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Title: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 26 January 2015, 02:03:46: It's some time now that I wanted to design a nice set for a DCS set in PBT with dye-sub'd legends.

I know people are not huge fans of SP's DCS that is not double shot, though. I've seen some DCS/PBT, they actually look fine to me, but I understand you like it thick.

The pros of going SP would be:
- huge color selection
- low MOQ
- huge keycap sizes selection, possibility to cover uncommon and weird keyboards
- spacebar available in PBT

The cons are of course:
- not the thickest PBT keycaps on the planet
- warping is "hit or miss"

I would take care of the GB personally this time, so not going through PMK, and I'll take care of QC.

If you are interested, in the coming days I'll post some mock-ups. The legends will be exquisite of course, hand designed one by one :)

Picture of PBT keycaps by SP

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

Color scheme

(http://i.imgur.com/M9AKrKh.png)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: KatzenKinder on Mon, 26 January 2015, 02:23:25: I'd love to see something with some more subtle color palettes than we see from most double shot sets. I remember seeing someone's caps from a Triumph Adler typewriter and thinking that the shades of blue were very appealing.

I'm a fan of DCS; there are already so many DSA buys.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: tuantruong on Mon, 26 January 2015, 02:25:36: I didn't know PS has PBT until I saw your post... How thick is their PBT keycap ? I have your Skull Squadron set and it was one of my favorite sets, until it got shined. :(
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 26 January 2015, 02:30:47: Quote from: tuantruong on Mon, 26 January 2015, 02:25:36
I didn't know PS has PBT until I saw your post... How thick is their PBT keycap ? I have your Skull Squadron set and it was one of my favorite sets, until it got shined. :(

shined! already?! WOW....

the PBT keys are basically the same thickness of the ABS ones sans the double shot layer :)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: tuantruong on Mon, 26 January 2015, 02:39:53: Yeah, on L-shift, spacebar and WASD. I'm a hard FPS gamer. :p
It got shine after about a year, I guess PBT is my best choice.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 26 January 2015, 02:51:10: I've added a picture of the PBT caps in the first post
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: MAR82 on Mon, 26 January 2015, 03:46:09: Depending on what the set looks like, I'd be down for a DCS set.
I've loved most of your designs so far, and I'm sure I love this one too
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: justnits on Mon, 26 January 2015, 03:55:32: if the design n colour is appealing, why not? :D
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Heliosphere on Mon, 26 January 2015, 04:02:29: Interested if it has an interesting theme/color and the price is relatively low, maybe ~$50-80 range?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 26 January 2015, 04:24:34: Quote from: Heliosphere on Mon, 26 January 2015, 04:02:29
Interested if it has an interesting theme/color and the price is relatively low, maybe ~$50-80 range?

I guess $50-80 for a TKL is a realistic estimate. I'll post some mockups in the coming hours
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: pasph on Mon, 26 January 2015, 05:06:03: QC is the keyword
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 26 January 2015, 11:46:07: Definitely interested +1
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Shanghaied on Mon, 26 January 2015, 15:30:45: Please do an international language pack or two for us freak letter users!
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Mon, 26 January 2015, 15:35:56: Too thin.
Sometimes warped.
No squared corners.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 26 January 2015, 17:08:07: Quote from: Shanghaied on Mon, 26 January 2015, 15:30:45
Please do an international language pack or two for us freak letter users!

international kits are more difficult to manage on DCS, but we will have some for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 26 January 2015, 17:39:19: Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 26 January 2015, 04:24:34
Quote from: Heliosphere on Mon, 26 January 2015, 04:02:29
Interested if it has an interesting theme/color and the price is relatively low, maybe ~$50-80 range?

I guess $50-80 for a TKL is a realistic estimate. I'll post some mockups in the coming hours

Volume discounts like the PMK group by schemes?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 27 January 2015, 01:43:29: Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 26 January 2015, 17:39:19
Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 26 January 2015, 04:24:34
Quote from: Heliosphere on Mon, 26 January 2015, 04:02:29
Interested if it has an interesting theme/color and the price is relatively low, maybe ~$50-80 range?

I guess $50-80 for a TKL is a realistic estimate. I'll post some mockups in the coming hours

Volume discounts like the PMK group by schemes?

I'll let you know as soon as I have the final mock-ups and a quote :)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 January 2015, 03:11:36: the idea would be to do a "simple" space-cadet theme, in DCS+PBT. The legends are not final and there will be a hell lot of options.

(http://i.imgur.com/jWwsoQg.png)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: azhdar on Wed, 28 January 2015, 03:16:19: Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 26 January 2015, 17:08:07
Quote from: Shanghaied on Mon, 26 January 2015, 15:30:45
Please do an international language pack or two for us freak letter users!

international kits are more difficult to manage on DCS, but we will have some for sure.
If international kits like granite happens , will buy for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Kira on Wed, 28 January 2015, 03:16:31: Not a fan of SP.. Can't be alone in that regard (Can I?).
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Razer1987 on Wed, 28 January 2015, 06:27:29: Quote from: azhdar on Wed, 28 January 2015, 03:16:19
Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 26 January 2015, 17:08:07
Quote from: Shanghaied on Mon, 26 January 2015, 15:30:45
Please do an international language pack or two for us freak letter users!

international kits are more difficult to manage on DCS, but we will have some for sure.
If international kits like granite happens , will buy for sure.

Like always, if french azerty is there, i will be there.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 January 2015, 06:34:15: like I said, international kits are more problematic on DCS (than on DSA), but at least DE/FR/nordic/IT/UK will be there.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Shanghaied on Wed, 28 January 2015, 07:30:18: Quote from: Matt3o on Wed, 28 January 2015, 06:34:15
like I said, international kits are more problematic on DCS (than on DSA)

Out of curiosity, does this have something to do with the different profiles on the rows?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 28 January 2015, 07:41:20: I wonder why do not use Cherry fonts, are there legal issues that banned their use? They go pretty well with DCS, and the PBT space bar in DCS may interest many.

You can offer the space bar in matching black, gray and beige colors that may interest many to match with existing DCS sets.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: pasph on Wed, 28 January 2015, 07:53:26: If this won't go through PMK who will ship it?
You from EU?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 28 January 2015, 07:55:38: Quote from: pasph on Wed, 28 January 2015, 07:53:26
If this won't go through PMK who will ship it?
You from EU?
And a proxying benefactor...
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 January 2015, 08:18:28: Quote from: Shanghaied on Wed, 28 January 2015, 07:30:18
Quote from: Matt3o on Wed, 28 January 2015, 06:34:15
like I said, international kits are more problematic on DCS (than on DSA)

Out of curiosity, does this have something to do with the different profiles on the rows?

yep. more keys are needed on DCS.

Quote from: pasph on Wed, 28 January 2015, 07:53:26
If this won't go through PMK who will ship it?
You from EU?

EU orders are shipped from Italy.

Quote from: ideus on Wed, 28 January 2015, 07:41:20
I wonder why do not use Cherry fonts, are there legal issues that banned their use? They go pretty well with DCS, and the PBT space bar in DCS may interest many.

You can offer the space bar in matching black, gray and beige colors that may interest many to match with existing DCS sets.

The font will be carefully picked and surely more attractive than Cherry :)

Offering spacebars in various colors is definitely a good idea.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Data on Wed, 28 January 2015, 08:22:10: Your sample reminds me of Round 4 SPH.

Intentional? :)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 January 2015, 08:51:59: Quote from: Data on Wed, 28 January 2015, 08:22:10
Your sample reminds me of Round 4 SPH.

Intentional? :)

it's the "space cadet" color scheme, but in DCS and PBT
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 28 January 2015, 09:14:06: Space bars in 6.5u, 7u, and other non standard sizes may be offered as well, considering they will be PBT there should be some interest.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 January 2015, 09:30:31: Quote from: ideus on Wed, 28 January 2015, 09:14:06
Space bars in 6.5u, 7u, and other non standard sizes may be offered as well, considering they will be PBT there should be some interest.

I believe only 6.25 and 7 are available in DCS/PBT but I will ask
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 28 January 2015, 09:37:17: i like the design sir, and really wanna see more buys like this, for me i think im just gonna have to avoid sp dyesub pbt until we see more consistent results from them

that being said, we cant see those results until we support more stuff like this, and you are certainly the person to support on sets like this specifically
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 28 January 2015, 09:57:53: Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 28 January 2015, 09:37:17
i like the design sir, and really wanna see more buys like this, for me i think im just gonna have to avoid sp dyesub pbt until we see more consistent results from them

that being said, we cant see those results until we support more stuff like this, and you are certainly the person to support on sets like this specifically

thanks!

you already know how I think about it :)

DCS is even more difficult to dyesub compared to DSA, so even more challenging for SP... but maybe with a stricter QC...
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 28 January 2015, 10:22:31: Quote from: Matt3o on Wed, 28 January 2015, 09:30:31
Quote from: ideus on Wed, 28 January 2015, 09:14:06
Space bars in 6.5u, 7u, and other non standard sizes may be offered as well, considering they will be PBT there should be some interest.

I believe only 6.25 and 7 are available in DCS/PBT but I will ask

Awesome, I only need standard 6.25 but I think the GB would have more appeal with those extra PBT bars.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:26:20: I look forward to see how this turns out
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: SL89 on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:43:39: Matt3o i wasnt sure if you addressed this already. But would this be brokered thru MassDrop again or thru the PMK system?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:48:46: The timing for the GB will be very important with all the alternative GBs happening now and some upcoming.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:51:27: Quote from: SL89 on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:43:39
Matt3o i wasnt sure if you addressed this already. But would this be brokered thru MassDrop again or thru the PMK system?
If I may speak for him, for PMK: not no, but hell no. (His feelings, not necessarily mine)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Heliosphere on Wed, 28 January 2015, 22:06:18: Space cadet theme in DCS? You have my vote.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 29 January 2015, 01:10:17: Quote from: SL89 on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:43:39
Matt3o i wasnt sure if you addressed this already. But would this be brokered thru MassDrop again or thru the PMK system?

neither of them :) I'll take care of the GB with the help of a mighty proxy (00zeRO)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: SL89 on Thu, 29 January 2015, 07:33:06: Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 29 January 2015, 01:10:17
Quote from: SL89 on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:43:39
Matt3o i wasnt sure if you addressed this already. But would this be brokered thru MassDrop again or thru the PMK system?

neither of them :) I'll take care of the GB with the help of a mighty proxy (00zeRO)

Roger that, will he have 7bit levels of emoticons? :p
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: honoka on Thu, 29 January 2015, 12:26:50: The choice of color could work, but I'm having a hard time imagining it on real caps.
But I've been looking for a pbt dyesub set with nordic letters so it'll probably be good :)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: 00zeRO on Thu, 29 January 2015, 13:08:27: Quote from: SL89 on Thu, 29 January 2015, 07:33:06
Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 29 January 2015, 01:10:17
Quote from: SL89 on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:43:39
Matt3o i wasnt sure if you addressed this already. But would this be brokered thru MassDrop again or thru the PMK system?

neither of them :) I'll take care of the GB with the help of a mighty proxy (00zeRO)

Roger that, will he have 7bit levels of emoticons? :p

That one went over my head...

<Disclaimer: My proxying for this GB will be personal, and will not be in any way related to Mechanical Keyboards, Inc.>
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 29 January 2015, 13:11:24: Can SP even do space bars in PBT DCS now? Last I knew they were only doing PBT space bars in DSA profile.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 29 January 2015, 13:15:15: Quote from: honoka on Thu, 29 January 2015, 12:26:50
The choice of color could work, but I'm having a hard time imagining it on real caps.
But I've been looking for a pbt dyesub set with nordic letters so it'll probably be good :)

this would be a very approximate representation, the blue is actually a bit darker.

(http://i.imgur.com/WlaJ0re.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: honoka on Thu, 29 January 2015, 14:05:48: Thanks for the example. Now I know what you're planing. Sweet ^^
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: bianco on Thu, 29 January 2015, 20:38:42: with numpad...
blue colored ~ and \ keys for symmetry...
with matt3o design

i'm in
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 29 January 2015, 23:13:07: Quote from: Melvang on Thu, 29 January 2015, 13:11:24
Can SP even do space bars in PBT DCS now? Last I knew they were only doing PBT space bars in DSA profile.

Yeah they can, and they don't look bad either. The 6.25 that I got doesn't have any warping issues. However if they have to produce a large quantity of them it might be a different story.

(http://i.imgur.com/FDghV2a.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/50Ap2gn.jpg)

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 29 January 2015, 13:15:15
Quote from: honoka on Thu, 29 January 2015, 12:26:50
The choice of color could work, but I'm having a hard time imagining it on real caps.
But I've been looking for a pbt dyesub set with nordic letters so it'll probably be good :)

this would be a very approximate representation, the blue is actually a bit darker.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WlaJ0re.jpg)

I like the color scheme. Any chance of Cherry legends, or did you have something else in mind?

Would you ever consider doing a Olivetti dye-sub DCS set?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 30 January 2015, 01:18:29: legends will be lovingly hand crafted one by one. I'll post some mock-ups shortly.

Olivetti is another option, but didn't we have a GB recently for that?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 30 January 2015, 01:27:07: Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 30 January 2015, 01:18:29
legends will be lovingly hand crafted one by one. I'll post some mock-ups shortly.

Olivetti is another option, but didn't we have a GB recently for that?

Okay, cool.

No Olivetti GB recently that I know of. jonathanyu is doing a GMK Olivetti IC, but not sure when/if that will happen.

Oh wait. there was that Tai hao GB that had Olivetti as one of the options, but......
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 30 January 2015, 08:05:36: Quote from: CommonCurt on Thu, 29 January 2015, 23:13:07
Quote from: Melvang on Thu, 29 January 2015, 13:11:24
Can SP even do space bars in PBT DCS now? Last I knew they were only doing PBT space bars in DSA profile.

Yeah they can, and they don't look bad either. The 6.25 that I got doesn't have any warping issues. However if they have to produce a large quantity of them it might be a different story.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/FDghV2a.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/50Ap2gn.jpg)

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 29 January 2015, 13:15:15
Quote from: honoka on Thu, 29 January 2015, 12:26:50
The choice of color could work, but I'm having a hard time imagining it on real caps.
But I've been looking for a pbt dyesub set with nordic letters so it'll probably be good :)

this would be a very approximate representation, the blue is actually a bit darker.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WlaJ0re.jpg)

I like the color scheme. Any chance of Cherry legends, or did you have something else in mind?

Would you ever consider doing a Olivetti dye-sub DCS set?

Excellent. Last I knew they were only doing DSA in pbt so this is great news.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: pirateluffy on Sat, 31 January 2015, 08:06:27: Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 29 January 2015, 13:15:15
Quote from: honoka on Thu, 29 January 2015, 12:26:50
The choice of color could work, but I'm having a hard time imagining it on real caps.
But I've been looking for a pbt dyesub set with nordic letters so it'll probably be good :)

this would be a very approximate representation, the blue is actually a bit darker.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WlaJ0re.jpg)

In love with this color scheme. Count me in if there is a 6.5u spacebar and other modifiers for k70's problematic bottom row.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 05 February 2015, 09:25:58: Sorry for this taking so long. Designing nice legends is not easy.

This would be the base kit. It's not 100% finished, but close.

(http://i.imgur.com/M9AKrKh.png)

Of course we'll have more kits: apple, winkeyless, extras, gamer's, numpad, ...
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 05 February 2015, 09:30:19: This look much better than previous mock-ups, now I want it bad :X
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Thu, 05 February 2015, 09:53:12: Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 05 February 2015, 09:25:58
Sorry for this taking so long. Designing nice legends is not easy.

This would be the base kit. It's not 100% finished, but close.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/M9AKrKh.png)

Of course we'll have more kits: apple, winkeyless, extras, gamer's, numpad, ...

This is very nice and please be sure to offer modifiers set and space bars as stand alone child buys so people interested in those may opt for them with no need to buy the full set.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:23:58: I'm working on the additional kits.

I'd like to make a gamer kit with some icons if you like the idea.

(http://i.imgur.com/fNa1KiS.png)

Suggestions?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:32:39: Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:23:58
I'm working on the additional kits.

I'd like to make a gamer kit with some icons if you like the idea.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fNa1KiS.png)

Suggestions?

The wasd kit may be of the same color of the alphas with red or blue legends. I would add support for HHKB layout, meaning the 1.75u row 3 control, the 1.5u row 2 backspace, the 1.75u right shift and 1u FN key row 4 mainly. I know I am biased on this, but just sharing the idea.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 06 February 2015, 11:38:57: Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:23:58
I'm working on the additional kits.

I'd like to make a gamer kit with some icons if you like the idea.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fNa1KiS.png)

Suggestions?

+1

*cough* Malcolm Reynolds Gun *cough*
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 06 February 2015, 15:12:25: Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:23:58
I'm working on the additional kits.

I'd like to make a gamer kit with some icons if you like the idea.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fNa1KiS.png)

Suggestions?

I like the color scheme, and the font is cool. I'm just not a big fan of centered alpha legends. Will there be GH keys?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 07 February 2015, 05:08:17: still working on it

(http://i.imgur.com/uSgybEA.png)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:05:23: More updates

(http://i.imgur.com/cKNog72.png)

there doesn't seem to be much interest though, so unsure if I'll keep working on it
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:22:37: Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:05:23
More updates

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cKNog72.png)

there doesn't seem to be much interest though, so unsure if I'll keep working on it

Are the pink frames intentional, or just an artifact of the images.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:24:15: I don't answer every update, but I really hope this happens.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:32:18: Quote from: ideus on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:22:37
Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:05:23
More updates

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cKNog72.png)

there doesn't seem to be much interest though, so unsure if I'll keep working on it

Are the pink frames intentional, or just an artifact of the images.

They are just guides I use during development. They won't be printed of course :P
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:54:36: Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:32:18
Quote from: ideus on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:22:37
Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:05:23
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there doesn't seem to be much interest though, so unsure if I'll keep working on it

Are the pink frames intentional, or just an artifact of the images.

They are just guides I use during development. They won't be printed of course :P

I dunno, this could be a cool idea at some point...
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Mon, 09 February 2015, 09:23:30: You know there are just too many GBs for caps now, that may be hidden this new set a bit, and your proposal is not getting the attention it deserves. We all know your work is of very high quality and your sets are always innovative, but maybe this is not the right time to have it properly exposed.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 09 February 2015, 09:48:14: You should ask SP for a quote sooner rather than later. From what I understand, they aren’t super enthusiastic to do DCS dyesubs.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 09 February 2015, 10:40:33: I'd rather have a white blank set. And in ISO.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Data on Mon, 09 February 2015, 10:46:43: Quote from: Findecanor on Mon, 09 February 2015, 10:40:33
I'd rather have a white blank set. And in ISO.

You'll get your wish, and sooner than you might think...

Quote from: SPLady on Sun, 08 February 2015, 22:58:24
DCS Blank Packs and SA Blank Packs will be going up towards the end of the month.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: honoka on Mon, 09 February 2015, 13:14:02: My interest still stands... I like the colors a lot.
But as was said before, there are a lot of buys going on at the same time, which I don't mind personally..
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: TheOpposition on Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:39:26: Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:05:23
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there doesn't seem to be much interest though, so unsure if I'll keep working on it

This is fantastic, i'd be in. I love DSA!
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 09 February 2015, 23:48:35: Thread subject line: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Quote from: TheOpposition on Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:39:26
This is fantastic, i'd be in. I love DSA!
Note, this is about a DCS set, not DSA.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 19 February 2015, 02:52:52: Very interested in a PBT DCS set for my D79.

I'm totally onboard with the colours if they look like duckys, but your mockups look a touch too dark and a little too metallic.

A 'Brit Kit' with ISO caps would be nice if possible.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 19 February 2015, 03:10:46: I'm totally onboard with the colours if they look like duckys, but your mockups look a touch too dark and a little too metallic.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 19 February 2015, 03:51:14: A 'Brit Kit' with ISO caps would be nice if possible.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: honoka on Thu, 19 February 2015, 04:07:03: You can edit posts to save space!

Matt3o - Do you have any color codes in mind yet?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 19 February 2015, 08:01:15: I've contacted other manufacturers to check feasibility in thick-pbt. Unfortunately we have to wait for Chinese new year holidays to end.

"Brit kit" :) will be surely an option
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:20:39: Quote from: honoka on Thu, 19 February 2015, 04:07:03
You can edit posts to save space!

Matt3o - Do you have any color codes in mind yet?

Yeah, I'm an idiot :)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: JinDesu on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:33:37: Pretty interested in this, I like the color scheme.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: zombimuncha on Sun, 22 February 2015, 07:42:23: Alps mount option?
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Sun, 22 February 2015, 08:28:40: Quote from: zombimuncha on Sun, 22 February 2015, 07:42:23
Alps mount option?

ALPS does not have demand, as a recent failed GB proved.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 23 February 2015, 13:12:30: Quote from: ideus on Sun, 22 February 2015, 08:28:40
Quote from: zombimuncha on Sun, 22 February 2015, 07:42:23
Alps mount option?

ALPS does not have demand, as a recent failed GB proved.

Sad but true...
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 23 February 2015, 13:28:32: Quote from: 00zeRO on Mon, 23 February 2015, 13:12:30
Quote from: ideus on Sun, 22 February 2015, 08:28:40
Quote from: zombimuncha on Sun, 22 February 2015, 07:42:23
Alps mount option?

ALPS does not have demand, as a recent failed GB proved.

Sad but true...

And now, gaterons are possibly going to overtake matias as the 2nd choice for currently produced 'piston type' switches.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: motherbrain on Tue, 24 February 2015, 00:23:13: Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 09 February 2015, 08:05:23
there doesn't seem to be much interest though, so unsure if I'll keep working on it

count me as someone who's interested..i'm new here but i've heard only good things about your work. from what i've seen i'm impressed. i'd love to see what you can do with this set :)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Bluerise on Fri, 20 March 2015, 11:56:12: I've been looking for a special set of exactly this combination for some time. I only registered here to say that I really want this to happen. Just take my money! :)
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Tigermelon on Tue, 21 April 2015, 02:35:08: DCS! I'd be interested in this set.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: strafe on Tue, 21 April 2015, 07:36:34: Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 30 January 2015, 01:18:29
Olivetti is another option, but didn't we have a GB recently for that?

I would like to see an old school Olivetti set one day.

(http://i.imgur.com/8XCuhwW.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/c7VKzub.jpg)

More images here http://imgur.com/a/KQQ3N
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 21 April 2015, 11:53:32: Quote from: strafe on Tue, 21 April 2015, 07:36:34
Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 30 January 2015, 01:18:29
Olivetti is another option, but didn't we have a GB recently for that?

I would like to see an old school Olivetti set one day.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8XCuhwW.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/c7VKzub.jpg)

More images here http://imgur.com/a/KQQ3N

what keyboard is that?!
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 22 April 2015, 07:18:57: Quote from: strafe on Tue, 21 April 2015, 07:36:34
Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 30 January 2015, 01:18:29
Olivetti is another option, but didn't we have a GB recently for that?

I would like to see an old school Olivetti set one day.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8XCuhwW.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/c7VKzub.jpg)

More images here http://imgur.com/a/KQQ3N (http://imgur.com/a/KQQ3N)

This key caps look like the "new" flat ones, SP just began selling recently.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: strafe on Thu, 23 April 2015, 07:44:33: Quote from: Matt3o on Tue, 21 April 2015, 11:53:32
what keyboard is that?!

It's an Olivetti ANK 28-102. Pretty sure it's rubber dome, but I do like the centered font and icons on this board.
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 23 April 2015, 09:18:46: Quote from: strafe on Thu, 23 April 2015, 07:44:33
Quote from: Matt3o on Tue, 21 April 2015, 11:53:32
what keyboard is that?!

It's an Olivetti ANK 28-102. Pretty sure it's rubber dome, but I do like the centered font and icons on this board.

I like the key shapes actually
Title: Re: [IC] would there be interest in a PBT/Dye-sub DCS set from SP?
Post by: doodersbrother on Sun, 26 April 2015, 23:00:01: No number pad portion included??