Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 02 January 2015, 09:23:44
Please help me with this as time is of the essence. The official individual PMK IC's of these two keycaps is now up...
So far these are ideas that seem to stick...(no guarantees on final legends or colors at this point, will update them as I can)
Also,
(http://i.imgur.com/rtJFW4V.png) (http://i.imgur.com/IH9ZHiA.png) = 32 votes!
(http://i.imgur.com/6AChxDU.png) (http://i.imgur.com/BgNcjIA.png) = 46 votes!
Please vote! The goal is to have either, or both, win in time for the launch of 1976 on PMK so that they can simulsale (<---my new word).
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 02 January 2015, 10:05:06
I don't have any great ideas yet, but I will be thinking of possible designs. :thumb:
Mork and Mindy certainly would work and does fit the theme quite well. I've never seen the show though, so I can't say for sure that I would buy it. :-X
Post by: R1N3 on Fri, 02 January 2015, 10:12:21
Coincidentally was released in 1976. Didn't know the exact year till I looked it up just now.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 02 January 2015, 10:22:27
The idea here is to make something similar to the Vault cap, right? Something that will match the theme of the set, but isn't necessarily strictly for that set. I fully support this endeavour! ;D
I don't have any great ideas yet, but I will be thinking of possible designs. :thumb:
Mork and Mindy certainly would work and does fit the theme quite well. I've never seen the show though, so I can't say for sure that I would buy it. :-X
That leads me to think that maybe I should find some "That 70's Show" tie in for the sake of modernity.
Post by: engicoder on Fri, 02 January 2015, 11:58:55
[attachimg=1]
Colors are up to you...I made these quick and used existing colors from the sets.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 02 January 2015, 12:20:30
How about smiley face and peace signs?
(Attachment Link)
Colors are up to you...I made these quick and used existing colors from the sets.
I like these.
I was thinking something related to Happy Days might be fun too. Or Dukes of Hazzard. Or MASH. But now I'm just listing TV shows that I enjoy from the era. :))
Post by: Bromono on Fri, 02 January 2015, 12:34:32
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 02 January 2015, 12:45:57
Post by: PunksDead on Fri, 02 January 2015, 12:50:05
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 02 January 2015, 12:55:13
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wzCU4bB.jpg)
Brilliant! And Scrumdiddleumptious!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 02 January 2015, 12:59:06
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wzCU4bB.jpg)
Brilliant! And Scrumdiddleumptious!
Ditto! Heck, even the hat with a "W" might do the trick, to make it easier to doubleshot. :)
Edit: hat, not hate. :))
Post by: tigersharkdude on Fri, 02 January 2015, 13:00:32
(http://image.superchevy.com/f/30074244/camp-0910-09+1970-chevy-camaro+cruising.jpg)
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 02 January 2015, 13:40:33
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wzCU4bB.jpg)
Brilliant! And Scrumdiddleumptious!
Ditto! Heck, even the hate with a "W" might do the trick, to make it easier to doubleshot. :)
Whate? Oh, you mean hat...
Post by: Geroximo on Fri, 02 January 2015, 13:50:22
My absolute favorite would be:
(http://thumb7.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/2299580/197909969/stock-vector-cassette-icon-vector-illustration-197909969.jpg) (http://thememorystore.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/icon_3006.png) (http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/615877/136557302/stock-vector-audio-cassette-icon-with-halftone-dots-print-texture-macro-newspaper-style-vector-symbol-136557302.jpg) (https://www.colourbox.com/preview/6193436-cassette-icon-in-red.jpg)
(http://www.pd4pic.com/images250_/video-flat-icon-symbol-cartoon-movie-cassette.png) (http://png-2.findicons.com/files/icons/2315/default_icon/256/media_vhs.png) (http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/169/169,1170749721,18/stock-vector-vhs-video-tape-symbol-2624914.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/VHS-Logo.svg/399px-VHS-Logo.svg.png)
A casette or a VHS on a keycap.
Post by: SL89 on Fri, 02 January 2015, 13:51:11
http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/76Image_SCRC.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/df/c8/00/dfc8001494d863ac6923f0c0fcab32d1.jpg
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 02 January 2015, 13:54:58
What about something bicentennial related, change the colours to match or keep them red white and blue.
http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/76Image_SCRC.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/df/c8/00/dfc8001494d863ac6923f0c0fcab32d1.jpg
I like this idea too...
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 02 January 2015, 14:23:54
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wzCU4bB.jpg)
Brilliant! And Scrumdiddleumptious!
Ditto! Heck, even the hate with a "W" might do the trick, to make it easier to doubleshot. :)
Whate? Oh, you mean hat...
Woops! Yep, hat. Not hate. No hate here... :-*
Post by: sethk_ on Fri, 02 January 2015, 14:28:53
(http://i.imgur.com/Tn4TmZE.png)
Post by: Data on Fri, 02 January 2015, 15:31:44
disco ball
platform shoes
bell bottoms
the afro
lava lamps
shag carpet
wood panelling
peace, love, and flowers were still pretty big
Star Wars debuted in the 70s. :D
Edit: The Atari VCS (later 2600) was iconic 70s tech and the joystick would make for a pretty great novelty key. It was many people's first taste of "home computing".
(http://i.imgur.com/eHwde1a.jpg)
In fact, a novelty set based on popular 70s video game characters would almost be a no-brainer companion for this set.
Post by: engicoder on Fri, 02 January 2015, 22:16:26
What about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Tn4TmZE.png)
Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.
Post by: sethk_ on Fri, 02 January 2015, 22:18:55
I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I willWhat about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Tn4TmZE.png)
Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 02 January 2015, 22:21:55
I would like to see it.I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I willWhat about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Tn4TmZE.png)
Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 02 January 2015, 22:23:58
Post by: engicoder on Fri, 02 January 2015, 22:38:39
I would like to see it.I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I willWhat about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Tn4TmZE.png)
Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Data on Fri, 02 January 2015, 22:51:41
I would like to see it.I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I willWhat about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Tn4TmZE.png)
Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.
(Attachment Link)
OK, that is all sorts of win.
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 02 January 2015, 23:07:32
Wonka does IMOI would like to see it.I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I willWhat about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Tn4TmZE.png)
Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.
(Attachment Link)
OK, that is all sorts of win.
Post by: engicoder on Fri, 02 January 2015, 23:35:40
Wonka does IMO
What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' ;D
[attachimg=1]
If SP could only do triple shots.
Post by: 00zeRO on Sat, 03 January 2015, 06:44:53
It may have to be only the WWonka does IMO
What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' ;D
(Attachment Link)
If SP could only do triple shots.
Post by: sethk_ on Sat, 03 January 2015, 11:35:54
It may have to be only the WWonka does IMO
What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' ;D
(Attachment Link)
If SP could only do triple shots.
As awful as it would be, if SP does dye-sub you could do the wonka cap in dye sub.
Post by: Tym on Sat, 03 January 2015, 11:50:47
What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' ;DI thought tripleshot was possible just very expensive? thinking the Warrio key here? Maybe I'm making this up ?
(Attachment Link)
If SP could only do triple shots.
Post by: atectatifern on Sat, 03 January 2015, 11:55:12
(Attachment Link)An ankh keycap would be pretty sweet. Or a keycap with a built-in battery and flashing ruby :).
Coincidentally was released in 1976. Didn't know the exact year till I looked it up just now.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/
Post by: engicoder on Sat, 03 January 2015, 18:31:19
What about something bicentennial related, change the colours to match or keep them red white and blue.
http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/76Image_SCRC.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/df/c8/00/dfc8001494d863ac6923f0c0fcab32d1.jpg
I like this idea too...
[attachimg=1]
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 03 January 2015, 19:15:20
Wonka does IMO
What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' ;D
(Attachment Link)
If SP could only do triple shots.
Hahaha. :-[ I like the one on the right! Not sure if it's able to be doubleshot though. Just the 'W' might look fine, though I'm not sure it will be obvious what it is.
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 05 January 2015, 10:20:42
I would like to see a 'Burn' keycap, objections?
Or maybe a Nanu Nanu keycap?
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 05 January 2015, 10:22:48
Does anyone like 'That 70's Show'?What about a pot leaf
I would like to see a 'Burn' keycap, objections?
Or maybe a Nanu Nanu keycap?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 January 2015, 10:24:58
Does anyone like 'That 70's Show'?
I would like to see a 'Burn' keycap, objections?
Or maybe a Nanu Nanu keycap?
I like That 70s Show. :)
Personally, I'm a big fan of the 1976 set and would almost certainly buy whatever key this novelty ends up being, as long as the styling matches the set (meaning that the design likely won't impact whether I buy it). That's not to say I don't have preferences, I'm just putting it out there that I'm supporting this regardless. :thumb: In other words, I'm taking back my statement earlier that I'm not sure I would buy a cap in a design I wasn't familiar with. :-* (but I will continue to give input in the thread ;) )
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 05 January 2015, 10:43:00
Post by: engicoder on Mon, 05 January 2015, 12:16:29
Well I just realized that PMK requires me to put it up for IC...I will likely just create the design(s) and submit them to engicoder for assimilation into his GB...if he permits it, that is.
Of course...no problem.
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 05 January 2015, 12:58:45
Show Image(http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/galleria_images/1269/1269_main_f.jpg)Show Image(http://image.superchevy.com/f/30074244/camp-0910-09+1970-chevy-camaro+cruising.jpg)
SS for Super Sport...hmmm
I like it!
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:18:18
(http://www.panicposters.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/f63dc5ec28f3175f8a7f615bd217eb71/p/p/pp32430-bruce-lee-game-of-death-poster.jpg)
Post by: tigersharkdude on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:45:17
10/10 would buy
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 05 January 2015, 20:37:47
Post by: derezzed on Mon, 05 January 2015, 20:59:07
(Attachment Link)
Coincidentally was released in 1976. Didn't know the exact year till I looked it up just now.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/
I like this idea. Can you make a keycap like the Logan's Run palm flower, that glows different colors as the keyboard ages, until the keycap goes black when the keyboard is 21 years old, indicating that your keyboard must be destroyed?
[attach=1]
Post by: Geroximo on Mon, 05 January 2015, 21:25:22
love it! f*ck yeah!! love it! meh hell yes! like it!
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 06 January 2015, 17:52:47
Post by: sethk_ on Tue, 06 January 2015, 18:17:00
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 07 January 2015, 10:08:08
Post by: tigersharkdude on Wed, 07 January 2015, 11:10:49
Does James Bond belong in the 70's perhaps?
indeed he does
(http://i.imgur.com/oGYN8OJ.jpg)
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 07 January 2015, 12:49:48
Does James Bond belong in the 70's perhaps?
indeed he doesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/oGYN8OJ.jpg)
Lol...well...I dare to dream...perhaps next time, Auric Goldfinger A.K.A. tigersharkdude...
Post by: 00zeRO on Sun, 11 January 2015, 12:41:26
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 January 2015, 11:12:41
OP edited; Mockups Posted. Color input still appreciated...
Would buy 8 track in both colors you have posted there. :thumb:
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:50:09
OP edited; Mockups Posted. Color input still appreciated...
Would buy 8 track in both colors you have posted there. :thumb:
What about 8 track in any of the other available colors with the set, not necessarily matching the other color combos specifically? e.g. Yellow 'cap with Orange legend...
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:54:48
OP edited; Mockups Posted. Color input still appreciated...
Would buy 8 track in both colors you have posted there. :thumb:
What about 8 track in any of the other available colors with the set, not necessarily matching the other color combos specifically? e.g. Yellow 'cap with Orange legend...
Without seeing a mockup, I would answer more conservatively - I think I would prefer (any colour) on brown or brown on (any colour). I think the brown and blue work best since they are the two dominating colours of the set. But that's just me. ;)
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:56:55
OP edited; Mockups Posted. Color input still appreciated...
Would buy 8 track in both colors you have posted there. :thumb:
What about 8 track in any of the other available colors with the set, not necessarily matching the other color combos specifically? e.g. Yellow 'cap with Orange legend...
Without seeing a mockup, I would answer more conservatively - I think I would prefer (any colour) on brown or brown on (any colour). I think the brown and blue work best since they are the two dominating colours of the set. But that's just me. ;)
I have big plans for this legend going forward if it should tip. Thank you for your input. Between the brown and blue, do you prefer one over another?
Post by: tigersharkdude on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:06:09
Post by: unoab on Mon, 12 January 2015, 17:13:41
The 76 would be fine in either colorway.
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:10:13
Post by: Oobly on Wed, 14 January 2015, 04:12:25
Also, C cassettes were mass produced already from 1968 and were more prevalent in Europe than 8-tracks, so it's definitely a 70s thing.
So I vote for these 3 caps with a nice C cassette logo on them:
[attachimg=1]
The 1.25 ones replace the "Win" keys from the base set, the 1x for "Esc".
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 14 January 2015, 06:10:40
I think a compact cassette (C-Cassette) is much more recognisable than an 8-track cassette, especially this side of the pond. I had no idea what the image was until I read through all the posts.Thank you, Oobly. Cassette would be tricky in double shot...I will take a serious stab at it in the future. As always, your suggestions are most appreciated.
Also, C cassettes were mass produced already from 1968 and were more prevalent in Europe than 8-tracks, so it's definitely a 70s thing.
So I vote for these 3 caps with a nice C cassette logo on them:
(Attachment Link)
The 1.25 ones replace the "Win" keys from the base set, the 1x for "Esc".
Post by: SL89 on Sat, 17 January 2015, 08:06:59
Post by: 00zeRO on Sat, 17 January 2015, 08:12:35
I just noticed my idea for the 76 made it to the IC! I wasn't super into the colorway, but now i feel invested :cool: how many people does it need to pass?50 votes. Last time I checked last night yours was doing better than the 8 track. Regarding colorway, there will be other options in the future of this legend...should it tip at GB level...
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:40:53
Thank you!
:thumb:
Post by: engicoder on Mon, 19 January 2015, 20:37:34
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 20 January 2015, 01:46:00
Quoting from Wikipedia on 8 track: "It was popular in the United States[1] from the mid-1960s to the late-1970s, when the Compact Cassette format took over, but aside from a brief early period of moderate popularity in the UK[2][3] was relatively unknown in many European countries."
And the Bicentennial one has even less relevance.
If you want these to be 'Murica only, then no worries, let it be as it is, but if you want people this side of the pond to show some interest I think you'll have to present a more globally relevant 70's theme.
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 20 January 2015, 06:38:26
I'm going to be giving some pretty harsh criticism here. I don't mean to offend, but neither of the designs in the OP have any significance or relevance to me and I suspect most Europeans (and colonials such as myself) will have the same opinion.Not offended in the slightest. If they don't make it in both PMK IC and GB, they won't be produced. Simple as that.
Quoting from Wikipedia on 8 track: "It was popular in the United States[1] from the mid-1960s to the late-1970s, when the Compact Cassette format took over, but aside from a brief early period of moderate popularity in the UK[2][3] was relatively unknown in many European countries."
And the Bicentennial one has even less relevance.
If you want these to be 'Murica only, then no worries, let it be as it is, but if you want people this side of the pond to show some interest I think you'll have to present a more globally relevant 70's theme.
I have submitted designs to the public that were suggested and that are double shootable. And in a very hasty manner.
Since we have time until the 1976 set goes love as a GB, tell me, Oobly, do you have any designs worth considering beyond the cassette tape (which would be better and easier to dyesub IMO)?
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 20 January 2015, 06:43:53
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 20 January 2015, 08:18:34
[attach=2]
Or how about one of these?
[attach=1]
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 20 January 2015, 08:19:52
Post by: Data on Tue, 20 January 2015, 08:54:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Atari-2600-Joystick.jpg)
This would be relatively easy to vector for an icon.
Also, the disco ball might be the perfect icon for the 70s in general, but I'm having a really hard time visualizing a vector that would work in 2D and 1 color. It's just a very complex shape.
Still thinking...
Post by: SL89 on Tue, 20 January 2015, 08:55:59
I'm going to be giving some pretty harsh criticism here. I don't mean to offend, but neither of the designs in the OP have any significance or relevance to me and I suspect most Europeans (and colonials such as myself) will have the same opinion.
Are there any truly global icons from 1976? i figured the colorway was somewhat uniquely american from the get go as i am unfamiliar with any other perspectives on it.
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 20 January 2015, 09:14:27
I know it's not a "video game"-themed set, but it's hard to find something more iconic than the Atari controller -- especially for geeks who lived through that era.Show Image(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Atari-2600-Joystick.jpg)
This would be relatively easy to vector for an icon.
Also, the disco ball might be the perfect icon for the 70s in general, but I'm having a really hard time visualizing a vector that would work in 2D and 1 color. It's just a very complex shape.
Still thinking...
I thought of a mirrorball too, but there's just too much detail required to make an icon for a keycap, at least I couldn't think of a way to simplify it enough.
The Atari controller is a great one! I did a little hacking around in GIMP, but I'm sure someone a little more gifted in graphics editing could do something way better (maybe take away the cable and make it a bit more cartoonish / exaggerated):
[attach=1]
The set is inspired by the colours on a poster, it's really just 70's themed and happens to have that year associated, not specifically stuff from only 1976.
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 20 January 2015, 09:25:03
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/69/Concorde.planview.arp.jpg/240px-Concorde.planview.arp.jpg)
Post by: Data on Tue, 20 January 2015, 09:33:43
(http://i.imgur.com/wIadblq.png)
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 20 January 2015, 11:40:14
I know it's not a "video game"-themed set, but it's hard to find something more iconic than the Atari controller -- especially for geeks who lived through that era.Show Image(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Atari-2600-Joystick.jpg)
This would be relatively easy to vector for an icon.
Also, the disco ball might be the perfect icon for the 70s in general, but I'm having a really hard time visualizing a vector that would work in 2D and 1 color. It's just a very complex shape.
Still thinking...
This is worth looking into...
Post by: engicoder on Tue, 20 January 2015, 11:44:24
I know it's not a "video game"-themed set, but it's hard to find something more iconic than the Atari controller -- especially for geeks who lived through that era.Show Image(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Atari-2600-Joystick.jpg)
This would be relatively easy to vector for an icon.
Also, the disco ball might be the perfect icon for the 70s in general, but I'm having a really hard time visualizing a vector that would work in 2D and 1 color. It's just a very complex shape.
Still thinking...
This is worth looking into...
Atari joystick or Disco ball?
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:16:33
I know it's not a "video game"-themed set, but it's hard to find something more iconic than the Atari controller -- especially for geeks who lived through that era.Show Image(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Atari-2600-Joystick.jpg)
This would be relatively easy to vector for an icon.
Also, the disco ball might be the perfect icon for the 70s in general, but I'm having a really hard time visualizing a vector that would work in 2D and 1 color. It's just a very complex shape.
Still thinking...
This is worth looking into...
Atari joystick or Disco ball?
Both, but primarily Joystick...
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:31:05
I'm going to be giving some pretty harsh criticism here. I don't mean to offend, but neither of the designs in the OP have any significance or relevance to me and I suspect most Europeans (and colonials such as myself) will have the same opinion.
Quoting from Wikipedia on 8 track: "It was popular in the United States[1] from the mid-1960s to the late-1970s, when the Compact Cassette format took over, but aside from a brief early period of moderate popularity in the UK[2][3] was relatively unknown in many European countries."
And the Bicentennial one has even less relevance.
If you want these to be 'Murica only, then no worries, let it be as it is, but if you want people this side of the pond to show some interest I think you'll have to present a more globally relevant 70's theme.
Thanks for posting this, I didn't realize that 8-tracks weren't popular outside the US. Knowing this, I agree that it perhaps may not be the best option. And I know that I personally wouldn't buy the Bicentennial one; just not big into that sort of stuff. I love my country, but that's not how I show it. :P
I like both the joystick and afro designs. ^-^
Post by: engicoder on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:49:15
[attachimg=1]
I made this being careful to follow SP's requirements for custom legends. It required some compromise on detail.
Post by: Data on Tue, 20 January 2015, 13:58:46
Here's my stab at it:
(Attachment Link)
I made this being careful to follow SP's requirements for custom legends. It required some compromise on detail.
Not bad. Do you have a link to SP's document on this? I looked for it recently but couldn't find it.
Post by: engicoder on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:08:43
Here's my stab at it:
(Attachment Link)
I made this being careful to follow SP's requirements for custom legends. It required some compromise on detail.
Not bad. Do you have a link to SP's document on this? I looked for it recently but couldn't find it.
[attachurl=1]
Here's what it boils down to. You have to view the custom legend as being cut from base key cap using a minimum of 0.012" cutter. Therefore your details for the legend cannot have a radius of less than 0.006". Furthermore, any islands between two sections of the custom legend must be at least 0.020" thick.
The legend area for SA profile is 0.38" x 0.38"
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:22:01
Here's my stab at it:
(Attachment Link)
I made this being careful to follow SP's requirements for custom legends. It required some compromise on detail.
I will be making my stab soon...as we certainly have all this time to wait...
Post by: engicoder on Tue, 20 January 2015, 14:28:12
Here's my stab at it:
(Attachment Link)
I made this being careful to follow SP's requirements for custom legends. It required some compromise on detail.
I will be making my stab soon...as we certainly have all this time to wait...
Looking forward to it! I like the Atari Joystick idea. It seems like it should appeal to many.
Post by: Data on Tue, 20 January 2015, 21:55:52
(http://i.imgur.com/XzXjSy6.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/Qm1UJw4.png)
It looks like I'll need to widen the gaps a little and adjust the corners around the stick. Do you guys like a version with a "tiered" base or more of a smooth/even base?
Post by: engicoder on Wed, 21 January 2015, 02:38:45
First very rough attempt at a trace-over in Illustrator.
It looks like I'll need to widen the gaps a little and adjust the corners around the stick. Do you guys like a version with a "tiered" base or more of a smooth/even base?
That looks pretty nice. If you can do the stepped base within SP's criteria, I like it.
Anyway to include the ring around the base of the stick?
Post by: Data on Wed, 21 January 2015, 08:02:53
First very rough attempt at a trace-over in Illustrator.
It looks like I'll need to widen the gaps a little and adjust the corners around the stick. Do you guys like a version with a "tiered" base or more of a smooth/even base?
That looks pretty nice. If you can do the stepped base within SP's criteria, I like it.
Anyway to include the ring around the base of the stick?
Yeah, I think if I made the primary ring around the stick wider in the transparent area it would look better. I'll play with it some more tonight. I have a few other ideas to clean up the look.
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 21 January 2015, 09:40:40
First very rough attempt at a trace-over in Illustrator.
It looks like I'll need to widen the gaps a little and adjust the corners around the stick. Do you guys like a version with a "tiered" base or more of a smooth/even base?
That looks pretty nice. If you can do the stepped base within SP's criteria, I like it.
Anyway to include the ring around the base of the stick?
Yeah, I think if I made the primary ring around the stick wider in the transparent area it would look better. I'll play with it some more tonight. I have a few other ideas to clean up the look.
Have fun with it...I'm dangerously close to
I plan to buy a set of engicoder's artistic genius, but I don't want another fail on my record. Especially, since I apparently have won regarding our Fallout Series designs.
Post by: Data on Wed, 21 January 2015, 11:32:38
I can sympathize. I thought we were rockin' it with the 76 and 8-track keys. They're still great designs even if they don't appeal to a super wide audience.First very rough attempt at a trace-over in Illustrator.
It looks like I'll need to widen the gaps a little and adjust the corners around the stick. Do you guys like a version with a "tiered" base or more of a smooth/even base?
That looks pretty nice. If you can do the stepped base within SP's criteria, I like it.
Anyway to include the ring around the base of the stick?
Yeah, I think if I made the primary ring around the stick wider in the transparent area it would look better. I'll play with it some more tonight. I have a few other ideas to clean up the look.
Have fun with it...I'm dangerously close toburning outon this whole 70's novelty concept... :(
I plan to buy a set of engicoder's artistic genius, but I don't want another fail on my record. Especially, since I apparently have won regarding our Fallout Series designs.
No pressure dude.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 21 January 2015, 11:59:23
First very rough attempt at a trace-over in Illustrator.
It looks like I'll need to widen the gaps a little and adjust the corners around the stick. Do you guys like a version with a "tiered" base or more of a smooth/even base?
That looks pretty nice. If you can do the stepped base within SP's criteria, I like it.
Anyway to include the ring around the base of the stick?
Yeah, I think if I made the primary ring around the stick wider in the transparent area it would look better. I'll play with it some more tonight. I have a few other ideas to clean up the look.
Have fun with it...I'm dangerously close toburning outon this whole 70's novelty concept... :(
I plan to buy a set of engicoder's artistic genius, but I don't want another fail on my record. Especially, since I apparently have won regarding our Fallout Series designs.
So what's the deal with the PMK voting system? Because in a case like this cap, one person may be willing to buy multiple caps (maybe even 10), but that won't reflect in the votes since each person only gets one vote.
At the risk of frustrating some users who aren't a fan of the design and want to see something else get through to production (sorry!), I'll just throw it out there that I'm a huge fan of the 8-track design and would buy multiple keys (on the order of 5-10, assuming the price is what I'd expect) to help it tip.
I don't mean for this to comment to keep sticking with the "non-preferred" design of the 8-track, but rather to express my support for the project.
And for the record, I would buy multiples of the arcade stick as well, I just really really like 8-tracks and would buy a bunch of those. :))
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 21 January 2015, 13:40:05
First very rough attempt at a trace-over in Illustrator.
It looks like I'll need to widen the gaps a little and adjust the corners around the stick. Do you guys like a version with a "tiered" base or more of a smooth/even base?
That looks pretty nice. If you can do the stepped base within SP's criteria, I like it.
Anyway to include the ring around the base of the stick?
Yeah, I think if I made the primary ring around the stick wider in the transparent area it would look better. I'll play with it some more tonight. I have a few other ideas to clean up the look.
Have fun with it...I'm dangerously close toburning outon this whole 70's novelty concept... :(
I plan to buy a set of engicoder's artistic genius, but I don't want another fail on my record. Especially, since I apparently have won regarding our Fallout Series designs.
So what's the deal with the PMK voting system? Because in a case like this cap, one person may be willing to buy multiple caps (maybe even 10), but that won't reflect in the votes since each person only gets one vote.
At the risk of frustrating some users who aren't a fan of the design and want to see something else get through to production (sorry!), I'll just throw it out there that I'm a huge fan of the 8-track design and would buy multiple keys (on the order of 5-10, assuming the price is what I'd expect) to help it tip.
I don't mean for this to comment to keep sticking with the "non-preferred" design of the 8-track, but rather to express my support for the project.
And for the record, I would buy multiples of the arcade stick as well, I just really really like 8-tracks and would buy a bunch of those. :))
Thanks for that, Hoff
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 24 February 2015, 10:37:37
Tell all your friends!
:thumb:
Post by: Data on Tue, 24 February 2015, 14:21:38
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 24 February 2015, 14:35:51
Oh... I haven't done anything further on the joystick idea. If it's something you want to pursue let me know.
It's fine. I have been suffering burn out anyways...lol
I have other ideas for other keycaps that would likely take precedence anyways.
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 10 March 2015, 10:20:47