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Title: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nickr on Thu, 18 July 2013, 18:10:52
PHOTO ALBUMS:

Currently contains about 6.5% of all the layouts:

https://plus.google.com/photos/114094639856581800366/albums (https://plus.google.com/photos/114094639856581800366/albums)

The ZIP file still exists:

http://rapidshare.com/files/2646905542/SP_Pbt.zip (http://rapidshare.com/files/2646905542/SP_Pbt.zip)

The color options are overwhelming but you might be surprised by several layouts that you never would have thought to put together.  Plus, it's fun to have them all at your fingertips.


SOME COLOR SAMPLES


(http://i.imgur.com/ixa4zAP.png) (http://imgur.com/ixa4zAP)

(http://i.imgur.com/ltH4txr.png) (http://imgur.com/ltH4txr)

(http://i.imgur.com/xhMpR7w.png) (http://imgur.com/xhMpR7w)
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 18 July 2013, 18:59:43
There is something seriously wrong with your second image.  And I think I speak for most people when I saw I will not download and open a random zip file.  You'd be better off making an album at a site like imgur, min.us, Flickr, or some other similar image hosting site.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 18 July 2013, 19:08:35
Nothing to see here, move along....
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: Turkishrambo on Thu, 18 July 2013, 19:11:38
112MB for a bunch of pictures? Hmmm
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: ImperfectLink on Thu, 18 July 2013, 19:13:48
Image looks like the solarize filter in photoshop.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 18 July 2013, 19:14:42
Or like someone cranked the contrast to 11.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 18 July 2013, 19:27:09
112MB for a bunch of pictures? Hmmm

I bet moose has big zip files of pictures. :P
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nickr on Thu, 18 July 2013, 20:27:57
Wow, tough crowd.  The pbtBlue image shows the concentration of like colors, which is how I chose a color for the mock image and where the cluster occurred.

If you don't want to open the zip then don't.  I'm not gonna stick 12,110 images in a photo album though.  Ivan Ivanovich previewed this in advance.  You can PM him or he can weigh in if you're timid.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 18 July 2013, 20:42:36
Wow, tough crowd.  The pbtBlue image shows the concentration of like colors, which is how I chose a color for the mock image and where the cluster occurred.

If you don't want to open the zip then don't.  I'm not gonna stick 12,110 images in a photo album though.  Ivan Ivanovich previewed this in advance.  You can PM him or he can weigh in if you're timid.

Have you looked at the one pic you posted?

(http://i.imgur.com/VhZ0x4A.jpg)

And you have to understand why people would be wary of a post by someone with almost no comments telling them to download a massive zip folder.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 18 July 2013, 20:45:27
That looks like someone sprinkled blue powder over the swatches.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nickr on Thu, 18 July 2013, 21:11:23
Have you looked at the one pic you posted?

Not only did I look at it, I regret posting it now.  TMI, I suppose.

And you have to understand why people would be wary of a post by someone with almost no comments telling them to download a massive zip folder.

I understand.  I'm not upset.  But for those who are worried, now would be a great time to learn about virtual environments.  Pick up VMWare or VirtualBox and a Linux OS.  All free, extremely simple to set up and very useful.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: Turkishrambo on Thu, 18 July 2013, 21:19:42
Have you looked at the one pic you posted?

Not only did I look at it, I regret posting it now.  TMI, I suppose.

And you have to understand why people would be wary of a post by someone with almost no comments telling them to download a massive zip folder.

I understand.  I'm not upset.  But for those who are worried, now would be a great time to learn about virtual environments.  Pick up VMWare or VirtualBox and a Linux OS.  All free, extremely simple to set up and very useful.
Are you serious or being passive aggressive.

No.

If you are going to organize a group buy then i suggest u get clear images of what you are trying to provide.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 18 July 2013, 21:29:21
Let me go ahead and nail the coffin lid shut on this now:

1.  You have 15 posts.  I, nor anyone else, should give you a dime.

2. You have 15 posts and tell us to download a zip file to look at one image.  One horribly misfiltered image.  Are you trolling us all?

3. You have 15 posts, put up a large zip file and then tell us to instead of be wary, to learn virtual environments.

4.  I've harped about you having merely 15 posts and here's why: clearly you have no clue that what you're talking about. SP does not, even to this day after experimentation, sell full double-shot PBT sets.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nickr on Thu, 18 July 2013, 21:57:39
Are you serious or being passive aggressive.

Serious.

If you are going to organize a group buy then i suggest u get clear images of what you are trying to provide.

I'm not organizing a group buy.

1.  You have 15 posts.  I, nor anyone else, should give you a dime.

I understand the skepticism and there are no hard feelings on my end.

2. You have 15 posts and tell us to download a zip file to look at one image.  One horribly misfiltered image.  Are you trolling us all?

The "misfiltered" image is an explanation of how colors for the 60% keyboards were chosen.  The 60% keyboard layouts are in the zip file.

3. You have 15 posts, put up a large zip file and then tell us to instead of be wary, to learn virtual environments.

Non-aggressive, non-judgmental advice.  I love virtual environments and they've helped me out a lot where I was wary of things.

4.  I've harped about you having merely 15 posts and here's why: clearly you have no clue that what you're talking about. SP does not, even to this day after experimentation, sell full double-shot PBT sets.

Never mentioned full double-shot PBT sets, just SP PBT.  Here's the link: http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php (http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php)
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: Xenderwind on Thu, 18 July 2013, 22:02:32
Well....that escalated quickly
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 18 July 2013, 22:06:33
And 2-tone means what to you?
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: Turkishrambo on Thu, 18 July 2013, 22:08:09
Are you serious or being passive aggressive.

Serious.

If you are going to organize a group buy then i suggest u get clear images of what you are trying to provide.

I'm not organizing a group buy.

1.  You have 15 posts.  I, nor anyone else, should give you a dime.

I understand the skepticism and there are no hard feelings on my end.

2. You have 15 posts and tell us to download a zip file to look at one image.  One horribly misfiltered image.  Are you trolling us all?

The "misfiltered" image is an explanation of how colors for the 60% keyboards were chosen.  The 60% keyboard layouts are in the zip file.

3. You have 15 posts, put up a large zip file and then tell us to instead of be wary, to learn virtual environments.

Non-aggressive, non-judgmental advice.  I love virtual environments and they've helped me out a lot where I was wary of things.

4.  I've harped about you having merely 15 posts and here's why: clearly you have no clue that what you're talking about. SP does not, even to this day after experimentation, sell full double-shot PBT sets.

Never mentioned full double-shot PBT sets, just SP PBT.  Here's the link: http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php (http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php)
wut @ bolded part. Im so confused.

If youre not organizing a GB, why are you doing an IC?
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: gnubag on Thu, 18 July 2013, 22:10:40
some mod please lock this thread.
I don't think this is going anywhere.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 18 July 2013, 22:12:51
Now now, that's bound to get someone upset.

But it might be a good idea to point out that if you've not got the facilities (in this case experienced assistance) to run a GB then an IC isn't really going to get you anywhere.  It is a rare day when an interest check generates not only enough interest but also someone willing to run it for the newb that came up with the idea.

As for that image being an "explanation"  pictures may be worth 1000 words... but that one doesn't include any that explain.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nickr on Thu, 18 July 2013, 22:34:21
Now now, that's bound to get someone upset.

But it might be a good idea to point out that if you've not got the facilities (in this case experienced assistance) to run a GB then an IC isn't really going to get you anywhere.  It is a rare day when an interest check generates not only enough interest but also someone willing to run it for the newb that came up with the idea.

As for that image being an "explanation"  pictures may be worth 1000 words... but that one doesn't include any that explain.

That's a good point.  I did consult IvanIvanovich before creating this thread and he did try to warn me (over-exuberance on my part).

I will select a few photos from the zip file and post them tomorrow in order to help clear up what the the mock photos are.

wut @ bolded part. Im so confused.

I've stricken that from the original post in an effort to prevent people's attention from being directed away from the main point.  I'd be happy to explain it in a PM if you'd like or even in this thread once some of the confusion has been cleared.

And 2-tone means what to you?

2 colors
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 18 July 2013, 22:36:35
2 colors

Oi... really?  lots of sets come in 2 colors.  Most in fact.  The legend and the skirt.  Do you find that you are intrinsically terse?
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 18 July 2013, 22:54:44

Oi... really?  lots of sets come in 2 colors.  Most in fact.  The legend and the skirt.  Do you find that you are intrinsically terse?

I'm still trying to figure it out.  Legend and skirt and blank alphas and mods in two different colors are the logical meanings of two colors;  however, in this case, maybe OP is referring to mixing two colors in a mold?  If it's that, it's not going to happen,
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nickr on Fri, 19 July 2013, 14:56:12
Added a few sample images to give everyone an idea.  I also removed the confusing color information section.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: muad on Thu, 25 July 2013, 00:05:30
Too bad there isnt more interest in this... I love that first colour scheme!
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nickr on Thu, 25 July 2013, 16:54:45
Too bad there isnt more interest in this... I love that first colour scheme!

That first scheme is one of my favorites.

I've created a few photo albums here https://plus.google.com/photos/114094639856581800366/albums (https://plus.google.com/photos/114094639856581800366/albums) and updated the original post.  Maybe that will spark some interest and give credibility to this.

Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: Infallible on Fri, 26 July 2013, 04:00:58
Honestly the way you've been received here is pretty ridiculous, I don't know why everyone is freaking out at everything you say. The point of what you've done here is to be able to visualize as many colour combinations for keycaps as possible, correct? Hope you have better luck in the future with how your posts are taken, I enjoyed looking through.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: HongKongFui on Fri, 26 July 2013, 05:12:28
Honestly the way you've been received here is pretty ridiculous, I don't know why everyone is freaking out at everything you say.

Happy someone came along with this. Why not friendly explain what's wrong and help him out? Or is this community closed, no new entries accepted?
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: Turkishrambo on Fri, 26 July 2013, 08:26:45
Honestly the way you've been received here is pretty ridiculous, I don't know why everyone is freaking out at everything you say.

Happy someone came along with this. Why not friendly explain what's wrong and help him out? Or is this community closed, no new entries accepted?
The OP has been edited quite a bit. FYI
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: thadood on Fri, 26 July 2013, 11:37:43
So the dude fubar'd a few pictures!

I like some of these colors. I'd be interested in a full set for Ergodox.
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: Michael on Fri, 26 July 2013, 11:46:13
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcc1w9wPsp1qdqp5uo1_250.gif)
Title: Re: [IC] 2-Tone SP PBT
Post by: nickr on Sat, 27 July 2013, 12:23:57
The point of what you've done here is to be able to visualize as many colour combinations for keycaps as possible, correct?

That's exactly right.

To everyone who has commented recently, thanks for the support and taking the time to look through the images.  Things definitely got off on the wrong foot but I'm sure no one's feathers were ruffled so badly that they can't focus on the what's really important: keycaps!

I can upload more albums as time permits.  If there are any requests to put certain colors up first then check out http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php (http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php) and give me the color code.

Also, these images are for the community, so please don't hesitate to use them for any ideas you may have.  I can also bulk render sets in different layouts and in more (or less) than 2 colors.

Thanks again!