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Title: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Project Paused - Keep Ideas Coming!)
Post by: MiTo on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:00:07: Hello Clackers!

This is my first post here and I'like to say that I love the forum and that I'm very happy with my first mechanical (Keycool 87 w/ Reds) that arrived 3 days ago. Nobody here knows me because I'm active on /r/MechanicalKeyboards and never had anything interesting to post here. Well, I waited 42 days for my keyboard to arrive and spent these days drawing stuff, keys and icons on Inkscape. Yesterday I decided to creat my first keyset which I'd like to present next.

The Olimitto Keyset:

This keyset was severely inspired by the vintage Olivetti Keyset from the 90's and I'd like to know if you guys have any interest. ABS doubleshots, DCS profile I already contacted Signature Plastics and I'm waiting for a response right now regarding more details. ISO layout and Numpad cluster are yet to be designed and I'm entirely open for requests. That said, here's the keyset.

(http://i.imgur.com/TTVLZv2.png)

Alphas
(http://i.imgur.com/24UoEjG.png)

Base Mods
(http://i.imgur.com/ws6bvFb.png)

Icon Mods
(http://i.imgur.com/LWLMAJU.png)

Vintage Pack
(http://i.imgur.com/itU0yRM.png)

Overview w/ Base Mods
(http://i.imgur.com/Cqg5Pk6.png)

Overview w/ Icon Mods
(http://i.imgur.com/CFN7Dyt.png)

Overview w/ Base Mods & Vintage Pack
(http://i.imgur.com/auKMwQ3.png)

Overview w/ Icon Mods & Vintage Pack
(http://i.imgur.com/XHdekkj.png)

ISO Pack
(http://i.imgur.com/Wd0qmBV.png)

Numpad Pack
(http://i.imgur.com/uLNvVOd.png)

Cubicles
(http://i.imgur.com/VKScZt5.jpg)

90's
(http://i.imgur.com/GJ27cIV.jpg)

Olivetti.
(http://i.imgur.com/XB9doDy.png)

That's it, thank you very much for your time and attention.

MiTo, aka Lyqu1d from /r/MechanicalKeyboards
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:09:48: I like that r/mechanicalkeyboards key, very cool design. :thumb:

Is this gonna be Cherry font?
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:12:14: Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:09:48
Is this gonna be Cherry font?

Yes, Cherry Replica font! I already e-mailed John and I'm waiting for his answer.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:17:37: John is a super-cool bro, I'm sure he'll be fine with it.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:20:49: Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:17:37
John is a super-cool bro, I'm sure he'll be fine with it.

Melissa told me. I hope you guys come up with some good ideas because I really want to make it happen for us!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:21:27: Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:17:37
John is a super-cool bro, I'm sure he'll be fine with it.
;)
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:52:58: Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:17:37
John is a super-cool bro, I'm sure he'll be fine with it.

I dunno with a cheesy name like that I bet he spends most of time messing around with cartoons and stuff.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:53:20: Olivetti is one of my favorite key cap sets.

Interested :)

I know it's not on the original, but would you consider spelling out Control?
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:56:31: Quote from: CommonCurt on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:53:20
I know it's not on the original, but would you consider spelling out Control?

Thank you for the feedback. I tried that on the first mockups but there's a problem I couldn't fix.

(http://i.imgur.com/mx1uCyG.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: strafe on Thu, 14 August 2014, 20:11:17: Here's some original ANSI pics for reference :D
http://imgur.com/a/9rIlK
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Thu, 14 August 2014, 20:56:18: Quote from: strafe on Thu, 14 August 2014, 20:11:17
Here's some original ANSI pics for reference :D
http://imgur.com/a/9rIlK

Thank you, I was looking for it!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: asassdsd on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:07:00: Hands down the keycap set that I've wanted the most. I was going to buy one from originative, but seeing this happening I will totally support the project.

Would be so cool if we get a retro WIN flag key tho.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:41:29: Quote from: asassdsd on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:07:00
Hands down the keycap set that I've wanted the most. I was going to buy one from originative, but seeing this happening I will totally support the project.

Would be so cool if we get a retro WIN flag key tho.

I'm trying my best to make it happen, we are together mate! Do you think that we should swap the PC icon for the iconic old school Windows Flag? I still have the vector here. As I said, 42 days drawing stuff is a heck of a time.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:52:34: Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:17:37
John is a super-cool bro, I'm sure he'll be fine with it.

I second this statement. John is a super cool bro. ;)

Also, I'm tentatively interested in this. Kind of depends on where I'm at with DCS when it goes up though. :|
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:56:23: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:52:34
Also, I'm tentatively interested in this. Kind of depends on where I'm at with DCS when it goes up though. :|

Tomorrow I'll hit /r/MK with these images, all they've got is my old imgur album. I'll release this update you guys are seeing here to them and hopefully we'll have a lot of people supporting this keyset. If you want to take a look, here's what I showed to them. It's really different:

http://imgur.com/a/nGwqY

EDIT: Let me add that I've found ou that this version I showed'em is not even producible because of the 0.02" rule.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 14 August 2014, 22:06:39: Quote from: asassdsd on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:07:00
Would be so cool if we get a retro WIN flag key tho.

I totally agree. Would love to at least see it as a option :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: asassdsd on Thu, 14 August 2014, 23:58:32: Quote from: MiTo on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:41:29
Quote from: asassdsd on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:07:00
Hands down the keycap set that I've wanted the most. I was going to buy one from originative, but seeing this happening I will totally support the project.

Would be so cool if we get a retro WIN flag key tho.

I'm trying my best to make it happen, we are together mate! Do you think that we should swap the PC icon for the iconic old school Windows Flag? I still have the vector here. As I said, 42 days drawing stuff is a heck of a time.

10/10 Hell yea, make it happen you have my full support!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 15 August 2014, 00:22:11: You will be offering a text option for the 6 key cluster and the 3 keys above it correct?
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: feizor on Fri, 15 August 2014, 00:41:29: Even though I've got an Olivetti set on order from the Tai Hao GB, I'm interested!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 15 August 2014, 01:04:44: Please consider offering the "\" and "~" keys in Mod color as well for the symmetrical look.

And I'd actually prefer the standard text nav cluster. I think it would be better if you offered both options to get more interest!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: iqbal_kakashi on Fri, 15 August 2014, 01:49:39: This is beautiful!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: jonathanyu on Fri, 15 August 2014, 02:32:35: I will be in if the insert/del/home....keys are normal legend
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 11:56:00: Quote from: CommonCurt on Thu, 14 August 2014, 22:06:39
Quote from: asassdsd on Thu, 14 August 2014, 21:07:00
Would be so cool if we get a retro WIN flag key tho.

I totally agree. Would love to at least see it as a option :thumb:

I removed the little PC from the Windows key and added the iconic flag. Check OP for updated images!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:01:17: Quote from: CommonCurt on Fri, 15 August 2014, 00:22:11
You will be offering a text option for the 6 key cluster and the 3 keys above it correct?

Yes, these keys are now on the Base Set.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:03:37: Quote from: LechnerDE on Fri, 15 August 2014, 01:04:44
Please consider offering the "\" and "~" keys in Mod color as well for the symmetrical look.

And I'd actually prefer the standard text nav cluster. I think it would be better if you offered both options to get more interest!

Didn't understand what you said about ~ and \ keys, could you be clearer? The standard text nav cluster is now on the Base Set due requests!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:04:02: Quote from: feizor on Fri, 15 August 2014, 00:41:29
Even though I've got an Olivetti set on order from the Tai Hao GB, I'm interested!

As I said, I'll try my best to make it a reality!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:04:59: Quote from: jonathanyu on Fri, 15 August 2014, 02:32:35
I will be in if the insert/del/home....keys are normal legend

The nav cluster is now on Base Set!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:26:03: Quote from: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:03:37
Quote from: LechnerDE on Fri, 15 August 2014, 01:04:44
Please consider offering the "\" and "~" keys in Mod color as well for the symmetrical look.

And I'd actually prefer the standard text nav cluster. I think it would be better if you offered both options to get more interest!

Didn't understand what you said about ~ and \ keys, could you be clearer? The standard text nav cluster is now on the Base Set due requests!

I think it's better to offer these two keys in both colors (Mods/Alphas) so people can choose whether they want the classic or the symmetrical look.

Look how Matt3o does the Mod kits:

(http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/midnight-modifiers.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: Data on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:37:09: Trash can "Delete" key = awesome.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:46:58: Quote from: LechnerDE on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:26:03
Quote from: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:03:37
Quote from: LechnerDE on Fri, 15 August 2014, 01:04:44
Please consider offering the "\" and "~" keys in Mod color as well for the symmetrical look.

And I'd actually prefer the standard text nav cluster. I think it would be better if you offered both options to get more interest!

Didn't understand what you said about ~ and \ keys, could you be clearer? The standard text nav cluster is now on the Base Set due requests!

I think it's better to offer these two keys in both colors (Mods/Alphas) so people can choose whether they want the classic or the symmetrical look.

Look how Matt3o does the Mod kits:

Show Image
(http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/midnight-modifiers.png)

Now I see what you're talking about. I'll add it to the Vintage Pack.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:47:24: Quote from: Data on Fri, 15 August 2014, 12:37:09
Trash can "Delete" key = awesome.

Glad you like it mate.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: MiTo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 17:26:44: The album and the set were updated earlier today. Check OP.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: lionblinds on Sat, 16 August 2014, 02:47:23: Olivetti is so beautiful.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: Den441 on Sun, 17 August 2014, 03:41:55: I'm definitely interested in this keyset, but I wish the base mods were more like that of the keyboard posted in the OP.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: Elrick on Sun, 17 August 2014, 06:25:03: Quote from: MiTo on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:00:07
The Olimitto Keyset:
Overview w/ Icon Mods & Vintage Pack
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/XHdekkj.png)

MiTo, aka Lyqu1d from /r/MechanicalKeyboards

This I like intensely, due to using mostly ICONS here, brilliant job.

We are all use to seeing words on keys but having images is the next best thing. Not too much of that being offered anywhere else in key-sets these days besides Matt3o's Granite series.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: Mercury7 on Sun, 17 August 2014, 08:11:38: Question about the text modifiers: why does it say return instead of backspace?
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 17 August 2014, 22:29:53: Quote from: Mercury7 on Sun, 17 August 2014, 08:11:38
Question about the text modifiers: why does it say return instead of backspace?

Good call. I didn't notice that before.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: Karura on Sun, 17 August 2014, 22:53:14: Is there any interest in this but PBT and dyesub?
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 18 August 2014, 00:08:14: Quote from: Karura on Sun, 17 August 2014, 22:53:14
Is there any interest in this but PBT and dyesub?

I would love to see this set be done DCS dye-sub. However I'm not sure if that is what the OP was going for.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: MiTo on Mon, 18 August 2014, 01:44:03: All your questions wi be answered soon. I'll give updates about this set as soon as I get back home.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: Karura on Mon, 18 August 2014, 13:00:00: Quote from: MiTo on Mon, 18 August 2014, 01:44:03
All your questions wi be answered soon. I'll give updates about this set as soon as I get back home.

Sounds good! Also do you think you can do an ergodox add-on option?
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Tue, 19 August 2014, 03:14:58: these look nice~! interested in it~!
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: feizor on Wed, 20 August 2014, 04:00:59: Mito churning out all these awesome Interest Checks! Love these colorways.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: Manchias on Sat, 23 August 2014, 01:55:52: Your design is a bit similar to Olivette keyset which I already owned. So I don't think I will need another one.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset
Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 23 August 2014, 02:00:41: Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 14 August 2014, 19:17:37
John is a super-cool bro, I'm sure he'll be fine with it.

As John's Keycon representative/other half of his existence, I can tell you that he's only a cool bro. He only wishes he was super-cool.

I mean, his last name is hashbaz for eff's sake, when it could be something super cool like klaxbaz.

Quote from: Manchias on Sat, 23 August 2014, 01:55:52
Your design is a bit similar to Olivette keyset which I already owned. So I don't think I will need another one.

High five with the reading comprehension.

I'm assuming OP is running this through the SP group buy system they set up? Also, has said OP thought to contact GMK to get dat thickness along with the font?
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: The feel is of the keys! on Sat, 23 August 2014, 06:45:54: Depending on the cost I'd get it plus the icon and vintage set.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (PROJECT STATUS: PAUSED - KEEP IDEAS COMING)
Post by: MiTo on Sat, 23 August 2014, 08:50:25: Hello everybody, I'd like to thank everybody here for the ideas and interest on the project. But I'm kinda running it as a side project to the PuLSE Keyset right now because of the massive interest it has gotten on the last couple of days. I gotta work more on the mockups and update this project a little bit, so we I'm pausing it right now. I'll resume it as soon as the PuLSE details are all set.

We can all agree that hashbaz is only cool because of obvious reasons. Klaxbaz sounds way better.

Stay in touch, I'll keep answering you guys.
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Updated Layout)
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 26 August 2014, 04:24:20: Quote from: feizor on Wed, 20 August 2014, 04:00:59
Mito churning out all these awesome Interest Checks! Love these colorways.

I think he's after Matt3o's title here as "Geekhack Creative" ;) .
Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Project Paused - Keep Ideas Coming!)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 26 August 2014, 07:09:29: Quote from: Elrick on Tue, 26 August 2014, 04:24:20
Quote from: feizor on Wed, 20 August 2014, 04:00:59
Mito churning out all these awesome Interest Checks! Love these colorways.

I think he's after Matt3o's title here as "Geekhack Creative" ;) .

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Title: Re: [IC] Olimitto Keyset (Project Paused - Keep Ideas Coming!)
Post by: MiTo on Tue, 26 August 2014, 07:34:35: Stahp boyz.

Matt is a beast and we know that.

In fact, Matt, if you're reading this - I salute you.