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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: iMav on Tue, 04 January 2011, 02:42:34

Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Tue, 04 January 2011, 02:42:34
Ok.  It has come to my attention that several of you would like to see additional color schemes.

For this next group buy, we will do a black key with bright orange lettering (in honor of the site's dark theme).  Revised pricing is as follows (since I realized the old pricing isn't quite covering the order and shipping):

USA - First key $7 shipped, additional keys +$4 each.
Non-USA - First key $11 shipped, additional keys +$4 each.

Pre-pay just like the last batch.  Send money via paypal (as a gift if at all possible) to herzog [at] uhhh [dot] org .  Please include number of keys, your mailing address, and your geekhack alias/username.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: duq on Tue, 04 January 2011, 10:13:49
What's the turnaround usually Mav? Im interested in one for sure.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Tue, 04 January 2011, 10:18:37
Quote from: dareuhl;272933
What's the turnaround usually Mav? Im interested in one for sure.
Since this is the start of a new one, it will be a couple of weeks.  I typically place the order as soon as I have about a dozen interested parties.  Although, since I don't have any of this color combination myself, I'll likely place the order sometime this week because I'll be anxious myself to get them.  :)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: duq on Tue, 04 January 2011, 10:24:11
Awesome. Expect a paypal today or tomorrow once I get off work ha.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Broncosoozie on Tue, 04 January 2011, 11:43:45
Looking through the previous geekhack key thread, I assume this new batch will only be for cherry MX switches, as well?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Tue, 04 January 2011, 12:30:23
Quote from: Broncosoozie;272985
Looking through the previous geekhack key thread, I assume this new batch will only be for cherry MX switches, as well?


We have done Alps in the past as well.  Might just take a bit longer.  Heck, let's make both available this round!

Just specify which type (Cherry or Alps) in the paypal msg.  I'll assume cherry if none specified.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: ironman31 on Tue, 04 January 2011, 12:39:56
ygpp
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: bugfix on Tue, 04 January 2011, 14:31:28
Quote from: ripster;273024
I'm not sure if Signature can do Buckling Springs but ....


That would be great!
Title: +1
Post by: duq on Tue, 04 January 2011, 14:38:19
Quote from: ripster;273024
I'm not sure if Signature can do Buckling Springs but ....

Don't Panic Mod! (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:13999&redirect=no)
Show Image
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5324592242_f77ce65c2e_b.jpg)


+1 to the panic button ha.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Tue, 04 January 2011, 14:40:08
Melissa at SP has told me repeatedly that they can only do Cherry and Alps.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: kidchunks on Tue, 04 January 2011, 14:45:47
Hey iMav, do you still have some of the red/white ALPs GH keys? Prefer those colors!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Tue, 04 January 2011, 14:50:49
Quote from: kidchunks;273103
Hey iMav, do you still have some of the red/white ALPs GH keys? Prefer those colors!

I have maybe four total.  If you want a couple, follow the above directions and make sure and specify that you want the red/white alps ones.  

NOTE, I'm likely out of these completely after Kindchunks, so nobody else try and order them from me unless you check with me first!!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Pylon on Tue, 04 January 2011, 14:53:47
Quote from: ripster;273024
I'm not sure if Signature can do Buckling Springs but ....

Don't Panic Mod! (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:13999&redirect=no)
Show Image
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5324592242_f77ce65c2e_b.jpg)


Go contact Unicomp. Though you can't do the orange on gray scheme since they'll probably only offer black lettering.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Tue, 04 January 2011, 15:00:11
Quote from: Pylon;273106
Go contact Unicomp. Though you can't do the orange on gray scheme since they'll probably only offer black lettering.

I would never organize a group buy of specially-printed keys from Unicomp.  Very low quality IMHO.  But they (Unicomp) have many other fine qualities.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: ironman31 on Tue, 04 January 2011, 17:27:45
Quote from: iMav;273111
I would never organize a group buy of specially-printed keys from Unicomp.  Very low quality IMHO.  But they (Unicomp) have many other fine qualities.


Is it of worse quality than model M's? I thought they used the same processes..
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Tue, 04 January 2011, 17:54:51
The custom keys they have done for me are crap:

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10769&d=1275947106)
(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10770&d=1275947116)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: ironman31 on Tue, 04 January 2011, 19:22:15
ew... Maybe it isn't the best idea to order custom keys from them, lol.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: duq on Sat, 08 January 2011, 19:20:41
Money sent for 2 keys mav! Sorry for the lag, thought I had already sent it for some reason.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: chuckading on Sat, 08 January 2011, 20:03:33
Quote from: dareuhl;275456
Money sent for 2 keys mav! Sorry for the lag, thought I had already sent it for some reason.


me too, thanks iMav!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: jnsjr on Sat, 08 January 2011, 23:25:02
I sent in for two keys a few days back!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Oqsy on Sun, 09 January 2011, 01:57:38
I have LOTS of custom Unicomp keys and all appear to have quality dyesub jobs.  I'll look more closely, or have my wife do so since my eyesight is not the best.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Ascaii on Sun, 16 January 2011, 16:11:08
in for 5 keys, cash sent.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Sun, 16 January 2011, 17:30:48
Cherry keys are pretty much sold out (couple left).  LOTS of Alps available (I'm sure I'll have plenty of these around for a while).
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: ironman31 on Sun, 16 January 2011, 18:02:55
Have the orange and black ones been ordered?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Ascaii on Tue, 18 January 2011, 01:29:31
Quote from: iMav;279564
Cherry keys are pretty much sold out (couple left).  LOTS of Alps available (I'm sure I'll have plenty of these around for a while).


In that case change my order to 4 Cherry and one ALPS, no need for me to hog the keys. I'll send you a pm as well.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Jasonszion on Tue, 18 January 2011, 08:40:30
Are any of the cherry keys still available? :)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: manfaux on Sat, 22 January 2011, 06:49:24
Quote from: Jasonszion;280338
Are any of the cherry keys still available? :)


same question from me :)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: chuckading on Sat, 22 January 2011, 10:54:08
Quote from: ironman31;279578
Have the orange and black ones been ordered?


iMav, any updates on these?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Sat, 22 January 2011, 16:13:56
keys have arrived.  I will ship out on monday.  I can then give you an update on what is still available.  (will be thin on Cherry, but should have a lot of Alps available)

Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 22 January 2011, 16:16:10
I'm down for a couple cherry keys, if they're still available.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: ironman31 on Sat, 22 January 2011, 16:32:33
Can't wait for mine, they look great!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Twitchy on Sat, 22 January 2011, 17:00:29
Quote from: keyboardlover;283005
I'm down for a couple cherry keys, if they're still available.


Ditto : )
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: manfaux on Sat, 22 January 2011, 17:12:09
Quote from: iMav;283004
keys have arrived.  I will ship out on monday.  I can then give you an update on what is still available.  (will be thin on Cherry, but should have a lot of Alps available)



such sexy orange on black~
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: jnsjr on Sat, 22 January 2011, 19:20:09
Wow, these look great!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Oqsy on Sat, 22 January 2011, 22:45:30
The Geekhack key caps are great for any of you on the fence.  I'm typing on a cherry with the white on red version right now, and it's making my typing "skillz" much more "leet".  

Guaranteed to get you hot chicks and at least 20 more wpm.

:P

Seriously they are very nice, and it's very cool that iMav keeps making new orders for those that missed out originally.  I'm out of places to put them or I'd order more!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 22 January 2011, 22:47:03
Quote from: Oqsy;283134

Guaranteed to get you hot chicks


You had me at "hot chicks". Where do I sign?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Oqsy on Sat, 22 January 2011, 23:04:45
Send your blank checks to me, I'll handle the rest.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Sun, 23 January 2011, 11:48:05
keyboardlover and Twitchy...

There are few Cherry keys left.  There are a TON of Alps keys left.

I can swing one Cherry key for each of you if you haven't ordered already.  (follow the instructions in the first post of this thread)

These really look good on black keyboards:

Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 23 January 2011, 11:54:42
Done and doner. Thanks iMav!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Twitchy on Sun, 23 January 2011, 12:27:45
Quote from: keyboardlover;283357
Done and doner. Thanks iMav!
Quote from: Twitchy;283024
Ditto : )
: )
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Half-Saint on Sun, 23 January 2011, 12:35:06
Great news! Cheers
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: bakageta on Sun, 23 January 2011, 15:03:03
Ack, I completely missed this thread with the site reorganization. I'd love to get a pair of the Cherry keys, if you have 2 available, but I'd settle for a single one if that's all you can spare. Let me know, thanks!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Sun, 23 January 2011, 15:09:33
Quote from: bakageta;283492
Ack, I completely missed this thread with the site reorganization. I'd love to get a pair of the Cherry keys, if you have 2 available, but I'd settle for a single one if that's all you can spare. Let me know, thanks!
I'll be stuffing padded envelopes this afternoon.  I'll let you know what I've got left later this evening.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Sun, 23 January 2011, 16:21:51
Bakageta is covered.

I have two left of the Cherry keys. (and lots of the Alps keys).
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: manfaux on Sun, 23 January 2011, 16:40:34
Quote from: iMav;283521
Bakageta is covered.

I have two left of the Cherry keys. (and lots of the Alps keys).


can i haz one? ready to send payment anytime
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: manfaux on Sun, 23 January 2011, 16:48:51
payment sent for 1 cherry key
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Sun, 23 January 2011, 16:56:26
Quote from: manfaux;283532
payment sent for 1 cherry key
You got it!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: manfaux on Sun, 23 January 2011, 16:57:49
Quote from: iMav;283535
You got it!

thanks!

now all i need is another red GH key..

do you have one of those lying around by any chance?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: guilleguillaume on Sun, 23 January 2011, 17:37:40
iMav is there any Orange/Black Cherry mx Key available?

I think this one would specially fit very well in the noppo choc mini with the brown lettering.

If the answer is yes I'm ready to pay via paypal.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: bakageta on Sun, 23 January 2011, 18:19:22
PayPal sent, thanks!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Sun, 23 January 2011, 18:23:16
Quote from: guilleguillaume;283552
iMav is there any Orange/Black Cherry mx Key available?

I think this one would specially fit very well in the noppo choc mini with the brown lettering.

If the answer is yes I'm ready to pay via paypal.
[strike]I've got two left.[/strike]

I've got one Cherry MX orange-on-black GH key left.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: guilleguillaume on Mon, 24 January 2011, 05:39:18
Payment sent via Paypal as a gift.

Many thanks iMav.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 24 January 2011, 13:04:10
Any left? =(
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Mon, 24 January 2011, 14:22:45
Quote from: DanGWanG;283971
Any left? =(


One Cherry MX key left.  (and, as mentioned before, LOTS of Alps keys left)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 24 January 2011, 14:34:21
Can I claim it?!  Once I get your confirmation, I'll send paypal monies.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Mon, 24 January 2011, 15:01:05
Quote from: DanGWanG;284036
Can I claim it?!  Once I get your confirmation, I'll send paypal monies.


It's yours.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 24 January 2011, 15:18:48
Money sent :)  Also, sending you a PM.

Thanks!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: manfaux on Wed, 26 January 2011, 23:36:54
hi iMav have you shipped them out yet? i'm gonna be out of town for a bit it'd be nice to know when the package is coming. thanks.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Jasonszion on Fri, 28 January 2011, 10:19:47
Is it to late to order?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Fri, 28 January 2011, 18:44:10
Quote from: manfaux;285555
hi iMav have you shipped them out yet? i'm gonna be out of town for a bit it'd be nice to know when the package is coming. thanks.
Mailed out a couple days ago.
Quote from: Jasonszion;286289
Is it to late to order?
Out of the Cherry MX keys...but plenty of Alps keys available.

We'll do another order in a bit once additional demand is established.  :)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 28 January 2011, 19:17:38
Quote from: iMav;286631
Mailed out a couple days ago.


Was I included? :)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Sat, 29 January 2011, 02:17:35
Quote from: DanGWanG;286648
Was I included? :)


Everybody that sent money was included.  That's the way it works...you send money, I send you keycap(s).  :)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: bakageta on Sat, 29 January 2011, 03:35:48
Quote from: iMav;286631
Mailed out a couple days ago.

Out of the Cherry MX keys...but plenty of Alps keys available.

We'll do another order in a bit once additional demand is established.  :)


I think it's safe to say there's almost always demand, especially if you keep changing colors... :P I know I'm in for 2 every time you do a new color scheme.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Sat, 29 January 2011, 21:01:54
Who's going to suggest the next color scheme?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 29 January 2011, 21:11:25
How about orange or red lettering on a [strike]white[/strike] gray key?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: TexasFlood on Sat, 29 January 2011, 21:15:33
Quote from: iMav;287073
Who's going to suggest the next color scheme?

Blue w/ white lettering?
(http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/91897/91897,1208393244,3/stock-photo-black-keyboard-with-blue-key-f-a-q-11620057.jpg)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: JelinaNU on Sat, 29 January 2011, 22:34:02
Quote from: iMav;287073
Who's going to suggest the next color scheme?

I've noticed that several of the popular, contemporary mechanical producers offer packets of alternate ASWD and ESC keys, usually in (that) lavender and red respectively. It might be cool to flip that scheme on its head and do a run of lavender Geek Hack keys. Lavender would help it "pop" aesthetically. Tone-on-tone or engraved would be even sexier -- mostly because a contrasting ink/color on the top of the key would detract from otaku setups.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: bakageta on Sun, 30 January 2011, 02:19:23
Quote from: JelinaNU;287109
I've noticed that several of the popular, contemporary mechanical producers offer packets of alternate ASWD and ESC keys, usually in (that) lavender and red respectively. It might be cool to flip that scheme on its head and do a run of lavender Geek Hack keys. Lavender would help it "pop" aesthetically. Tone-on-tone or engraved would be even sexier -- mostly because a contrasting ink/color on the top of the key would detract from otaku setups.


I'd love a white on lavender, but I don't know how popular that'd be. White on light blue would be nice as well, and probably more popular.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: manfaux on Sun, 30 January 2011, 02:33:17
how about a geekhack WASD set?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Ascaii on Sun, 30 January 2011, 04:25:54
Quote from: iMav;287073
Who's going to suggest the next color scheme?

to be honest...I wouldn't mind an "oldschool grey", like the dark Model M or Dell 101 grey on the beige/gray key colo scheme.
"Geekhack" Text in Green.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 30 January 2011, 07:18:01
Quote from: Ascaii;287183
to be honest...I wouldn't mind an "oldschool grey", like the dark Model M or Dell 101 grey on the beige/gray key colo scheme.
"Geekhack" Text in Green.


I like this idea too.

As much as I hate to suggest it, maybe we should have a poll? :D
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Ascaii on Sun, 30 January 2011, 13:00:07
Quote from: keyboardlover;287206
I like this idea too.

As much as I hate to suggest it, maybe we should have a poll? :D


seconded. I want my vintage-style geekhack key XD.
If this is a possibility, I would love this grey/green key on my model M, how much more expensive would it be? I'm guessing unicomp would be the place to go for these?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Nask on Sun, 30 January 2011, 15:33:59
:( No Cherry-MX GeekHack key left.
Damn, is there a second wave for this color ?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: ironman31 on Mon, 31 January 2011, 16:47:17
They look great!
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4892/img20110131173742.jpg)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Pylon on Mon, 31 January 2011, 17:55:29
Orange Model M ones from Unicomp?

About the misaligned dye sub thing - it seems that their equipment is rigged to dye entire sets at once (which is why their normal keyboard keys look fine), not individual keys. You should contact Chuck and ask him if he can do ~100 keys at once.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: J888www on Mon, 31 January 2011, 18:17:18
Just sent payment for 2 ALPS and 2 MX ( didn't follow the threads to the end ).
If there's no MX , please just send 2 ALPS only and put 2 Keycaps on credit towards future group buy, I'll cover the shipping cost for those at a later date.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Mon, 31 January 2011, 20:23:19
I will continue the Signature Plastic orders in various colors as long as there is demand.  I suggest someone else approach Unicomp if want them to do BS geekhack keys.  

I am not confident in their ability to pull them off.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: ynih on Tue, 01 February 2011, 02:23:39
Thanks iMav! I got my 4 keys today and they are wonderful :) thanks again!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Madidas on Tue, 01 February 2011, 04:14:03
Any keys left or am I late ?
If there left something... orange/black MX Cherry Geehack key would be nice or acid green/black <- not possible ?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: manfaux on Tue, 01 February 2011, 19:04:09
Got Mine as well, beautiful :)

(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i340/geng87/_DSC2269.jpg)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: keyboardlover on Tue, 01 February 2011, 19:36:25
Me too. Thanks iMav! Put it on my Cherry G80-8113HRBUS-2.

(http://geekhack.org/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=625)

(http://geekhack.org/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=624)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: guilleguillaume on Wed, 02 February 2011, 10:03:18
Ultra fast shipment from America LOL

Mine arrived today to Spain in Europe.

Will make some pics tomorrow. First Double Shot key I own and I love it. The sound it's similar to the Noppoo ones.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Twitchy on Wed, 02 February 2011, 11:02:26
Mine arrived yesterday, much faster than my red ones. Pics at the weekend.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Half-Saint on Wed, 02 February 2011, 11:02:45
I'll ask Chuck about making them for buckling spring.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Ascaii on Wed, 02 February 2011, 14:54:11
Got mine in the mail today, 5 pieces of plastic awesomeness.

Sadly, my post/pm must have gotten lost on the way, i was hoping to change my order to 4 cherry and one alps. Anyways, thanks a LOT iMav, these keys look awesome on my assorted boards.

Anyone in europe that has a spare alps key and would like to swap for a cherry, pm me.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: iMav on Wed, 02 February 2011, 15:09:27
PM me your shipping address and I'll ship you out a free Alps one.  (for privacy reasons, I don't retain addresses after sending out the keys)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: cgoldberg on Wed, 02 February 2011, 16:33:03
any idea when you will do the next cherry mx GH key?  (any color scheme)

I'd like to get my first one.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: verbel on Wed, 02 February 2011, 17:17:59
If you get more of the Cherry MX orange-on-black I would definetly like one. Plus any other colors you may get.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: bakageta on Wed, 02 February 2011, 21:59:43
Got mine in today! The orange on black looks great.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: CeeSA on Thu, 03 February 2011, 03:26:42
thank you iMav, got mine yesterday. i am very pleased by the look
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: duq on Thu, 03 February 2011, 10:44:51
Got mine in the mail MAV thanks man!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Half-Saint on Thu, 03 February 2011, 11:00:36
Got mine today. That took ages but I'm glad they're here! :D
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: sixty on Thu, 03 February 2011, 11:08:56
Quote from: iMav;288036
I will continue the Signature Plastic orders in various colors as long as there is demand.  I suggest someone else approach Unicomp if want them to do BS geekhack keys.  

I am not confident in their ability to pull them off.


They can do them, they just will not look very good. The problem is that Unicomp seems to lack the proper equipment for custom keys. They can do them, but somehow they always turn out very  faded and misaligned. If you do get existing legends from them its always very clear and perfect... not sure what the problem is.

Can't SP do Model M keys?
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: sixty on Thu, 03 February 2011, 11:28:27
Quote from: ripster;289322
SP can't do IBM.

If you ask Unicomp nicely like SKCheng you can have Unicomp do a pretty good job.  But results will vary.
Show Image
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5325508040_46f253c39b_z.jpg)


Now THIS is special.
Show Image
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5064337477_6b3766afca_z.jpg)


Sad part is... those 3 keys are all what I consider good. You have obviously not seen the bad ones yet :D

Ask Unicomp to make a custom legend one. Results are horrible.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: J888www on Thu, 03 February 2011, 12:19:56
That SKCheng, sure is a smooof talker.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: StanII on Thu, 03 February 2011, 14:55:58
seems like I missed this time round for the Cherry MX switches one. Will look forward for the next one ;)
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: db_Iodine on Thu, 03 February 2011, 15:03:12
Quote from: StanII;289417
seems like I missed this time round for the Cherry MX switches one. Will look forward for the next one ;)


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The next one (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=14988) has already been posted, and this time it's blue keys with white lettering.
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 03 February 2011, 15:03:46
Quote from: StanII;289417
seems like I missed this time round for the Cherry MX switches one. Will look forward for the next one ;)


There already is a new one for this month (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=14988). Welcome to GeekHack!
Title: geekhack key group buy - Jan 2011
Post by: Pylon on Thu, 03 February 2011, 15:05:30
My theory about Unicomp, based off what skcheng said here (http://geekhack.org/showpost.php?p=180982&postcount=1)

Their equipment is suited to dye sub an entire 101/104 key set at once, which is why their normal keycaps come out nice. However, it's poorly suited for doing single caps, which is why they come out misaligned.

If it's correct, if you order say 87 Esc caps from Unicomp (101-set minus extended keys) so they can populate the entire set, then they might get accurate printing.

I don't know. Ask Chuck.