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Title: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: danielucf on Tue, 06 August 2013, 00:45:11
Would anyone be interested in this? Does Signature Plastics stock a good cyan and a good magenta or would we have to do a custom color order off of pantone?
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: kenmai9 on Tue, 06 August 2013, 01:28:29
Interests.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: stoic-lemon on Tue, 06 August 2013, 02:24:18
Let's pretend I need to see a mock up of how this might look before I express interest.....Who am I kidding? Of course I'm interested.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 06 August 2013, 07:09:17
Yes please.  Interested for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: danielucf on Tue, 06 August 2013, 07:53:58
Here is what I have for Pantone colors:
Cyan - 16-4529, 3115C, 319C, 3252C, 3255C
Magenta - 226C, possibly one called magenta C.
Yellow - 803C, 102C, or 3945C

The only issue with new colors from Signature Plastics is getting enough of a sale to use the material to warrant a purchase. If we added in CMY colored spacebars and other keys to the DSA CMYK set then it would probably not be hard to hit an order large enough for the new custom colors. Gamer kits could even be done to help make it happen.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 06 August 2013, 08:18:10
Here is what I have for Pantone colors:
Cyan - 16-4529, 3115C, 319C, 3252C, 3255C
Magenta - 226C, possibly one called magenta C.
Yellow - 803C, 102C, or 3945C

The only issue with new colors from Signature Plastics is getting enough of a sale to use the material to warrant a purchase. If we added in CMY colored spacebars and other keys to the DSA CMYK set then it would probably not be hard to hit an order large enough for the new custom colors. Gamer kits could even be done to help make it happen.

CMYK DSA spacebar :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: Binge on Tue, 06 August 2013, 08:19:38
Please no DSA... please?
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: mashby on Tue, 06 August 2013, 08:21:50
Here's some scans of their ABS and PBT color rings with blues.

ABS
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7331/9293611207_b468f8d470_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/9293611207/)
Master Scan - Blues (http://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/9293611207/) by cpkey (http://www.flickr.com/people/compactkey/), on Flickr


PBT
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/9379777856_953e8093ce_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/9379777856/)
Blues Master Scan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/9379777856/) by cpkey (http://www.flickr.com/people/compactkey/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: jil_jil32 on Tue, 06 August 2013, 08:38:26
Interesting...
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: danielucf on Tue, 06 August 2013, 08:45:01
When it comes to doing an RGB, I don't care as much about which red, green, and blue are used because there is a little room to play with colors. However cyan and magenta are very specific colors and I think SP doesn't have either one. Some people have also complained about their yellow options so I am not opposed to looking into a better solution for that color as well.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: cassist on Tue, 06 August 2013, 10:53:30
BFV looks fairly cyan.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: bazemk1979 on Tue, 06 August 2013, 16:56:19
Daniel you planning on this CMYK to be as complete as Ivans right?
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: n0rvig on Tue, 06 August 2013, 22:38:05
I love the CMYK set from GMK / Ivan. It'd be great to have another chance at CMYK.

Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: danielucf on Wed, 07 August 2013, 16:09:08
BFV looks fairly cyan.

That is PBT so unless SP decides they can doubleshoot the legends we want in PBT, or we utilize dye sublimation, that one is a no go.

Daniel you planning on this CMYK to be as complete as Ivans right?

Yea I don't see why not. Maybe even a touch more elaborate with some matching escapes and other goodies. I personally don't want "Alt Gr" keys, but if others do we can add it on in addition to two regular "Alt" keys. Maybe even do a general CMYK with DCS profile simultaneously. Also speedy.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: gnubag on Wed, 07 August 2013, 16:22:26
i would like blank CMYK kits in pbt which would be nice with the DSA set from SP.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: bazemk1979 on Wed, 07 August 2013, 16:25:50
btw Daniel something needs to be done with the DSA stem problem, hope Druger and Dololigato can get things fixed before their GB goes into production. Someone needs to have a talk with SP rep.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: danielucf on Wed, 07 August 2013, 18:26:09
btw Daniel something needs to be done with the DSA stem problem, hope Druger and Dololigato can get things fixed before their GB goes into production. Someone needs to have a talk with SP rep.

What is the problem? I have not really had issues with my retro set
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: bazemk1979 on Wed, 07 August 2013, 18:38:31
btw Daniel something needs to be done with the DSA stem problem, hope Druger and Dololigato can get things fixed before their GB goes into production. Someone needs to have a talk with SP rep.

What is the problem? I have not really had issues with my retro set

there is a thread regarding people complaining the keycap getting so stuck to the cherry stem that when they try to pull it out the pull out the whole top of the switch.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: ChillyVanilly on Wed, 07 August 2013, 18:41:21
i would like blank CMYK kits in pbt which would be nice with the DSA set from SP.

Seconded.

With the RGB Black & White PBT sets, and the blank DSA Dolch set coming, there are a lot of blank DSA boards out there to warrant this.

Since DSA in't contoured, you could put the 1 unit CMYK caps in any row. You could get unicorn vomit everywhere.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 08 August 2013, 05:35:15
I like this idea
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: danielucf on Fri, 09 August 2013, 08:17:09
So bad news for PBT lovers, SP currently only has the ability to sublimate on 1 space, 1.5 space and 2 space key caps so it will have to be ABS.

Good news is, with Esc keys, gamer sets, spacebars, and the actual DSA and DCS CMYK packs we should be able to get custom order color cyan, magenta, and yellow. I'll ask around for some mockups and maybe we can combine it in with a fade group buy.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Fri, 09 August 2013, 13:11:25
Interested :D
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: Sent on Fri, 09 August 2013, 15:37:34
Combining with the Fade...not a bad idea.  Really wish it was PBT, though.  :'(  Probably still in, regardless.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: gnubag on Fri, 09 August 2013, 17:35:13
Combining with the Fade...not a bad idea.  Really wish it was PBT, though.  :'(  Probably still in, regardless.  :rolleyes:

well, blank pbt could be made (depends on how many people want them)
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 09 August 2013, 18:31:26
Combining with the Fade...not a bad idea.  Really wish it was PBT, though.  :'(  Probably still in, regardless.  :rolleyes:

well, blank pbt could be made (depends on how many people want them)

I would buy a set of blank DSA PBT CMYK.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: Sent on Fri, 09 August 2013, 18:33:43
Hmm...yes, blank pbt would be awesome.  Do want.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: danielucf on Sat, 10 August 2013, 18:52:51
Yes but to get the custom color we need to sell a LOT of the material. For just a small quantity of blanks we would have to use the colors SP already has and they will potentially not look as good as the double shots with custom pantone accurate cyan and magenta. Now if we do a "fade" set for 60% boards where black is on the top and bottom rows, and the middle three rows go from cyqan to magenta to yellow, then we can do the other keys as well.

I need to get some mock ups made I think.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: pichu23 on Sun, 11 August 2013, 13:33:50
Interested but it's there a mock up or example ? :D
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: digi on Sun, 11 August 2013, 13:41:14
This color scheme is super sick with it.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: Game Theory on Sun, 11 August 2013, 13:54:28
See Signature plastics own color ring pictures at  http://keycapsdirect.com/colors.php
Note color can definitely depend on your monitor or their camera.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: danielucf on Sun, 11 August 2013, 23:19:00
See Signature plastics own color ring pictures at  http://keycapsdirect.com/colors.php
Note color can definitely depend on your monitor or their camera.

Neither pbt or abs has a good magenta, and cyan is questionable. I would rather order off of the pantone number and get exactly the color we want.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: yicaoyimu on Fri, 23 August 2013, 14:07:07
Interested.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 23 August 2013, 14:12:51
Interested.

me too  :p
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: digi on Fri, 23 August 2013, 14:52:51
Definitely in for this if it happens.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: funkymeeba on Fri, 23 August 2013, 15:01:18
I did not see this sooner! That doesn't make me not interested, though... I am definitely interested. Hit me with them juicy details!
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 23 August 2013, 18:03:35
Can I get some renders in here please!!!

Please!
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: god on Fri, 23 August 2013, 20:06:06
Interested.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: fydo on Fri, 23 August 2013, 21:11:50
Interested, depending on price (as always :P )
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: Vintage on Sun, 25 August 2013, 17:00:14
Interested.

Has anyone tried DSA keycaps mixed with cherry profile at all? Would these be noticeably higher or lower?
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 25 August 2013, 17:05:06
Interested.

Has anyone tried DSA keycaps mixed with cherry profile at all? Would these be noticeably higher or lower?

Lower
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Sun, 25 August 2013, 17:09:52
I would be all over a pbt dsa edox set. Not really sure which keys though.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: thoere on Mon, 26 August 2013, 16:10:52
I'm interested in this set, for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: Vintage on Mon, 26 August 2013, 21:13:46
Interested.

Has anyone tried DSA keycaps mixed with cherry profile at all? Would these be noticeably higher or lower?

Lower
Hmm thanks  ;D

These would be sick in PBT by the way. Don't even care if we don;'t get legends if it's PBT.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: Vintage on Mon, 26 August 2013, 21:20:11
Interested.

Has anyone tried DSA keycaps mixed with cherry profile at all? Would these be noticeably higher or lower?

Lower
Hmm thanks  ;D


These would be sick in PBT by the way. Don't even care if we don;'t get legends if it's PBT.

I also think spacebars in CMY would be a cool idea too.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: bgianf on Tue, 27 August 2013, 22:02:42
Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: azath92 on Wed, 12 October 2016, 15:49:34
I would be keen to resurrect this topic. Anyone still interested?
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: loud_asian on Wed, 12 October 2016, 16:25:20
I would be keen to resurrect this topic. Anyone still interested?

dat necro bump

Would you be hosting the GB yourself? Showing interest for a dead interest check doesn't mean anything if there's no one to carry the torch.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA CMYK
Post by: ticktwo on Thu, 10 November 2016, 03:10:46
yes! interested