the glow effect.
In fact, I would almost say it’s nonexistent in most cases.
If you charge it with a dedicated UV light, then it will glow stronger.
(https://photos.kstj.us/DCS_Nights_Tucked_In_Night.png)


Special thanks to @pensa (https://www.instagram.com/pensa.73) for the renders



VENDORS
  • United States: Sneakbox (https://sneakbox.com/)
  • UK: ProtoTypist (https://prototypist.net/)
  • Additional regional vendors: TBD.
    Please share this project with any vendor you think would be a great fit.


PRICING

TBD

COLLABORATIONS

TBD
Would you be interested in a collaboration board with Alps compatibility?


Do you want to collab? Message me via Discord, IG, or geekhack. I’ve got resources for you.



THANKS TO <3
  • The community for all the support! Joining my GB’s means so much.
  • My friends for all the honest feedback.

Join my discord where I leak upcoming projects and run private GB’s from time to time: Kaptain’s Quarters (https://discord.gg/TcqkuJ3Mww)


If you want to support this project, consider adding the banner below:

(https://photos.kstj.us/Nights_Banner.png)

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Title: Re: [IC] DCS Nights
Post by: Kaptain Mike on Mon, 27 July 2026, 23:15:05
Reserved
Title: Re: [IC] DCS Nights
Post by: MartinThePolarBear on Tue, 28 July 2026, 00:55:44
NN is the base color right? Is the alpha legend color one of SP's stock colors that glow in the dark?
Title: Re: [IC] DCS Nights
Post by: Thebloodyez on Tue, 28 July 2026, 01:13:41
Its nice to see ALPS keycaps project.
Sir could you please consider 10U alps spacebar for ALPS?
I would love to get that for my NeXT layout board.

GLWIC  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] DCS Nights
Post by: Gemmmmmmmmmmmmmy on Tue, 28 July 2026, 02:42:49
Would be cool to see BAE and 10u for MX as well. Other than that this looks like a banger set, ALPS is rare but always pleasant to see! GLWIC