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Title: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipped]
Post by: feng on Sun, 26 August 2012, 08:54:12
All right, it's me again. I'm sure you've seen me around a lot this month.  :p

So this group buy is for MKC's 2nd generation of zinc keycaps. And the prices would be more reasonable than the 1st round.

Obviously there were a few faults with the 1st gen such as tight-fitting problem and blemish on gold keycaps.

But the 2nd gen is a way much better than the 1st gen. I have to say the 1st gen sucks, and these 2nd gen are definitely worth.

1. They look better. You will see from the pictures, the surface looks smoother and the shape is more perfect.
2. They don't have the tight-fitting problems anymore. I've tested it by myself.
3. No blemishes on the surface or side.
4. They weigh a bit ligher than the 1st gen.


These zinc keycaps will only come in silver. No gold ones available anymore. And of course these are OEM profile.

I'll stop taking orders on September 30th October 20th. And then MKC should be able to make them out in the middle of October.


Pricing:

Printed 33-Keyset $59
Blank 33-Keyset $59

Printed 37-Keyset $68
Blank 37-Keyset $68

Printed 86-Keyset $167
Blank 86-Keyset $167

Printed WYSE Modifier Kit (30 keys) $69
Blank WYSE Modifier Kit (30 keys) $69

Counter-Strik Kit (13 keys) $29
Arrow Kit (4 keys) $11
WASD Kit (4 keys) $11
Monotype Corsiva WASD Kit (4 keys) $11

Custom R4 Keys ($3 for each):
R4 Protoss
R4 Zerg
R4 Terran
R4 Cherry Logo
R4 Filco Logo
R4 Jobs-Apple
R4 NERV
R4 Punisher
R4 Autobots
R4 decepticons
R4 Skull w/ Crossbones

Blank R1(bottom row) $2
Blank R2 $2
Blank R3 $2
Blank R4 (Esc row) $2

Printed Tab $3.5
Printed Capslock $3.5
Printed Left-Shift $4.5
Printed Right-Shift $4.5
Printed Enter $4.5
Printed Backspace $4.5
Printed 1.25 Modifier Kit (7 keys) $24.5

Blank Tab $3.5
Blank Capslock $3.5
Blank Left-Shift $4.5
Blank Right-Shift $4.5
Blank Enter $4.5
Blank Backspace $4.5
Blank 1.25 Modifier $3.5


How to order:

Please notice that you'll need to send 2 separate payments as for the keycap and the shipping.

After sending the payment for your order and filling out the order form, I should be able to PM you the amount of shipping fees you need to pay within 48 hours. Of course I provide two shipping methods: USPS First Class Mail and USPS Priority Mail.


Please send the payment to tangxiruo@hotmail.com as gift or add 3.5% to cover the fees.

After sending the payment, please fill out the following form to submit your order!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dEkwYjRIU09rZms0MWtzeXNGbUlSa0E6MQ

As the last step, I'll PM you the shipping fees you need to pay for your oder. Sorry about your inconvenience but these zinc keycaps really cause different amount of shipping fees.


Order Example:

Copy the following into the order form.
1x Printed 33-Keyset $59
1x Printed Enter $4.5
3x Blank 1.25 Modifier $3.5

For this order, you would need to send $74 in total before filling out the form.



Please PM me if you have any questions.



Pictures:

1st gen (left) vs. 2nd gen (right)
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Regular WASD kit & Monotype Corsiva WASD Kit
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Arrow Kit (pics from the 1st round)
[attach=27][attach=28]

Printed 37-Keyset
[attach=3][attach=4][attach=10]

Blank 86-Keyset (Doesn't include the spacebar)
[attach=15][attach=16][attach=17][attach=18][attach=23][attach=24]

Printed WYSE Modifier Kit (30 keys included, doesn't include the Esc)
[attach=5][attach=6][attach=7][attach=8][attach=9]

Protoss & Terran & Zerg (pics from 1st round)
[attach=11]

Counter-Strick Kit (They will come in silver, not gold as shown in the picture)
[attach=12][attach=13][attach=14]

Some custom R4 keys
[attach=26][attach=25]



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Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: longweight on Sun, 26 August 2012, 09:56:02
What profile are they Feng?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Sun, 26 August 2012, 09:58:21
What profile are they Feng?
OEM for sure. Cherry & SP profiles are not so common in China. :(
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: longweight on Sun, 26 August 2012, 10:15:30
Damn :(

Will the titanium modifiers be Cherry?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Sun, 26 August 2012, 10:21:27
Damn :(

Will the titanium modifiers be Cherry?
Yes they could be since they are made by CNC. But these zinc keycaps are made by 'mold' if you know what I mean. It costs a lot to change the mold, which is why at first MKC didn't plan to bring over the 2nd generation.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: longweight on Sun, 26 August 2012, 10:30:13
Cool :) I understand why these aren't though.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: tipo33 on Sun, 26 August 2012, 10:56:08
Damn :(

Will the titanium modifiers be Cherry?
Titanium?
Title: Re: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: longweight on Sun, 26 August 2012, 10:57:22
Damn :(

Will the titanium modifiers be Cherry?
Titanium?

Feng might be bringing titanium mods over later in the year.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: catcherintherye on Sun, 26 August 2012, 11:38:13
Can we get a matching zinc spacebar or will one be available anytime soon? I'd hate for 86 keys to be the same and 1 doesn't match.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: damorgue on Sun, 26 August 2012, 11:40:00
He is selling a titanium space bar which might go reasonably well with these.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 26 August 2012, 14:13:23
Looks tempting, but I'm going to wait for the Ti mods :D
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: oneproduct on Sun, 26 August 2012, 16:16:18
Would it be possible to get a printed set of Colemak? (the only changes are for the 33 and the caps lock)

(http://colemak.com/wiki/images/8/80/Colemak_layout_2.png)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Sun, 26 August 2012, 18:40:06
Can we get a matching zinc spacebar or will one be available anytime soon? I'd hate for 86 keys to be the same and 1 doesn't match.
There won't be any zinc spacebar because zinc spacebar would be very heavy. You can choose a titanium spacebar for now though, it's just much more expensive than these zinc keycaps.

Or if you can wait, MKC has a plan to make aluminum spacebar in the following months. The price should be a way lower than titanium spacebar.

Would it be possible to get a printed set of Colemak? (the only changes are for the 33 and the caps lock)

It is possible to do custom fonts but MKC would require a minimum quantity of orders.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 26 August 2012, 18:43:50
Can we get a matching zinc spacebar or will one be available anytime soon? I'd hate for 86 keys to be the same and 1 doesn't match.
There won't be any zinc spacebar because zinc spacebar would be very heavy. You can choose a titanium spacebar for now though, it's just much more expensive than these zinc keycaps.

Or if you can wait, MKC has a plan to make aluminum spacebar in the following months. The price should be a way lower than titanium spacebar.

Would it be possible to get a printed set of Colemak? (the only changes are for the 33 and the caps lock)

It is possible to do custom fonts but MKC would require a minimum quantity of orders.

Are the aluminum space bars going to be 6 stem for Leopold boards? I was kicking myself for not ordering 6 stem Ti space bar on one of them that I ordered encase I do ever get a Leopold board (the 700's look super nice)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Sun, 26 August 2012, 18:47:21
Are the aluminum space bars going to be 6 stem for Leopold boards? I was kicking myself for not ordering 6 stem Ti space bar on one of them that I ordered encase I do ever get a Leopold board (the 700's look super nice)

No the aluminum will most likely come with 3 stems. MKC said making 6 stems will take more time. Seems like he's too busy to provide more options. So it's lucky enough to have a 3 stems aluminum spacebar. :/
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 26 August 2012, 18:48:34
ONE STEM................ THAT IS ALL YOU GET


^___^ lol, thanks for the info
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Elrick on Sun, 26 August 2012, 19:00:41
There won't be any zinc spacebar because zinc spacebar would be very heavy. You can choose a titanium spacebar for now though, it's just much more expensive than these zinc keycaps.

Or if you can wait, MKC has a plan to make aluminum spacebar in the following months. The price should be a way lower than titanium spacebar.

AAhhhh Feng, just as I thought that I could rest the wallet for a week or two you come out with this.  DAMMIT, I want it.  I currently don't have any Metal (yes I know it's Aluminum) caps, hence this 2ND version actually looks nice.  8)

Plus the Titanium space bar should look good with all the other caps, the possible colour offset isn't a big deal to me.  I think this will be superb as long as the fitting onto the MX switches is easy without any damage whatsoever.  That's what stopped me getting the 1ST set when it was made.  :-[

Thanks for organizing this.  I think you will be known as the Metal-man here on Geekhack.  Casings, Caps, Spacebars, what else now.........
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: oneproduct on Sun, 26 August 2012, 19:35:14
It is possible to do custom fonts but MKC would require a minimum quantity of orders.

I just mean the normal font, but with the letters in different positions. :)
Colemak is a keyboard layout (like Dvorak or Qwerty), not a font.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 26 August 2012, 19:57:32
There won't be any zinc spacebar because zinc spacebar would be very heavy.

What about the rest of the zinc keys?  Would they be heavy enough to reduce the travel on an MX red or brown?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Journeyer on Mon, 27 August 2012, 02:53:46
Hi.
New member and recent addition to the mechanical keyboard crowd.

I would really like a printed 37-key set, but I'm wondering; are they available with the norwegian/nordic layout?


Edit: Oh crap! I just realised that you're the same guy I just asked the same question on E-bay. Never mind then. :-)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: shibbyllama889 on Mon, 27 August 2012, 21:19:06
Does the new stem insert area of these new caps make them more wobbly? I feel like with the channels open on all sides that may make them fit more loosely. Mostly a guess though, so I'm curious.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: balanar on Fri, 31 August 2012, 08:05:06
Has anyone bit the bullet and bought a 86 key set of these? I'm really in love with the blank ones and I can't even touch type. These might be the incentive to make me learn!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: GMC on Fri, 31 August 2012, 10:46:36
Feng. Is there any possibility to do a Pure compatible 1.75 right shift?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: oneproduct on Fri, 31 August 2012, 11:31:19
Has anyone bit the bullet and bought a 86 key set of these? I'm really in love with the blank ones and I can't even touch type. These might be the incentive to make me learn!

I bought a full set of the 1st generation ones. I love the way that they feel, probably somewhat similar to the reason that people like thick keycaps. It sort of smooths out the tactile bump of the switches, so that they're still noticeable, but a little less sudden, probably because of the extra weight of the keycap. It takes a bit less force to push down against the switch, which is something that I enjoy since I love light tactile switches. I haven't tried them on switches other than browns.

There were however a lot of problems with the 1st generation. First, it was very hard to even get them on the key properly, and very difficult to remove them if you wanted. Some people that tried to pull them off ended up pulling out the switch instead of the keycap, which can be very troublesome to fix if on a plate mounted keyboard. Some of the keycaps were a little irregular in shape, not perfectly square, and I have a few that just barely brush against each other sometimes, making a metallic ping when I press one or the other. But apparently this has been all addressed now, so I'd give my recommendation for them. My only remaining complaint would be that the F and J keys don't have homing bars, so sometimes when I touch type my hand is one key off position.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: balanar on Fri, 31 August 2012, 13:53:03
Has anyone bit the bullet and bought a 86 key set of these? I'm really in love with the blank ones and I can't even touch type. These might be the incentive to make me learn!

I bought a full set of the 1st generation ones. I love the way that they feel, probably somewhat similar to the reason that people like thick keycaps. It sort of smooths out the tactile bump of the switches, so that they're still noticeable, but a little less sudden, probably because of the extra weight of the keycap. It takes a bit less force to push down against the switch, which is something that I enjoy since I love light tactile switches. I haven't tried them on switches other than browns.

There were however a lot of problems with the 1st generation. First, it was very hard to even get them on the key properly, and very difficult to remove them if you wanted. Some people that tried to pull them off ended up pulling out the switch instead of the keycap, which can be very troublesome to fix if on a plate mounted keyboard. Some of the keycaps were a little irregular in shape, not perfectly square, and I have a few that just barely brush against each other sometimes, making a metallic ping when I press one or the other. But apparently this has been all addressed now, so I'd give my recommendation for them. My only remaining complaint would be that the F and J keys don't have homing bars, so sometimes when I touch type my hand is one key off position.

Wow thanks for that detailed answer oneproduct!

I am pretty familiar with the issues that surrounded the first generation of these keycaps. I don't know if the irregularity in shape you mentioned has been corrected though since feng has provided assurance only about the fitting of the stem onto the switch being good now.

I guess my main worry would my personal incompetency to touch type and hence regret getting the legendless ones. Another consideration is whether I should hold out for aluminum ones or even titanium ones although I doubt I could afford the latter. Decisions decisions..
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: oneproduct on Fri, 31 August 2012, 16:24:13
Wow thanks for that detailed answer oneproduct!

I am pretty familiar with the issues that surrounded the first generation of these keycaps. I don't know if the irregularity in shape you mentioned has been corrected though since feng has provided assurance only about the fitting of the stem onto the switch being good now.

I guess my main worry would my personal incompetency to touch type and hence regret getting the legendless ones. Another consideration is whether I should hold out for aluminum ones or even titanium ones although I doubt I could afford the latter. Decisions decisions..

In his first point he said that the shape is "more perfect," so I assume that's what he means: "1. They look better. You will see from the pictures, the surface looks smoother and the shape is more perfect."

Did anyone mention any plans to make aluminum or titanium ones? That probably would be super expensive indeed. Also since MKC is already making other things out of those metals, I imagine he isn't using them for this specifically because it would be cost prohibitive.
Title: Re: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: longweight on Fri, 31 August 2012, 17:01:41
Has anyone bit the bullet and bought a 86 key set of these? I'm really in love with the blank ones and I can't even touch type. These might be the incentive to make me learn!

I bought a full set of the 1st generation ones. I love the way that they feel, probably somewhat similar to the reason that people like thick keycaps. It sort of smooths out the tactile bump of the switches, so that they're still noticeable, but a little less sudden, probably because of the extra weight of the keycap. It takes a bit less force to push down against the switch, which is something that I enjoy since I love light tactile switches. I haven't tried them on switches other than browns.

There were however a lot of problems with the 1st generation. First, it was very hard to even get them on the key properly, and very difficult to remove them if you wanted. Some people that tried to pull them off ended up pulling out the switch instead of the keycap, which can be very troublesome to fix if on a plate mounted keyboard. Some of the keycaps were a little irregular in shape, not perfectly square, and I have a few that just barely brush against each other sometimes, making a metallic ping when I press one or the other. But apparently this has been all addressed now, so I'd give my recommendation for them. My only remaining complaint would be that the F and J keys don't have homing bars, so sometimes when I touch type my hand is one key off position.

Wow thanks for that detailed answer oneproduct!

I am pretty familiar with the issues that surrounded the first generation of these keycaps. I don't know if the irregularity in shape you mentioned has been corrected though since feng has provided assurance only about the fitting of the stem onto the switch being good now.

I guess my main worry would my personal incompetency to touch type and hence regret getting the legendless ones. Another consideration is whether I should hold out for aluminum ones or even titanium ones although I doubt I could afford the latter. Decisions decisions..

You will pick up typing on a blank board pretty quickly. Passwords can be bloody hard!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Glissant on Fri, 31 August 2012, 17:15:32
The blank 86 will be mine. Any idea when the aluminum space bar might be going into production?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Sun, 02 September 2012, 22:32:37
AAhhhh Feng, just as I thought that I could rest the wallet for a week or two you come out with this.  DAMMIT, I want it.  I currently don't have any Metal (yes I know it's Aluminum) caps, hence this 2ND version actually looks nice.  8)

Plus the Titanium space bar should look good with all the other caps, the possible colour offset isn't a big deal to me.  I think this will be superb as long as the fitting onto the MX switches is easy without any damage whatsoever.  That's what stopped me getting the 1ST set when it was made.  :-[

Thanks for organizing this.  I think you will be known as the Metal-man here on Geekhack.  Casings, Caps, Spacebars, what else now.........
lol I would love to be the Metal-man. :D Sounds unique on this forum.


I just mean the normal font, but with the letters in different positions. :)
Colemak is a keyboard layout (like Dvorak or Qwerty), not a font.
I've asked MKC, and he said that if you wanna change the positions of fonts, he would require 50 orders at least. :/
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: jessecoleman on Sun, 02 September 2012, 23:24:58
In one of your pictures you have an Android character but on the list of custom caps the Android character isn't listed for sale.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Mon, 03 September 2012, 04:17:47
What about the rest of the zinc keys?  Would they be heavy enough to reduce the travel on an MX red or brown?

Yes they will reduce the travel on a MX red or brown a little bit. Check these out:

A Cherry PBT keycap needs 9x quarters to press down the MX red; And a Zinc keycap needs 8x quarters to do so.
[attach=1][attach=2]

And FYI, Backspace and Right-Shift are the heaviest zinc keycaps.
[attach=3]
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Mon, 03 September 2012, 07:38:06
Does the new stem insert area of these new caps make them more wobbly? I feel like with the channels open on all sides that may make them fit more loosely. Mostly a guess though, so I'm curious.

They do fit more loosely and you can even pull them out by hand. Most of them are not wobbly. But some modifiers like backsapce, enter, and shift would be a bit wobbly. I think before putting these keys on the board, you would need to paste a piece tape onto the switch so they would fit more tight.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Mon, 03 September 2012, 08:27:25
Feng. Is there any possibility to do a Pure compatible 1.75 right shift?
Unfortunately not. These keys were made by mold cast, so changing the mold would cost a whole lot of money. But CNC can easily make some changes.

The blank 86 will be mine. Any idea when the aluminum space bar might be going into production?
I have no idea. It really depends on when MKC will be free to do so. Hopefully in the following 3 months.

In one of your pictures you have an Android character but on the list of custom caps the Android character isn't listed for sale.
I didn't put it into the list because I thought it's not as common as the other designs. But if many people like the Android character, I can make it happen for sure.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Kaboom22 on Mon, 03 September 2012, 15:10:28
Signed up because i think these are fantastic and i think they would look quite nice on my DAS S, but a couple of questions before i potentially order a full set:

 - Is it possible to get the uk standard key labels instead of the US set? (@ moved, £ symbol etc). If you need numbers, how many others would be interested in this?
 - Are you going to make a numpad set?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Murzy on Mon, 03 September 2012, 16:24:23
Looks so nice and SHINY. Got to have  ;) Registered just for this :D

Please can you send the shipping costs to my email instead, as I don't think I will visit here too ofter?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Ian S on Tue, 04 September 2012, 07:34:16
What about the rest of the zinc keys?  Would they be heavy enough to reduce the travel on an MX red or brown?
If the MX-Red spring pre-load at the top when in the switch, is about 35 grams, as stated on the Cherry graph, then to make the caps sit lower than the top the cap would have to weigh more than 35grams.  Fengs measurement shows about 51grams to fully compress the springs, in the MX-Red graph they show about 56 grams, so that's near.  So no, these caps at about 5.6 grams each can't 'reduce the key travel', ie, make the stem sit lower than normal.

My guesstimation:

1.8oz = 51g

Normal plastic cap = about 1 gram.

9 coins = 50g

1 coin = 5.6g

8 coins = 44.4g

50g - 44.4g = 5.6g for a Zn key cap.

1 gram went missing from the equation somewhere!

By that reckoning, the effect of the 5.6g weight would be to make the red spring feel about 16% lighter at the top and about 10% lighter at the bottom.  Instead of the spring being about 35 to 55grams, it's in effect lightened to 29 to 49grams.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: aznsilvrboy on Wed, 05 September 2012, 15:47:40
I'm interested in the Android one. Will it fit on my Filco?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 05 September 2012, 15:56:44
I would buy a full set if they were Cherry/SP profile...
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: tipo33 on Wed, 05 September 2012, 19:25:08
I would buy a full set if they were Cherry/SP profile...
The upcoming Ti mods will be available in Cherry profile :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 05 September 2012, 19:35:07
They do fit more loosely and you can even pull them out by hand. Most of them are not wobbly. But some modifiers like backsapce, enter, and shift would be a bit wobbly. I think before putting these keys on the board, you would need to paste a piece tape onto the switch so they would fit more tight.

I have tried another method, which might sound horrendous to some people.  I bought some Selley's Silicon tube, 250gm and I squeezed a little onto the end of the CherryMX switch.  As you slide the so-called loose cap onto the switch the silicon will fill the empty space.

I usually wait for a day or so before I start using the keyboard.  A month later when I want to remove the key, it held on for a few seconds before the silicon gave way.  Hence the removal of the Cap from the Switch was easy with no damage to the switch.  The beautiful thing with the silicon it is a mild adhesive and dampener that makes the cap firm but removable from the keyboard.

But the most important thing, only use a small match head sized amount. Do not squeeze out a fist sized amount and think there will be no problems.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: JonDBurnett on Thu, 06 September 2012, 06:21:57
quick question, maybe others wondering aswell.
the pictures you have posted with the blank full 86-Keyset, is it one of your aluminum cases for purchase? and if so, what color?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Cindori on Thu, 06 September 2012, 12:53:03
feng, will it be possible for you to get colored zinc caps again? Pref R2-R4
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 06 September 2012, 15:21:59
What about the rest of the zinc keys?  Would they be heavy enough to reduce the travel on an MX red or brown?

Yes they will reduce the travel on a MX red or brown a little bit. Check these out:

A Cherry PBT keycap needs 9x quarters to press down the MX red; And a Zinc keycap needs 8x quarters to do so.
No, they will not reduce the key travel. They will reduce the force needed to press down the key, but the bottom-out travel distance will be the same. Thick O-rings will reduce the travel.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Salisen on Thu, 06 September 2012, 21:37:05
Any possibility of a side by side picture comparison with SP and/or Cherry profile keycaps?

I'm interested in a WASD set to go with noir keycaps from the round 4 double-shot group buy, but I'm not sure how much of a difference there is between the profile types.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Fri, 07 September 2012, 02:39:20
quick question, maybe others wondering aswell.
the pictures you have posted with the blank full 86-Keyset, is it one of your aluminum cases for purchase? and if so, what color?
It's a Leopold 200R. ;)

feng, will it be possible for you to get colored zinc caps again? Pref R2-R4
Do you mean the gold ones? Actually these silver ones are colored, not the original color of zinc. MKC is not gonna make gold ones anymore because the rate of falling is pretty high.

No, they will not reduce the key travel. They will reduce the force needed to press down the key, but the bottom-out travel distance will be the same. Thick O-rings will reduce the travel.
Thanks for clearing this up dragon. I thought by travel he means the force needed to press down the key. :/

Any possibility of a side by side picture comparison with SP and/or Cherry profile keycaps?

I'm interested in a WASD set to go with noir keycaps from the round 4 double-shot group buy, but I'm not sure how much of a difference there is between the profile types.
Sure I'll update more pics about the profiles soon.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Fri, 07 September 2012, 02:40:10
Please ignore that capslock and spacebar, they don't fit. :P

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Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Cindori on Fri, 07 September 2012, 03:27:54
feng, will it be possible for you to get colored zinc caps again? Pref R2-R4
Do you mean the gold ones? Actually these silver ones are colored, not the original color of zinc. MKC is not gonna make gold ones anymore because the rate of falling is pretty high.


No I mean red/green/blue ones. :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Salisen on Fri, 07 September 2012, 10:34:06
Any possibility of a side by side picture comparison with SP and/or Cherry profile keycaps?

I'm interested in a WASD set to go with noir keycaps from the round 4 double-shot group buy, but I'm not sure how much of a difference there is between the profile types.
Sure I'll update more pics about the profiles soon.

Awesome, thanks. :)

I wish there was an ISO return key available.  Well, I say that, lately, I'm spending a bit much on keycaps and bits to make keyboards; perhaps it's a good thing... :P
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Mon, 10 September 2012, 05:31:10
The text and pictures on the keys, can I ask how long lasting it is?

how has it been done?

Cheers.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 10 September 2012, 22:15:17
It looks lasered to me, and should be very long lasting. You might have to clean it sometimes, though.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: gijay on Tue, 11 September 2012, 01:28:45
paid and sent order.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Tue, 11 September 2012, 08:05:51
No I mean red/green/blue ones. :)

MKC has never made colored zinc keycaps. Maybe you meant aluminum ones?

The text and pictures on the keys, can I ask how long lasting it is?

how has it been done?

Cheers.

It's laser-etched. It would be durable for sure. :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 24 September 2012, 17:41:09
How much would shipping to the UK be for one set of WASD caps?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Tue, 25 September 2012, 06:02:26
Payment sent

I ordered a bit of everything, couldn't help myself!!!   :p
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: restless on Tue, 25 September 2012, 18:29:43
First time buying custom keycaps so I can start my keycap collection! Very excited :]

Payment sent and forms filled out. Hope I didn't screw anything up.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 25 September 2012, 18:34:47
First time buying custom keycaps so I can start my keycap collection! Very excited :]

Payment sent and forms filled out. Hope I didn't screw anything up.

Don't worry, you're in good hands with Feng.  He always checks each order to make sure it's the items you want.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: restless on Tue, 25 September 2012, 18:41:02

Don't worry, you're in good hands with Feng.  He always checks each order to make sure it's the items you want.

That's great and definitely reassuring to hear!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: singaporean123 on Tue, 25 September 2012, 22:29:56
Hopefully I'll be able to get my money together by the end of the week and get some of them keys!!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 25 September 2012, 23:32:19
How much would it be for a full set etched?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: balanar on Wed, 26 September 2012, 00:06:49
Its mentioned that a printed 86 key (spacebar not included) set costs $167 in the first post. I figure 104 key sets are not offered and that you'll have to individually buy the missing keys if that's what you are looking for.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 26 September 2012, 00:11:35
A bit to pricy for me at the moment, just dropped $700 on a monitor.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 26 September 2012, 00:49:45
Its mentioned that a printed 86 key (spacebar not included) set costs $167 in the first post.

That's the one I'm getting.  I had to fork out the dosh already due to Feng's deadline this coming Sunday 30th September.
Title: AW: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Rob on Wed, 26 September 2012, 02:28:44
Could you give me a rough estimate on shipping costs if I just order some single caps?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: balanar on Wed, 26 September 2012, 10:50:59
That's the one I'm getting.  I had to fork out the dosh already due to Feng's deadline this coming Sunday 30th September.

My fingers have twitching to get that as well. Just can't justify it right now. Especially with the unexpected poker purchase. Show us pics when you get it!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: alon93 on Wed, 26 September 2012, 12:15:33
Can I get just the arrow keys from the 37 printed key set? I want an arrow set but not the default one, also how much is first class shipping to Israel for 8 1x1 keys?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 26 September 2012, 18:46:05
That's the one I'm getting.  I had to fork out the dosh already due to Feng's deadline this coming Sunday 30th September.
Show us pics when you get it!

I have to get a camera yet...... still don't have one I like.  I'm a cheap bastard when it comes to getting one.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: aggiejy on Wed, 26 September 2012, 21:09:27
Not sure how I just saw this, but awesome!  Ordered a modifier set and a couple R4s.  Thanks for offering this.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Thu, 27 September 2012, 14:48:12
How much would shipping to the UK be for one set of WASD caps?

It would be $4 for USPS first class, or $17 for USPS priority.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Thu, 27 September 2012, 14:49:14
How much would it be for a full set etched?

MKC doesn't sell these zinc keys for numpad.

A bit to pricy for me at the moment, just dropped $700 on a monitor.

Is it a 30" monitor? I'm always thinking to get one, but just too expensive.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Thu, 27 September 2012, 14:53:01
Could you give me a rough estimate on shipping costs if I just order some single caps?

Sure. For less than 10x zinc keycaps, shipping would be:

USA/Canada -- USPS first class $4
USA -- USPS Priority $6
Canada -- USPS priority $13
International -- USPS first class $5
International -- USPS priority $17
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: JonDBurnett on Thu, 27 September 2012, 19:21:40
so how soon are these expected to ship?? :D
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Thu, 27 September 2012, 19:50:29
so how soon are these expected to ship?? :D

The OP said: "And then MKC should be able to make them out in the middle of October."

So I guess add the shipping lead time to that.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 29 September 2012, 01:12:43
No i preordered the new 27" asus
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 29 September 2012, 14:57:47
No i preordered the new 27" asus
I paid about the same for my HP2740, and I love it.  2560x1440 or nothin!!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: magnetic on Sat, 29 September 2012, 15:26:15
payment sent for the single r4 cap

sometimes i just splash too much money around
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Cobertt on Sun, 30 September 2012, 16:54:36
Hopefully I got in on time, it said by the 30th :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 01 October 2012, 00:03:50
Hey I sent payment and filled out the form, but I didn't get a PM back.  Did my order go through?  Thanks.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Internetlad on Mon, 01 October 2012, 18:34:29
Damn! Missed it!

Oh well, on the upside I saved enough money to feed my family for a month. :(
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 02 October 2012, 20:11:41
Have PMs with shipping fees been sent out?  I still don't have one.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: feng on Tue, 02 October 2012, 21:42:03
Have PMs with shipping fees been sent out?  I still don't have one.

Sorry man, I have a history essay to work on these days, I'll PM you the shipping fees tomorrow night.

BTW the deadline will be extended a bit longer.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 02 October 2012, 21:47:41
Damn! Missed it!

Oh well, on the upside I saved enough money to feed my family for a month. :(

Extended! Time for you to starve your family :p

Have PMs with shipping fees been sent out?  I still don't have one.

Sorry man, I have a history essay to work on these days, I'll PM you the shipping fees tomorrow night.

BTW the deadline will be extended a bit longer.


The answer to your essay is most likely the Ottoman Empire, or perhaps Cortez. And if all else fails, write all about the Silk Road! G'luck on the essay Feng!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Internetlad on Tue, 02 October 2012, 22:37:48
Extended! Time for you to starve your family :p

How long do i have to put in an order?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 02 October 2012, 22:40:12
Have PMs with shipping fees been sent out?  I still don't have one.

Sorry man, I have a history essay to work on these days, I'll PM you the shipping fees tomorrow night.

BTW the deadline will be extended a bit longer.

No problemo!  Just needed to know I didn't screw it up.  Thanks, good luck with your paper.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Wed, 03 October 2012, 03:01:54
Extended! Time for you to starve your family :p

How long do i have to put in an order?

He was joking!  ;D

Thread: [deadline: 9/30]  - Unless Feng takes some late orders.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 9/30]
Post by: Internetlad on Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:03:03
Extended! Time for you to starve your family :p

How long do i have to put in an order?

He was joking!  ;D

Thread: [deadline: 9/30]  - Unless Feng takes some late orders.

T-T
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 03 October 2012, 20:28:58
I don't think he was joking...
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:24:35
I don't think he was joking...

It's good for the people who missed out, excited about these caps!

feng - good luck with the assignment.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: Rail on Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:37:38
Hmm, more time to agonize over whether or not to order these.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: IlikeGravy on Thu, 04 October 2012, 21:48:55
question: If I want a blank "WASD" set, which row caps do I order? There are technically 5 rows of standard keys but only 4 are listed. Is row 4 (esc row) the same as the number row?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: kmiller8 on Thu, 04 October 2012, 21:58:41
I really want five of those android ones. You mentioned earlier in the thread they could be made with enough interest. Has that been met?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: feng on Fri, 05 October 2012, 04:16:20
Just edited the order list. Sorry for being so busy lately. I'll PM your shipping fees this weekend.

And for those questions above, I'll get back to you guys tomorrow.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 08 October 2012, 06:55:23
Paid!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: Capitalistix on Mon, 08 October 2012, 09:44:12
Is it possible to see pics of the NERV?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 08 October 2012, 19:50:26
Payment sent :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: GMC on Sat, 13 October 2012, 16:59:39
Feng,

Any chance you could take a late order from me for a blank backspace key?
Would these be ready in time to ship with my Ti spacebars. Happy to cover if it increases shipping cost of course
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: Internetlad on Sat, 13 October 2012, 18:22:12
Okay, here's my deal. I have the standard 33 key set in gold. I'd like to order the modifiers in silver, but I specifically DO want the Tilde, - and + as well as \ but DO NOT need the 9 on the right hand side. IE No print screen, insert, Del ETC.

I've got a Rosewill RK-9000BK. First question is, that's pretty standard, right? these modifiers should fit fine?

Second question is for the Tilde down to L CTRL over to R CTRL (no space, I know) and then up to Backspace and over to - are the keys I want. Would it be cheapest to get JUST those keys, or would it be worth it to just get the whole 33 key WYSE kit? How much would adding 1-0 be?

If it will be a pain in the ass to get this info, sorry, but i'm hoping you'll just have the info on hand and be able to crunch the numbers in your head.

EDIT: NVM my wife just put the kaibosh on any keycap buying in the near future when she found out how much my current keycaps cost.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: IlikeGravy on Wed, 17 October 2012, 01:44:18
paid!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 17 October 2012, 07:00:01
Feng,

Any chance you could take a late order from me for a blank backspace key?
Would these be ready in time to ship with my Ti spacebars. Happy to cover if it increases shipping cost of course

It's still open dude.  Look at the deadline...
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: fydo on Wed, 17 October 2012, 09:05:20
Hello,

I am interested in picking up a modifier kit, but I would want the tilde, \ and ESC keys.
Is this possible? I didn't see those options in the price list. I'd prefer not to need to get blanks to fill those spots.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: Delirious on Wed, 17 October 2012, 09:54:19
Hello,

I am interested in picking up a modifier kit, but I would want the tilde, \ and ESC keys.
Is this possible? I didn't see those options in the price list. I'd prefer not to need to get blanks to fill those spots.

Thanks!

If you get a blank modifier set, the 4 F keys have the same key profile as the Esc and the tilda. The backward slash \ has the same profile as the Tab key, so you can get a blank tab for that.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: fydo on Wed, 17 October 2012, 23:21:15
If you get a blank modifier set, the 4 F keys have the same key profile as the Esc and the tilda. The backward slash \ has the same profile as the Tab key, so you can get a blank tab for that.

Yeah, I was hoping to not need to use blanks for the missing keys. (I'm looking to get a printed set)
I did not realise that the \ key is the same size as the tab key, though. So, thanks for the suggestion. :)

Any idea if this is possible, Feng?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: kmiller8 on Thu, 18 October 2012, 18:41:36
Feng, you haven't replied back to my PM. Is the 10/20 date a hard date, as in no more orders period?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 18 October 2012, 19:06:02
Dude.  You have two days.  Just place your order now.  A deadline is a deadline.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: kmiller8 on Thu, 18 October 2012, 19:36:01
Dude.  You have two days.  Just place your order now.  A deadline is a deadline.

The thing is, I asked him about just adding onto my order, I figure I can pay shipping + extra at once, but he hasn't replied :s I'm getting too antsy, I guess I'll just pay the extras and shipping separately and see what he does about it.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 18 October 2012, 19:45:23
He will respond.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: feng on Thu, 18 October 2012, 20:02:10
Sorry it's all about the midterms this week. I haven't chekced many of the PMs in my mail box.

If you wanna order some extra (that's said like no more than 10 keys), you don't need to pay any extra on shipping. If you wanna order another 37-keyset, I'll need to re-calculate the shipping.

I'll get back to all the PMs tomorrow night when I'm done with my exams.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: kmiller8 on Thu, 18 October 2012, 20:21:48
Sorry it's all about the midterms this week. I haven't chekced many of the PMs in my mail box.

If you wanna order some extra (that's said like no more than 10 keys), you don't need to pay any extra on shipping. If you wanna order another 37-keyset, I'll need to re-calculate the shipping.

I'll get back to all the PMs tomorrow night when I'm done with my exams.

I had figured you were just busy, just that rapidly approaching deadline drove me a bit crazy, sorry about that, I just added 5 keys to my order.

Good luck on your midterms!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 18 October 2012, 20:36:33
Sorry it's all about the midterms this week. I haven't chekced many of the PMs in my mail box.

I'll get back to all the PMs tomorrow night when I'm done with my exams.

Your schooling is worth far more than this gig.  Make sure everything is finished before dealing with us and our orders.

Heaps of time on our part.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: NeverDie on Sat, 20 October 2012, 03:06:44
Will you be able to postpone this group buy till the 1st of November? I don't get paid until then.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Sat, 20 October 2012, 07:22:54
Will you be able to postpone this group buy till the 1st of November? I don't get paid until then.

(in Australian accent) - I bloody hope not. I'm desperate for these.  ;D
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: IlikeGravy on Sat, 20 October 2012, 17:48:12
Hey feng,

I'm still waited on that shipping invoice.
Title: Re: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 20 October 2012, 22:44:40
Will you be able to postpone this group buy till the 1st of November? I don't get paid until then.
same here
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: Makeo on Sat, 20 October 2012, 23:49:14
I would be a day late to this party :( so many questions but no time left!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: Armagedda on Sun, 21 October 2012, 00:27:06
Damnit, I know I'm late but can I still get in on this feng?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: feng on Sun, 21 October 2012, 01:04:12
You guys can still submit your orders until I edited the thread saying order closed.

I'm taking care of the Ti spacebar shipping today so I don't have time yet editing this thread.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: Makeo on Sun, 21 October 2012, 04:24:21
fashionably late  :cool: lol, but cant wait to get em!
Title: Re: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: GMC on Sun, 21 October 2012, 04:54:35
You guys can still submit your orders until I edited the thread saying order closed.

I'm taking care of the Ti spacebar shipping today so I don't have time yet editing this thread.
Hi Feng, placed a small order, hope okay to pack and ship with my Ti spacebars?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: Armagedda on Sun, 21 October 2012, 07:06:15
Hey feng, placed an order. I've not traded on here before so I'm new to the system. Keen as for the set.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: gizzard on Sun, 21 October 2012, 12:19:43
Made an order for the 86 printed
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/20]
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 22 October 2012, 00:27:09
Intestested but have questions please reply to my pm thanks!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/31]
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 26 October 2012, 21:03:17
ordered and paid
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/31]
Post by: Sugarfly on Tue, 30 October 2012, 15:54:54
I have ordered and paid thanks.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/31]
Post by: karazi on Tue, 30 October 2012, 22:41:49
They look fantastic, but the metal color may be a little too aggressive for my work environment.  Will these ever be sold in another color, perhaps anodized, like black?  Thanks!
Title: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/31]
Post by: gizzard on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:14:40
Any update?  Are we off and running?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/31]
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:15:51
Lats i heard it was 1-2 weeks till shipment and that was earlier this week.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [deadline: 10/31]
Post by: nethowler on Mon, 05 November 2012, 12:57:39
Ordered and payed on Oct 31.

Thanks
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 07 November 2012, 04:34:16
Feng any word on shipment?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: IlikeGravy on Sat, 10 November 2012, 22:39:17
Feng any word on shipment?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 11 November 2012, 00:10:38
just an update just got prompted to pay shipping
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: feng on Sun, 11 November 2012, 00:58:52
I should be able to receive these with many of my other group buys stuffes in about 5 days.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: feng on Mon, 12 November 2012, 07:28:22
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: m00nshake on Mon, 12 November 2012, 08:46:36
That looks very nice, Feng. :))
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 12 November 2012, 18:03:10
That looks very nice, Feng. :))
Agreed Cant wait for my keyboard to look that way.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 12 November 2012, 18:14:31
I really hope that extras of these go up on your ebay. I wasn't able to get in in time...
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: feng on Tue, 13 November 2012, 23:29:53
"Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Arrived at Sort Facility CINCINNATI HUB - USA CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA  00:17"

Seems like I can start shipping this weekend. :D
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 13 November 2012, 23:38:04
Great to hear need to pay you for shipping almost forgot.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: Makeo on Wed, 14 November 2012, 04:21:01
early xmas present w00tw00t
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: feng on Wed, 14 November 2012, 22:29:06
Got the keycaps today. Pretty sure the shipping will freak me out. T_T

[attach=1][attach=2]
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 15 November 2012, 00:06:17
cant wait to get my stuff and throw it on my KMAC feng thatks a bunch for selling this stuff
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: gizzard on Thu, 15 November 2012, 00:37:16
Woooooootttttttt
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Thu, 15 November 2012, 02:51:57
Got the keycaps today. Pretty sure the shipping will freak me out. T_T

(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Wow!!! somewhere in there are my future keycaps!!!! COME TO DADDY!  :))
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: Makeo on Thu, 15 November 2012, 03:53:41
Got the keycaps today. Pretty sure the shipping will freak me out. T_T

(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Sweet baby Jesus  :eek:
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: singaporean123 on Thu, 15 November 2012, 09:10:39
OMG OMG OMG IT IS COMING
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 15 November 2012, 09:31:42
OMG OMG OMG IT IS COMING
TWSS.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: m00nshake on Thu, 15 November 2012, 10:10:15
Just awesome! Can't wait...! :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 17 November 2012, 12:45:12
Absolutely,  It will match the Ti space bar!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Mon, 19 November 2012, 02:29:40
How far off are we from crossing the Pacific Ocean?  :p
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: AuRinBei on Fri, 23 November 2012, 05:31:27
So have the caps shipped or are we still waiting for shipping?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: daerid on Fri, 23 November 2012, 10:33:22
Man... I wish there were more Topre custom keycap GB's :(
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: feng on Fri, 23 November 2012, 12:07:30
So have the caps shipped or are we still waiting for shipping?

I've got the keycaps and I'm preparing shipping lately.

Man... I wish there were more Topre custom keycap GB's :(

Hopefully Hammer will be able to make some by the end of this year. :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: tipo33 on Fri, 23 November 2012, 19:28:14
So have the caps shipped or are we still waiting for shipping?

I've got the keycaps and I'm preparing shipping lately.

For those of us with several orders from you,  will you ship it as one package?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: feng on Fri, 23 November 2012, 20:01:44
For those of us with several orders from you,  will you ship it as one package?
Will combine the shipping if required. I've shipped out your zinc order today, and will ship out your Ti spacebar tomorrow.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: tipo33 on Fri, 23 November 2012, 21:26:08
For those of us with several orders from you,  will you ship it as one package?
Will combine the shipping if required. I've shipped out your zinc order today, and will ship out your Ti spacebar tomorrow.
:D  You have no idea how happy this makes me. :D
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Fri, 23 November 2012, 22:53:11
For those of us with several orders from you,  will you ship it as one package?
Will combine the shipping if required. I've shipped out your zinc order today, and will ship out your Ti spacebar tomorrow.

I'm desperate for the keycaps :-D

Of course everyone is! I have been watching this thread and must admit I check every day several times, I'm obsessed I think...
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: AuRinBei on Sat, 24 November 2012, 02:11:25
Oh man, I'm so exited for the zinc caps. I have a gen 1 escape key, and it feels and sounds awesome. Somehow heavier and lighter at the same time. I can't tell how a full set will feel just from that, but I think it will be good.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Makeo on Sat, 24 November 2012, 15:26:42
Haha starting monday every time i hear the mail man/lady drive by im going to get all excited
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 24 November 2012, 15:29:36
For those of us with several orders from you,  will you ship it as one package?
Will combine the shipping if required. I've shipped out your zinc order today, and will ship out your Ti spacebar tomorrow.

Could have combined mine!  Got my Alu spacebar and Chaos keys in separate shipments, still waiting for the Zinc key.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: daerid on Sat, 24 November 2012, 16:28:34
Hopefully Hammer will be able to make some by the end of this year. :)

Don't toy with me man. My wallet is hurting enough with xmas around the corner.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Mon, 26 November 2012, 23:28:27
Feng, will these gen 2 caps be making their way to your eBay store at some point? I missed out on the GB. :(
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipping from China]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Wed, 28 November 2012, 23:32:33
For those of us with several orders from you,  will you ship it as one package?
Will combine the shipping if required. I've shipped out your zinc order today, and will ship out your Ti spacebar tomorrow.

USPS shipping currently indicates...

Electronic Shipping Info Received:

"The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on November 25, 2012 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date"

 :(

How are we going?  :))
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 29 November 2012, 04:21:39
Interested in when these caps shipped or if they shipped as well.

Looking for some extra blanks as well
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: restless on Thu, 29 November 2012, 15:30:05
Just received my order a little while ago :x

(http://i.imgur.com/tSSRn.jpg)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: IlikeGravy on Thu, 29 November 2012, 17:19:11
OMG, these feel amazing on blues! I really wish I could have afforded a full set but maybe next group buy. Thanks feng!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: aggiejy on Thu, 29 November 2012, 22:58:50
Got mine today, very nice!  I don't think I'll actually use them though, they're very heavy and loud.  But they're pretty dang cool to look at.  (I got the mod set)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 00:14:12
Got mine and today but im missing 5 keys in my full set with legends :(
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Makeo on Fri, 30 November 2012, 00:21:09
early xmas gift to me!

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/Makeo/2012-11-29_19-55-41_24.jpg)

yay! new look

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/Makeo/2012-11-29_21-46-42_748.jpg)

Quick question, in my set i received 2 left shifts but no enter key. Is the left shift the same profile as the enter key? Or did I get an extra shift instead of an enter key?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 01:03:27
lefy shift is a different profile than enter so check carefully and compare the profile to right shift
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Makeo on Fri, 30 November 2012, 01:53:03
bah, thats a bummer :( yeah i can see the shift is a little taller than the enter key.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 02:28:05
bah, thats a bummer :( yeah i can see the shift is a little taller than the enter key.
so did you get the correct keys if not id send a pm to feng
Title: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: gizzard on Fri, 30 November 2012, 02:41:03
Got my 86 today. Missing 2 keys.  Sent a pm to Feng
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 02:42:56
For my 86 today. Missing 2 keys.  Sent a pm to Feng
ouch though you fared better than me, i wonder is he sorted the 86 key sets or if MKC did.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: feng on Fri, 30 November 2012, 03:10:15
My inbox is a mess, I'll get back to those questions tomorrow night since I'm preparing for my accouting test now.

Just asked MKC and he said that the enter key has the same profile as left-shift key because of their mistake when building the new mold. I think changing the mold would cost a lot as usual, MKC said he's not planning to get the right enter key. He completely has no way to fix this problem. :/
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 03:11:51
here are some pics of my caps

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/TheProfosist/GeekHack/GH-sub-mine/IMG_3484.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/TheProfosist/GeekHack/GH-sub-mine/IMG_3516.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/TheProfosist/GeekHack/GH-sub-mine/IMG_3520.jpg)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 03:17:37
My inbox is a mess, I'll get back to those questions tomorrow night since I'm preparing for my accouting test now.

Just asked MKC and he said that the enter key has the same profile as left-shift key because of their mistake when building the new mold. I think changing the mold would cost a lot as usual, MKC said he's not planning to get the right enter key. He completely has no way to fix this problem. :/
Thanks hope to hear back soon and focus on your test!

lol I didnt even notice the more angled enter probably because on my Phantoms I have to use a R1 profile key as well.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Makeo on Fri, 30 November 2012, 03:20:39
My inbox is a mess, I'll get back to those questions tomorrow night since I'm preparing for my accouting test now.

Just asked MKC and he said that the enter key has the same profile as left-shift key because of their mistake when building the new mold. I think changing the mold would cost a lot as usual, MKC said he's not planning to get the right enter key. He completely has no way to fix this problem. :/

thanks for the reply :) its not the end of the wold for me was just curious about it. I couldn't tell the difference till i was sitting there matching the keys side to side staring at them for a few minutes.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: tipo33 on Fri, 30 November 2012, 11:58:17
I also had a small discreptancy,  but I love typing on the caps :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: gizzard on Fri, 30 November 2012, 12:02:26
Caps are amazing.. funny that my set was missing "4" and "esc"...  my fiancee says that feng is trying to tell me something ("there is no escape from death")

Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: AuRinBei on Fri, 30 November 2012, 14:00:32
OK, who has my S, and who's K do I have?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: tsangan on Fri, 30 November 2012, 14:59:16
Poor feng ;_;

My order was fine and just wanted to say these zinc caps exceeded my expectations as they are quite nice
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: AuRinBei on Fri, 30 November 2012, 19:22:44
They are really nice, but right now I'm playing with WAKD. I totally understand that though, small mistakes happen. But I don't get how some people can be missing multiple modifier keys.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: kmiller8 on Fri, 30 November 2012, 20:53:38
I got mine today as well. If I knew how nice these were, I would have grabbed a few more :)

Thanks feng!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 30 November 2012, 20:56:45
Strikingly high error rate.  :eek:
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Sat, 01 December 2012, 04:02:05
Strikingly high error rate.  :eek:

Getting a little worried now since these will arrive in Australia, hope they all turn up.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: aggiejy on Sat, 01 December 2012, 16:57:01
Well, FWIW all mine came, nothing wrong or missing.  Like most things, I'm sure the people that had problems are more likely to post.  So stay optimistic if you're still waiting. :-)

Edit: I posted some pictures here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33155.msg728124#msg728124
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: tjcaustin on Sun, 02 December 2012, 23:13:27
I'm assuming there will be extras for your ebay store?  I'm debating on dressing my pure in zinc and aluminum.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Sun, 02 December 2012, 23:35:05
I'm assuming there will be extras for your ebay store?  I'm debating on dressing my pure in zinc and aluminum.

This!

V2 wasd clusters are up now.....
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 03 December 2012, 01:31:37
Anyone heard back from feng on missing keys? Id like to order more but not until my first order is resolved.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: gizzard on Mon, 03 December 2012, 02:19:21
Still waiting.. i assume hes recovering from his accounting exam...  I cant wait to get my missing keys so I can start covering the internet with pictures of my keyboard
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: feng on Mon, 03 December 2012, 10:45:41
Just replied those of you who have the wrong keys or miss keys. Sorry about the delay guys. My Finals are coming @_@

Feng, will these gen 2 caps be making their way to your eBay store at some point? I missed out on the GB. :(
Yeah I'll put the leftovers in my eBay store for sure, but basically with less options, for example I won't put the single modifier and R1-R4 keys for sale.

Caps are amazing.. funny that my set was missing "4" and "esc"...  my fiancee says that feng is trying to tell me something ("there is no escape from death")
LOL she has a great point there!

Poor feng ;_;

My order was fine and just wanted to say these zinc caps exceeded my expectations as they are quite nice
I told you these are a way better than the 1st version.

They are really nice, but right now I'm playing with WAKD. I totally understand that though, small mistakes happen. But I don't get how some people can be missing multiple modifier keys.
Well, it's not just a small mistake. MKC let those workers to deal with organizing these keycaps instead of himself, and obviously those people have no idea about keycaps. I was sorting the WASD and arrow keysets last night, and half amount of the arrow keysets have wrong keys!  :confused:

I'm assuming there will be extras for your ebay store?  I'm debating on dressing my pure in zinc and aluminum.
Yeah they'll be available in my eBay for sure. :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 03 December 2012, 10:54:35
Thanks for posting hopefully you can get this worked out so we can all have complete sets.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 03 December 2012, 19:04:52
Feng gets A+.  MKC gets C-.   :p
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: tipo33 on Tue, 04 December 2012, 16:45:42
Feng gets A+.  MKC gets C-.   :p

Absolutely,  Feng's custumer support is great!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Makeo on Tue, 04 December 2012, 16:49:35
Feng is awesome! Always on top of things.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Tue, 04 December 2012, 21:45:59
Feng gets A+.  MKC gets C-.   :p

So far USPS Priority International gets a big F! Still nothing turned up, but maybe I'm a little impatient in Australia.

Tracking has 25th Nov, so I'm assuming Feng posted on the 26th or there abouts. Up to about 8 working days now.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Thu, 06 December 2012, 02:51:46
Anyone heard back from feng on missing keys? Id like to order more but not until my first order is resolved.

I'm missing WASD from the Counter-strike kit.  :( There seems to have been a mix up with the keys as I recieved an extra CS key which was for the "T" key. This isn't supposed to be part of this kit...

Feng when are you able to send WASD keys my way?

Cheers man. The keys i've recieved so far are simply amazing quality, very impressed.

Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: gizzard on Thu, 06 December 2012, 02:56:14
Received my missing keys today.  Thanks Feng!!!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 06 December 2012, 06:35:16
Also got word that my missing keys are being shipped.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: magnetic on Thu, 06 December 2012, 09:34:58
got my cap today, very nice.

cheers  :cool:
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: netdevil on Sat, 08 December 2012, 17:58:56
Wish feng gets a round 3 up  :'( missed this since I wasn't in on mech keyboard then
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: jakemfbacon on Sun, 09 December 2012, 00:22:31
damnnnnnn i neeeeeeed that modifier set :( Looks like i am too late right?? will they be forsale again anywhere anytime soon?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: alon93 on Sun, 09 December 2012, 08:24:03
Just got mine in Israel and they are perfect, now I just need to order more...
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Orca on Sun, 09 December 2012, 16:01:14
any left overs for the printed modifier kit? not seeing any on ur ebay store...
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: jakemfbacon on Sun, 09 December 2012, 18:42:58
any left overs for the printed modifier kit? not seeing any on ur ebay store...

yeah i wish i want some!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 11 December 2012, 21:56:12
Guys, just message Feng. I didn't get in on the group buy but bought some left overs off him. Got a 33-key blank set and it's amazing.

Every key feels solid, has a great shine an it just amazing overall.

Thanks heaps Feng! :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: feng on Tue, 11 December 2012, 23:37:00
No problem Jupiter. Enjoy them. :)

I gotta finish my tomorrow's management final first, and then will go over the 4 pages messages in my inbox. >_<
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: pasph on Tue, 18 December 2012, 17:23:42
Still waiting for mine
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 18 December 2012, 17:35:21
o forgot to post here but feng got me all my missing caps and some extra gold v1s he had lying around for my KPAD
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: daerid on Fri, 28 December 2012, 14:17:09
There going to be another round of these? I'd really like a set for my WASD V2
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: pasph on Fri, 28 December 2012, 16:39:09
Have got mine
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: netdevil on Fri, 28 December 2012, 18:41:55
Another round from feng would open my wallet even though I'm broke  :D love those modifiers
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Drazhar on Sun, 30 December 2012, 10:32:07
Would be interested in a Zinc set, full key set (and will purchase the spacebar) ANYTIME!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: nethowler on Mon, 31 December 2012, 12:01:08
Just got mine today.  Typing on them now.  Feels like I'm typing from the future!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: DasKwonDo on Tue, 01 January 2013, 03:40:25
Just got mine today.  Typing on them now.  Feels like I'm typing from the future!

Recieved my missing keys! They are all great, Feng has some amazing group buys.  ;D
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 08 January 2013, 16:47:17
Just got your Zincs yesterday, the GF wondered what could be so heavy in one small box......go figure.  :p

Anyway the Postal System had raped the hell out of it, part of the box was missing with some clear tape wrapped around it.  Yet all the keys were packaged nicely inside their sleeves, yet to check if all are there.

It's just as well the keys are 'metallic' because if they were ABS or PBT they would definitely be in pieces.

Thanks for selling me these babies, they will all go into a Filco tonight.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 09 January 2013, 06:24:31
Have just put them into the Green MKC case, and it really is nice.  With the light coming off the LCD screen it looks like Las Vegas at Night.

Just the feel of the metal keys are far different from using anything produced in ABS or PBT.  The temperature of the Zincs are never high no matter how much time you spend on the keyboard, it's always cool to the touch.  I imagine it would be too cold to use in the Winter were there's snow and ice but here in Perth it's perfect.

I know everyone gets excited about PBT's and ABS but these babies really make typing an extreme comfort, they never stain from any dead skin (like what PBT's do) and the sweat never makes them slippery like ABS.

I suspect they will out live me now, plus the quality of them is right up there with Japanese/Taiwanese made goods.  Each key is perfect and hand finished to a high standard.

I think MKC is now shifting into high gear now, or I just lucked out in getting the very best from these guys.  I will always be buying more Metal in the future, it's far better than anything in plastic.

Feng, please ask them if they'll ever make any extra Zinc Space-bars?  I don't care what it'll cost as long as I can get an all Zinc Space-bar.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Tym on Wed, 09 January 2013, 12:25:32
Removed.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Dreadwyrm on Thu, 24 January 2013, 14:48:46
Would be definitely interested in a new group buy of these, preferably a full board of them.

I'm a bit concerned about the temperature of the material, though. Can someone tell me how they feel to the touch?
Title: Re: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: GMC on Fri, 25 January 2013, 01:13:52
Would be definitely interested in a new group buy of these, preferably a full board of them.

I'm a bit concerned about the temperature of the material, though. Can someone tell me how they feel to the touch?
ambient temp metallic :P
Title: Re: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Cobertt on Fri, 25 January 2013, 21:29:42
Would be definitely interested in a new group buy of these, preferably a full board of them.

I'm a bit concerned about the temperature of the material, though. Can someone tell me how they feel to the touch?
ambient temp metallic :P

AKA: Cold to the touch
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: aggiejy on Thu, 07 February 2013, 18:28:13
If anyone is looking for a set of mods from this group buy, I''m selling mine: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39980
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Xaviz on Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:25:36
RAWR! Hope the next group-buy isn't too long away. Want those CS keycaps and a full blank set :DD
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: feng on Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:52:23
Actually I still have some leftover. Will list them on my ebay soon.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Xaviz on Wed, 20 February 2013, 14:18:47
Actually I still have some leftover. Will list them on my ebay soon.

Nice. Will have a look when they're up! =)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Winther on Thu, 21 February 2013, 10:14:25
any chance there will be ISO in the next GB?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Xaviz on Thu, 21 February 2013, 12:47:44
that's a good point! :x
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Xaviz on Fri, 22 February 2013, 12:43:34
Actually I still have some leftover. Will list them on my ebay soon.

Any ETA? =]
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: cucumis on Sun, 03 March 2013, 06:26:11
ISO in next GB would be awsome.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Buffo on Thu, 21 March 2013, 10:16:48
Will there be a new groupbuy in the future? Spacebar and ISO-Enter would be fine, or would they be to heavy?

The Numblock-Keys are not planned? I would take some, even it would cost more money per key the "normal"/poker ones
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 23 March 2013, 04:01:06
Will there be a new groupbuy in the future?

Yes Feng, will there be another Group Buy of these babies?

Ask MKC if they are willing to accept some more money to make more of these Cool-to-Touch key-caps.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: BrotherJoseph on Mon, 08 April 2013, 20:16:55
Waiting for the next round  ;)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: yearn4 on Mon, 08 April 2013, 20:46:17
cherry profile with f & j scoops.... would pay with my life
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: kiczek on Wed, 17 April 2013, 09:23:37
feng will deliver again,  I think he waits to build up interest then does a huge batch at one time from the factory so he saves on shipping and gets a good price.  I want a complete set of modifiers! I am considering driving 6 hours to St. Louis to harass him for some more keys!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: tipo33 on Wed, 17 April 2013, 14:48:33
cherry profile with f & j scoops.... would pay with my life
Absolutely, the only problem I have with my keycap set is the lack of identification of the f andh keys
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: fydo on Wed, 17 April 2013, 14:55:16
cherry profile with f & j scoops.... would pay with my life

Indeed! I'd be very interested in this as well. :)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: berserkfan on Wed, 17 April 2013, 15:44:46
yes, Feng, I'm interested in getting an entire set. 86 keys + Aluminium spacebar. Any chance I can get it through you? qtan says I should ask you first before he does a Taobao buy for me.

Actually I still have some leftover. Will list them on my ebay soon.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Rhinofeed on Mon, 27 May 2013, 20:22:24
Any chance of getting a Zinc spacebar to match the Zinc WASD set? I just got a Poker II and I hate the "Enjoy Your Feeling" printed on the spacebar.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Mon, 27 May 2013, 20:33:02
Any chance of getting a Zinc spacebar to match the Zinc WASD set? I just got a Poker II and I hate the "Enjoy Your Feeling" printed on the spacebar.
That would be really heavy I think. It might even be too heavy for blues/reds.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: Rhinofeed on Mon, 27 May 2013, 20:40:03
Ahh, you make a good point.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: cpt_Tenkes on Thu, 30 May 2013, 03:23:55
Anyone could sell 2x 1.25 blank modifiers?
Or just give me hint where to get them?
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Preparing shipping]
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Fri, 31 May 2013, 20:01:35
If you can't get them from Feng via PM then your best chance is to make a WTB thread once you hit 60 posts (hopefully not by spamming haha)
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipped]
Post by: cpt_Tenkes on Sat, 01 June 2013, 04:43:03
Feng is not responding either to fb/ebay/gh messages. :(
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipped]
Post by: Tym on Sat, 01 June 2013, 05:08:46
Feng is not responding either to fb/ebay/gh messages. :(
He said his finals were this week; hes probably busy until next week.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipped]
Post by: cpt_Tenkes on Sun, 02 June 2013, 02:14:50
Feng is not responding either to fb/ebay/gh messages. :(
He said his finals were this week; hes probably busy until next week.

Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipped]
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 02 June 2013, 02:32:52
How are your guys' caps holding up after prolonged use?  Not sure how gingerly I should treat my zinc arrow cluster and Esc key.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipped]
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sun, 02 June 2013, 03:25:08
I'm regularly using the first gen gold colored zinc caps with legends on my poker for my alpha and second gen for the rest and they're showing no sign of fading or wear. They look like the day I put them on. However I'm not a heavy typer but still use them every day. I've been using them for at least 6 months. I'm curious if anyone else who types more is having issues? Hope not.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipped]
Post by: MOZ on Sun, 02 June 2013, 03:35:18
Waiting for feng to get free, need to get some stuff.
Title: Re: [Order Thread] MKC -- 2nd Generation of Zinc Keycaps. [Shipped]
Post by: GreenToxon on Mon, 17 June 2013, 20:58:41
Feng, I recently bought the WASD keys from your eBay store and was reallly impressed by the quality. Are you still selling the zinc sets as in can I still order them?


Thanks!