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Title: [IC] GMK Aero ( Official render update)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:19:38
  As what you see, the inspiration of this keyset comes from the Vista system's first aero effect theme desktop picture, deep cyan combined with light cyan color, also with some yellow and orange light, the color combination is my type.
   In fact, somethings bothered us, a lot of people don't like Vista system, I'm also not a fun of it at all. hahaha .because it brought people bad experience , no one need more Vista........
   Finally,  I changed the name to Aero instead  of Vista. Windows is going to sigh  Vista death today  (April,11th),  no more support for Vista system from now, so sad! That's  really  an  end.
Offical render:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hGR2sfp/1/fcb21148/O/i-hGR2sfp.jpg)

Renders:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KKhggJ8/0/7e20968b/X3/i-KKhggJ8-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b4j2hRt/0/bec6c2e0/X3/i-b4j2hRt-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ghKBvSc/0/d1f8e265/X3/i-ghKBvSc-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pf6Zbgb/0/9dbb7154/X3/i-Pf6Zbgb-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bV37KXw/0/7d85295b/X3/i-bV37KXw-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MB72hH2/1/00c3c34f/X3/i-MB72hH2-X3.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gPTVhnC/0/b3a141d0/O/i-gPTVhnC.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-sphLr9P/1/bf151b63/X3/i-sphLr9P-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rwpSPpX/0/9c2f359d/X3/i-rwpSPpX-X3.jpg)

Layouts:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zvVJvDs/0/ea55f223/X3/i-zvVJvDs-X3.jpg)

Inspiration:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/GMK-Light-of-Vista/n-nfVTgq/i-wwJ2Qst/0/3ee1580d/XL/i-wwJ2Qst-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-RcRCM6d/0/a52dc124/X3/i-RcRCM6d-X3.jpg)

Color codes:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8psPr4h/0/80288918/X3/i-8psPr4h-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: neralo on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:24:34
Actually sorta like the colourway, but please, no "Vista" on the enter key.

Depending on the enter key at time of GB, and the timing of the GB itself, would probably be in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:33:59
I like the colors too. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:35:49
Actually sorta like the colourway, but please, no "Vista" on the enter key.

Depending on the enter key at time of GB, and the timing of the GB itself, would probably be in.

Yes, I have been aware of the problem of that Vista enter key.    hahaha...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: romevi on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:38:17
The colors please my eyeballs.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: fatpolomanjr on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:43:54
The colors are pretty nice, but I fuuuuuuume at the theme. Windows Vista grrrrrr.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: romevi on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:47:16
Yeah, change it. No one likes Vista. lol
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: Daellin on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:47:35
Why not GMK Aero?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:50:13
Why not GMK Aero?

Yes, I'm thinking about that name, too.  maybe it's a good name.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:51:29
I like the colors too. :thumb:

Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: Zackfoo on Wed, 05 April 2017, 20:51:56
Nice colour. Bad name. You don't want your great creation to have any relationship with that piece of **** OS.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: zoomwalt on Wed, 05 April 2017, 21:00:53
The colors remind me of bioshock

http://www.bioshockgame.com/ps3/img.jpg

http://www.cncrk.com/up/1607/201607041423031640.jpg
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: autobot on Wed, 05 April 2017, 21:15:07
Nice colors!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 05 April 2017, 21:27:54
Why not GMK Aero?

Yes, I'm thinking about that name, too.  maybe it's a good name.

Stick to the current name being "Vista" because we all know what your design will look like.  Too many Aeros, out there already and I happen to love Vista and still have it installed on a few PCs at home.

For me your Vista colour scheme works and there are next to no others like yours being made today, so stick with that colour way and the name. I would buy it to add to my keyboards still running this awesome OS that Redmond has ever made.  It's the only OS that doesn't spy on you 24/7 like the current garbage being pushed onto everyone.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 05 April 2017, 21:32:40

Renders:
Show Image
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-9Wbmp7H/0/X3/i-9Wbmp7H-X3.jpg)


Show Image
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-FhmL7NT/0/X3/i-FhmL7NT-X3.jpg)




PLEASE stick to this colour range because making the greens too light will make all the Legends disappear into the lighter shades.  Stick with the 3D renders they got it right, hence everyone will be choosing those colours and not the pasty, lighter shades from the drawings.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: Floody on Wed, 05 April 2017, 21:34:53
Why not GMK Aero?

Yes, I'm thinking about that name, too.  maybe it's a good name.
I'm digging the name too.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: neon_tom on Wed, 05 April 2017, 22:12:55
Love the colors. Love the name. Not crazy about the Vista and power button escape key. Any chance for more compatibility? I'm thinking 75%/1800 specifically.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 05 April 2017, 22:49:47
I dig it.  Great looking colors on this one.  Not overly worried about the name one way or another.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: kokokoy on Wed, 05 April 2017, 22:54:46
I think the Vista would had been fine, if you left out or hid the Windows part.  ;D

But nonetheless love the colours.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: BlackInk on Wed, 05 April 2017, 23:00:55
This is an instant buy for me and i dont care about the name, only the colors, when will the gb starts
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 05 April 2017, 23:55:45
Love the colors. Love the name. Not crazy about the Vista and power button escape key. Any chance for more compatibility? I'm thinking 75%/1800 specifically.

It's just the initial version of this design, I'll add some adapter keys if it's necessary.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: longtran1568 on Thu, 06 April 2017, 01:52:01
The yellow legend nails it, love this colorway!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: TeHao on Thu, 06 April 2017, 02:58:59
I really like this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: oatmicro on Thu, 06 April 2017, 03:55:54
The colorway is so amazing, and Light of Vista name is not that bad.  :))

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: bkw1209 on Thu, 06 April 2017, 05:21:53
I like it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: thad on Thu, 06 April 2017, 08:43:56
I enjoy the colors. Thanks for not having another set of off white caps.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: atomicus on Thu, 06 April 2017, 09:01:42
I DO NOT need to be reminded of Windows Vista.  :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: JaccoW on Thu, 06 April 2017, 10:16:05
This is the first GMK set I like in a while. Interested.

Why not GMK Aero?
Yes, I'm thinking about that name, too.  maybe it's a good name.
It reminds me of a sunrise. How about about "GMK - Morning Glory"?

EDIT: Turns out it's also the name of a flower in a similar color scheme:
(http://www.almanac.com/sites/default/files/styles/primary_image_in_article/public/images/morning_glory_blue_closeup_.jpg?itok=PcfrFve7)
Morning Glory - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_glory)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: elfick on Thu, 06 April 2017, 10:31:10
Not a Microsoft fan, and hated Vista (second worst only to ME) but love the colorway. I'd definitely be in if there is Colevrak support. If no Colevrak, then I'd probably still be in but it would be a harder choice.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: fropones on Thu, 06 April 2017, 11:12:16
ditto what everyone else has said, although I do like the escape key, too
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: hoq on Fri, 07 April 2017, 01:46:17
Don't worry, I'll change the name of this keyset later, and modify some keys, please wait!
Vista really hurted a lot of people :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 07 April 2017, 01:49:56
Renders look great.  I like everything except the Vista Enter--would be better if it had the regular Enter legend.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: shower_king on Fri, 07 April 2017, 04:32:17
yeah , the darker blue alpha base with yellow legend is palatable to my eyes and would be better when typing.
My doubt is why not put darker yellow on modifier to appease the dazzling and lighter blue.
Maybe that dazzlingness of blue  modifier is caused by overly light when making 3D renders, if that is right , ignore my doubt
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: gadzkun on Fri, 07 April 2017, 06:07:42
orange arrow, orange spacebar please :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: srang on Fri, 07 April 2017, 06:44:07
I love everything about this except for the "Vista" enter key
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: dgneo on Fri, 07 April 2017, 06:46:51
I love everything about this except for the "Vista" enter key

x2

Also GMK Vista sounds pretty awesome to me.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 07 April 2017, 12:05:33
It can still be called "Vista", but without the "Vista" legend :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: dubious on Fri, 07 April 2017, 16:26:48
lol vista
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: FearsomeCubedWarrior on Sat, 08 April 2017, 14:59:12
Like it and would make it my first GMK set. I've got nothing against the name itself, although Enter legend would be better IMO. You can just include both of them to the set, I guess.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: Niomosy on Sun, 09 April 2017, 00:32:33
yeah , the darker blue alpha base with yellow legend is palatable to my eyes and would be better when typing.
My doubt is why not put darker yellow on modifier to appease the dazzling and lighter blue.
Maybe that dazzlingness of blue  modifier is caused by overly light when making 3D renders, if that is right , ignore my doubt

The lighter blue (TU2) isn't as light as that render makes it out to be.  A change to a darker yellow may not be needed.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: BlackInk on Sun, 09 April 2017, 00:41:33
When Gb starts?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: traktor on Sun, 09 April 2017, 00:55:59
"GMK Hasta la vista" maybe? Just kidding. Looks awesome! Will definitely buy.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: ArchDill on Sun, 09 April 2017, 01:08:37
I think that you should keep the name. I agree on the enter key being different but I like the name.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: hoq on Sun, 09 April 2017, 03:16:43
This is the first GMK set I like in a while. Interested.

Why not GMK Aero?
Yes, I'm thinking about that name, too.  maybe it's a good name.
It reminds me of a sunrise. How about about "GMK - Morning Glory"?

EDIT: Turns out it's also the name of a flower in a similar color scheme:
Show Image
(http://www.almanac.com/sites/default/files/styles/primary_image_in_article/public/images/morning_glory_blue_closeup_.jpg?itok=PcfrFve7)

Morning Glory - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_glory)

The colors are some what the same. but that's totally the different theme...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Light of Vista ( Name should be changed later........)
Post by: hoq on Sun, 09 April 2017, 03:32:46
yeah , the darker blue alpha base with yellow legend is palatable to my eyes and would be better when typing.
My doubt is why not put darker yellow on modifier to appease the dazzling and lighter blue.
Maybe that dazzlingness of blue  modifier is caused by overly light when making 3D renders, if that is right , ignore my doubt

The TU2 cyan color of modifers seems merged into the yellow legends, That's a problem of the render soft, I think.
I'll try to find some darker yellow to see how they look.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Vista (or renamed as "Aero"?)
Post by: condekind on Sun, 09 April 2017, 04:40:58
Love the set, hate Windows.  :-\
Hope this happens!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Vista (or renamed as "Aero"?)
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 09 April 2017, 14:07:15
GMK Aero sounds good  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Vista (or renamed as "Aero"?)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Sun, 09 April 2017, 20:40:51
Love this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Vista (or renamed as "Aero"?)
Post by: libertycannon on Sun, 09 April 2017, 20:46:45
Love it!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero__a inspiration from Vista system aero effect
Post by: hoq on Sun, 09 April 2017, 21:09:56
OK, I changed its name to Aero   ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero__a inspiration from Vista system aero effect
Post by: hoq on Mon, 10 April 2017, 02:24:17
So  sad, Microsoft is ending Vista support from tomorrow (April,11th)   :)) :)) :)) Why I'm  laughing?

(https://www.techpowerup.com/img/17-03-15/d34ba01f2d2a.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (farewell to Vista system)
Post by: Data on Mon, 10 April 2017, 07:30:11
These colors are nice.  I'm a little concerned about the yellow on teal but otherwise it's a great colorway.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 11 April 2017, 01:07:22
Plenty of teal and yellow mixed if you do a Google Image search.  It's a nice combination, actually. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: jackofclubs on Tue, 11 April 2017, 02:33:35
love the colors. I would be down if the vista theme is out
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: MMKB on Tue, 11 April 2017, 20:48:04
Like it!

Interestingly the creator of a Vista-themed set has a Macintosh avatar.  :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 12 April 2017, 02:32:09
Like it!

Interestingly the creator of a Vista-themed set has a Macintosh avatar.  :D

In fact I'm a windows user, I just like that vintage design of Macintosh 128K. ^-^
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: neuroboros on Mon, 17 April 2017, 01:55:28
Absolutely love the colorway. Would join for sure!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: BlackInk on Mon, 17 April 2017, 02:37:57
When will Gb launch? There are too many IC keysets from hoq so I wonder which set will launch first!

THANKS
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: hoq on Mon, 17 April 2017, 03:20:47
When will Gb launch? There are too many IC keysets from hoq so I wonder which set will launch first!

THANKS

This maybe soon,in early May? I'm still contacting  vendor to ask for a price.
GMK seems having their vacation now.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: Hokabuki on Mon, 17 April 2017, 23:47:07
I'm really looking forward to this set too! Don't know if more support would get it pushed to the front of the line, but it can't hurt, right?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 18 April 2017, 02:08:32
May's at least a small bit more time for people to save up for this.  Maybe also set aside some wife money for the chewing out that will be received for yet more keyboard stuff.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: Hokabuki on Wed, 19 April 2017, 00:31:06
Any idea if this will have a Planck kit with it?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 19 April 2017, 00:33:00
Any idea if this will have a Planck kit with it?

MOQ  150 makes it hard to become true....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 19 April 2017, 00:37:56
May's at least a small bit more time for people to save up for this.  Maybe also set aside some wife money for the chewing out that will be received for yet more keyboard stuff.

Yes, you're right.  I guess Yuri is going to launch in Mid-May, a lot of people are waiting for .
May is not the right time for Aero to launch.
I'll revise this design carefully for a period of time.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 19 April 2017, 01:51:02
May's at least a small bit more time for people to save up for this.  Maybe also set aside some wife money for the chewing out that will be received for yet more keyboard stuff.

Yes, you're right.  I guess Yuri is going to launch in Mid-May, a lot of people are waiting for .
May is not the right time for Aero to launch.
I'll revise this design carefully for a period of time.

Ahh, good catch.  Probably wise to let wallets recover a bit as that's been one waiting for quite a while.  Still, I'm trying to limit myself on sets but I've planned for this one already.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: hoq on Wed, 19 April 2017, 02:04:02
May's at least a small bit more time for people to save up for this.  Maybe also set aside some wife money for the chewing out that will be received for yet more keyboard stuff.

Yes, you're right.  I guess Yuri is going to launch in Mid-May, a lot of people are waiting for .
May is not the right time for Aero to launch.
I'll revise this design carefully for a period of time.

Ahh, good catch.  Probably wise to let wallets recover a bit as that's been one waiting for quite a while.  Still, I'm trying to limit myself on sets but I've planned for this one already.

Hahaha, I also bought a lot of customized keyboard,too. I think I'm ill ,I cannot control my self to stop buying those metal and plastic rubbishes.... :confused:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: excluisve on Wed, 19 April 2017, 23:04:54
great .wanna get one
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (Say goodbye to Vista system)
Post by: Hokabuki on Wed, 19 April 2017, 23:55:49
May's at least a small bit more time for people to save up for this.  Maybe also set aside some wife money for the chewing out that will be received for yet more keyboard stuff.

Yes, you're right.  I guess Yuri is going to launch in Mid-May, a lot of people are waiting for .
May is not the right time for Aero to launch.
I'll revise this design carefully for a period of time.

But it's so pretty. I NEED IT NOW!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: XG3njiX on Thu, 20 April 2017, 08:12:52
Looking great! Interested!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: ojrask on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:13:22
I'm interested, the cyans/blues with the yellow legends look great. Any news?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: hoq on Mon, 24 April 2017, 03:28:27
I'm interested, the cyans/blues with the yellow legends look great. Any news?

Not any news now, I have to revise the layout and make more renders for reference. Still need some time.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Niomosy on Sun, 07 May 2017, 14:34:57
Any thoughts yet on a launch time?  GMK seems to be the new hotness with SP SA getting so bombarded.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: hoq on Tue, 09 May 2017, 02:35:08
There is no accurate time yet. Especially Yuri and Nautilus are coming soon  :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Hokabuki on Tue, 09 May 2017, 11:09:55
There is no accurate time yet. Especially Yuri and Nautilus are coming soon  :))

Just don't neglect this set. I'm really looking forward to it. ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 09 May 2017, 23:27:46
There is no accurate time yet. Especially Yuri and Nautilus are coming soon  :))

Just don't neglect this set. I'm really looking forward to it. ;)

Yup, that pretty well sums my thoughts up as well.  Would love to try a GMK set out on my XMIT board but don't feel like yanking my only set off my main board to do so :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: nya on Wed, 10 May 2017, 14:52:27
love the colours!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Hokabuki on Sat, 03 June 2017, 01:47:33
Is this set still on the radar?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 03 June 2017, 12:41:17
Just something that came to mind: are the alphas going to be significantly lighter than GMK Triumph Adler modifiers?  Those came out fairly dark in person.  I hope this set will be more medium brightness rather than dark.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: BlackInk on Sat, 03 June 2017, 13:44:00
Just something that came to mind: are the modifiers going to be significantly lighter than GMK Triumph Adler?  Those came out fairly dark in person.  I hope this set will be more medium brightness rather than dark.

Dark + bright Yellow = Perfection  :p
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: richard912 on Sun, 04 June 2017, 01:30:59
Liking the colorway that I see. Am on the same page to drop the "Vista" theme. Hopefully, will see a set with keys to support 75% boards too. Do take a look at keys from GMK Honeywell & GMK Carbon, very good "basic" sets that cover most setups.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: hoq on Sun, 04 June 2017, 04:36:26
Is this set still on the radar?

Yes, I haven't give it up, it still on my schedule. I'll update render and layout drawing later.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: hoq on Sun, 04 June 2017, 06:25:52
Just something that came to mind: are the alphas going to be significantly lighter than GMK Triumph Adler modifiers?  Those came out fairly dark in person.  I hope this set will be more medium brightness rather than dark.

Basiclly, I just want to use the default color codes of GMK, so all that I can use for cyan color are TU1 and TU2, if I use other color codes, they will not fit the AERO theme precisely.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 04 June 2017, 08:59:10
Thanks, now to figure out whether TU1 is the color that was used for TA modifiers or whether it's different.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: hoq on Mon, 05 June 2017, 03:13:24
Thanks, now to figure out whether TU1 is the color that was used for TA modifiers or whether it's different.

If TA used the default GMK color codes, may be they are the same.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Data on Mon, 05 June 2017, 11:05:57
Thanks, now to figure out whether TU1 is the color that was used for TA modifiers or whether it's different.

If TA used the default GMK color codes, may be they are the same.

GMK Triumph Adler used a custom color.  It's referenced several times in the original IC.  I also know that the custom color mix from GMK famously led to several quality issues with the set and forced GMK to reevaluate their mixing and batch properties for the sets that followed.  I believe they've perfected it now.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: ideus on Mon, 05 June 2017, 11:09:00
Not really into this particular colors combination. It is always great to have more GMK made sets options, though.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Meowmeowmeowpow on Mon, 05 June 2017, 12:44:58
Sign me up.

I will gladly wait until you release this. The lighter colours are great.

I would prefer is this came out before Nautilus or Laser as I like this more, but I know you don't have much of say in what comes out first.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Auk on Mon, 05 June 2017, 13:09:49
I don't think there is any chance of Aero next. Nautilus is imminent, it will drop when Carbon finishes. Laser might follow Nautilus, but keep an eye on MiTo's thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89079.0) as he may have some firm news posted this week.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Niomosy on Mon, 05 June 2017, 23:09:16
I'm still on Skeletor for the moment but wouldn't mind putting it on the XMIT board and throwing Aero on my Ducky.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: hoq on Wed, 07 June 2017, 01:50:03
Hi, Guys!

I updated the layout drawing, I'll update the renders later.

If you have any advice about this, please reply in this thread

(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8psPr4h/0/80288918/X3/i-8psPr4h-X3.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TzxTQGJ/0/8cd0ba86/X3/i-TzxTQGJ-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Auk on Wed, 07 June 2017, 05:42:55
I updated the layout drawing...
...If you have any advice about this, please reply in this thread

It looks much better with an "Enter" key vs the "Vista" key in the first image. The yellow on green alphas and modifiers look like an excellent combination.

I'm not sure about the particular orange color. Possibly it's too strong? I would play around with some layouts myself and see if there is a slightly softer, less intense orange to make a more constructive suggestion, but I can't find a reference page for all the colors GMK offer. Is there one?

Are you looking for suggestions on the key selection for the base kit and child kits? or are you just focused on the core concept and colors for now?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (update)
Post by: lecorsair on Wed, 07 June 2017, 10:42:43
Hi, Guys!

I updated the layout drawing, I'll update the renders later.

If you have any advice about this, please reply in this thread

....

Great looking set, love the novel R3 "Aero" key. Very much looking forward to the gb.

Please consider adding 1u R4 keys for the right hand cluster: ctrl/alt/menu. I can't help but think this layout would be more popular if it's more widely available.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: hoq on Thu, 08 June 2017, 09:08:00
I updated the layout drawing...
...If you have any advice about this, please reply in this thread

It looks much better with an "Enter" key vs the "Vista" key in the first image. The yellow on green alphas and modifiers look like an excellent combination.

I'm not sure about the particular orange color. Possibly it's too strong? I would play around with some layouts myself and see if there is a slightly softer, less intense orange to make a more constructive suggestion, but I can't find a reference page for all the colors GMK offer. Is there one?

Are you looking for suggestions on the key selection for the base kit and child kits? or are you just focused on the core concept and colors for now?


Yes,that orange color spacebars make the whole layout not quite balance, maybe orange spacebars are not good for this layout.

You can refer to this website to tryout every GMK color to see the combanations.
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 08 June 2017, 10:17:52
Thanks, now to figure out whether TU1 is the color that was used for TA modifiers or whether it's different.

If TA used the default GMK color codes, may be they are the same.

GMK Triumph Adler used a custom color.  It's referenced several times in the original IC.  I also know that the custom color mix from GMK famously led to several quality issues with the set and forced GMK to reevaluate their mixing and batch properties for the sets that followed.  I believe they've perfected it now.

Some colors that were initially custom became their stock colors, such as cyan, magenta, and "DSA Retro" burgundy and brown.  So this fact does not preclude the possibility that TU1 is a "perfected" TA modifier color: that's what I'd like to know (it seems to be the case).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (update)
Post by: Hokabuki on Fri, 09 June 2017, 00:01:45
Hi, Guys!

I updated the layout drawing, I'll update the renders later.

If you have any advice about this, please reply in this thread

....

Great looking set, love the novel R3 "Aero" key. Very much looking forward to the gb.

Please consider adding 1u R4 keys for the right hand cluster: ctrl/alt/menu. I can't help but think this layout would be more popular if it's more widely available.

I would second this. A 1u 0 key for the numpad would be awesome too. As far as colors go, I would like to have an orange arrow cluster as well but that's more of a want than a need.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (update)
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Fri, 09 June 2017, 16:57:55
yup, need 1800 support in general
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (update)
Post by: swampkitten on Thu, 29 June 2017, 12:25:52
I've been lurking and drooling over this set for months waiting for it to launch. I'm so excited for it, I think you nailed the colors.

Have you though of doing a novelty cap, or is that the purpose of the Aero key? I think its a really great and fun detail when sets add those (like the little plum for the GMK Plum set).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (update)
Post by: hoq on Fri, 30 June 2017, 11:42:55
I've been lurking and drooling over this set for months waiting for it to launch. I'm so excited for it, I think you nailed the colors.

Have you though of doing a novelty cap, or is that the purpose of the Aero key? I think its a really great and fun detail when sets add those (like the little plum for the GMK Plum set).

The "Aero" and the win logo keys with circle are novelty keys. :p
I don't think I want to add more novelties because I want to keep this set more cheap.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (update)
Post by: hoq on Fri, 30 June 2017, 11:45:11
I just seperated ISO keys from base keys into another kit.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xJX8HzN/0/5a1ec5b5/X3/i-xJX8HzN-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (update)
Post by: hoq on Fri, 30 June 2017, 11:46:13
A new render

(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gPTVhnC/0/b3a141d0/O/i-gPTVhnC.jpg)
Title: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: Hokabuki on Fri, 30 June 2017, 11:49:08
Why put the AERO key on R3 instead of R4 1.25u?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: hoq on Fri, 30 June 2017, 11:55:50
Why put the AERO key on R3 instead of R4 1.25u?

I think putting  "Aero" key instead of "A" looks more natural than putting it in Win key's place. :p
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: Hokabuki on Fri, 30 June 2017, 12:05:20
Why put the AERO key on R3 instead of R4 1.25u?

I think putting  "Aero" key instead of "A" looks more natural than putting it in Win key's place. :p
Personally, I'd be more likely to use it as R4 Fn. Would having both increase price much?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: hoq on Sat, 01 July 2017, 01:03:03
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-sphLr9P/1/bf151b63/X3/i-sphLr9P-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: hoq on Sat, 01 July 2017, 01:38:34
After we got the price from GMK, we found that split the ISO keys make not much defference, so finally we decide to make this keyset a all in one keyset again.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zvVJvDs/0/ea55f223/X3/i-zvVJvDs-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: BlackInk on Sat, 01 July 2017, 03:00:13
After we got the price from GMK, we found that split the ISO keys make not much defference, so finally we decide to make this keyset a all in one keyset again.
Show Image
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zvVJvDs/0/ea55f223/X3/i-zvVJvDs-X3.jpg)

When is the GB starts? I need this set in my life :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: hoq on Sat, 01 July 2017, 07:11:39
After we got the price from GMK, we found that split the ISO keys make not much defference, so finally we decide to make this keyset a all in one keyset again.
Show Image
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zvVJvDs/0/ea55f223/X3/i-zvVJvDs-X3.jpg)

When is the GB starts? I need this set in my life :D

Maybe in JULY :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: hoq on Sat, 01 July 2017, 07:18:33
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rwpSPpX/0/9c2f359d/X3/i-rwpSPpX-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: OneNightFriend on Sat, 01 July 2017, 13:47:36
Show Image
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rwpSPpX/0/9c2f359d/X3/i-rwpSPpX-X3.jpg)

Nice! Just picked up solarized dark but it'll be hard to turn down this GB when it hits
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: Niomosy on Sun, 02 July 2017, 20:04:54
Show Image
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rwpSPpX/0/9c2f359d/X3/i-rwpSPpX-X3.jpg)


Render looks good.  I'm not much on the Aero key but that's a personal preference.  I can understand how it fits the theme, though.  Patiently waiting for this one.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: ojrask on Fri, 07 July 2017, 17:33:31
You mean _this_ July as in now? Aw damn need to regroup with finances. :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: Niomosy on Fri, 07 July 2017, 17:45:01
Damn, I missed the July bit.  Wow.  Finances are lined up for this, fortunately, but wasn't quite expecting that.

Looks like I'll actually have to put those heavier springs in the XMIT board now and see how it is with GMK caps.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: RELLIK on Sat, 08 July 2017, 14:25:16
No 1U 0 / 00 keys for numpad?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: hoq on Sun, 09 July 2017, 21:49:33
No 1U 0 / 00 keys for numpad?

Sorry, this is the final layout, it won't support 1800 and some rare layout.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (coming soon)
Post by: hoq on Sun, 09 July 2017, 21:50:51
 :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (80% renders update)
Post by: hoq on Mon, 10 July 2017, 05:33:49
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ghKBvSc/0/d1f8e265/X3/i-ghKBvSc-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pf6Zbgb/0/9dbb7154/X3/i-Pf6Zbgb-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bV37KXw/0/7d85295b/X3/i-bV37KXw-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MB72hH2/1/00c3c34f/X3/i-MB72hH2-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (renders update)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 12 July 2017, 06:15:59
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KKhggJ8/0/7e20968b/X3/i-KKhggJ8-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pFj3ZT7/0/1cd97248/X3/i-pFj3ZT7-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-StkrV2S/0/6ef40ecf/X3/i-StkrV2S-X3.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b4j2hRt/0/bec6c2e0/X3/i-b4j2hRt-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Aero (renders update)
Post by: hoq on Thu, 13 July 2017, 05:19:45
GB live now!