Post by: Arallu on Mon, 10 April 2017, 12:18:57
This will be a Maxkey set done in SA profile 1-1-2-3-4-3.
Group Buy Thread is Live (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88949.0)
Combining striking red legends on a jet black base surrounding the warm grey alpha keys, SA Taboo tempts you with its bold design.
Will it peak your curiosity, appeal to your inner desires, or inspire more intriguing emotions? You are invited to this secret rendezvous as your senses of sight and touch feast on the flavors of SA Taboo!
4/11/17 - Updated Kit to use 1 novelty, added 2.25 Shift. Waiting on quote and confirmation of layout change
4/12/17 - Updated Renders added
4/13/17 - Updated layout, novelties removed currently
4/14/17 - Current layout confirmed Ok. Waiting on updated quote and GB ETA.
4/15/17 - GB is Live!
Renders:
(https://i.imgur.com/dWH2tsC.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/lIQ2BZY.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/1vnAS4S.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Dwqpet2.png)
Thanks Oblotzky for the Renders!
Base Kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/0QRkKf8.png)
Novelties: Cost prohibitive currently
More
Probably only have one of these due to cost
(https://i.imgur.com/OKGKEWM.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/OKGKEWM.png)
Base set (105 keys)
ANSI 104 layout
Alpha base color: GFW, Alpha legend color: NN
Modifier base color: NN, Modifier legend color: RA
Includes an extra R1 1u “ESCAPE” - Base color: RA, Legend color: NN
Additional keys (22 keys)
R1: 1u “DELETE”, 1u “END”, 1u “Page Down”
R2: 1u “-”
R3: 1u ”0”, 1u “+”, 1u “PAGE UP”, 1.5u “ALT” ×2, 1.5u “CTRL” ×2, 1.75u Stepped “CAPS LOCK”, 7u Spacebar, 1u Blanks ×3
R4:1u “PAGE DOWN”, 1.75u “SHIFT”, 1u Blank, 2.25u "SHIFT"
Base color: NN, Legend color: RA
R3: 6.25 Spacebar, 7u Spacebar
Base color: GFW
Pantone references:
Warm Grey alphas - Pantone 402C
Black modifiers/text - Pantone 419C
Red modifier/text - Pantone 485C
One footnote, the R3 1u blanks will be NN/NN doubleshot of the R3 Numpad period, per Maxkey there is a possibility of seeing small outline where the character would be, so I picked the smallest surface area character, the period, to minimize it.
The R4 1u Blank will be of the R4 Page Down, as it's the only 1u R4 mold to use.
Post by: FoC_Tow on Mon, 10 April 2017, 12:29:37
Huge fan of full black numbers- and F-row
Post by: ashwinv11 on Mon, 10 April 2017, 12:38:45
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 10 April 2017, 12:54:00
Post by: a_ak57 on Mon, 10 April 2017, 13:01:12
I think a second 2.25u shift would be a good additional key to toss in however (FC660 support). I'd also prefer Super or Meta over Win if they can do that.
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 10 April 2017, 13:08:19
I'll want to see some of the maxkey sets IRL before I commit, but it looks good
Post by: Arallu on Mon, 10 April 2017, 13:19:38
I think a second 2.25u shift would be a good additional key to toss in however (FC660 support). I'd also prefer Super or Meta over Win if they can do that.
Nope only WIN, I asked, any keys not in other Maxkey sets, like on zfrontier or keyclack, just aren't available.
The molds for things like 1u Ctrl, Alt, etc aren't available either which is why I have 1u blanks.
I was only recently offered a chance to actually get a novelty quote, as they were something I had originally excluded.
Post by: BlackInk on Mon, 10 April 2017, 13:33:11
Post by: Arallu on Mon, 10 April 2017, 13:36:13
Nice set but what about the Kabuto set :( not mean to disrespect but everyone is still waiting for that set!
I'm going to get back to that after this one, if/when it's more economically feasible. Different manufacturers and WAY different pricing.
And helps to have a vendor supporting you, I am not about to run a GB myself :(.
Post by: a_ak57 on Mon, 10 April 2017, 13:42:00
I think a second 2.25u shift would be a good additional key to toss in however (FC660 support). I'd also prefer Super or Meta over Win if they can do that.
Nope only WIN, I asked, any keys not in other Maxkey sets, like on zfrontier or keyclack, just aren't available.
The molds for things like 1u Ctrl, Alt, etc aren't available either which is why I have 1u blanks.
I was only recently offered a chance to actually get a novelty quote, as they were something I had originally excluded.
That's disappointing, don't really care about the Win key thing but I don't see why they can't just add a second of a key they're already producing for the set.
Post by: Arallu on Mon, 10 April 2017, 13:45:17
I think a second 2.25u shift would be a good additional key to toss in however (FC660 support). I'd also prefer Super or Meta over Win if they can do that.
Nope only WIN, I asked, any keys not in other Maxkey sets, like on zfrontier or keyclack, just aren't available.
The molds for things like 1u Ctrl, Alt, etc aren't available either which is why I have 1u blanks.
I was only recently offered a chance to actually get a novelty quote, as they were something I had originally excluded.
That's disappointing, don't really care about the Win key thing but I don't see why they can't just add a second of a key they're already producing for the set.
Oh, the second 2.25u Shift? I'll see about getting that added.
Post by: classicboss302 on Mon, 10 April 2017, 14:50:42
Post by: SakeJams on Mon, 10 April 2017, 16:49:54
Post by: moonmaster on Mon, 10 April 2017, 17:23:05
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Post by: Tally810 on Mon, 10 April 2017, 17:37:25
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Post by: BlackGazeebo on Mon, 10 April 2017, 18:37:33
Post by: Suembeaux on Mon, 10 April 2017, 19:36:17
I would do anything to have brimstone on my board. Anybody else play way too much Binding of Isaac? I bet it would look nice with PuLSE.
(http://cleanisaac.weebly.com/uploads/5/3/6/7/53670913/3973141.png)
That game would actually be a great point of reference for any other satanic symbols, and they're all in the right colorway already!
Post by: Auxo on Mon, 10 April 2017, 22:01:35
Post by: Korseir on Mon, 10 April 2017, 22:56:24
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Post by: bkw1209 on Tue, 11 April 2017, 06:52:59
Post by: HerrGartenzwerg on Tue, 11 April 2017, 12:25:06
Interested!
Post by: murkey on Wed, 12 April 2017, 01:43:33
Post by: daaawooo on Wed, 12 April 2017, 10:28:45
Post by: Arallu on Wed, 12 April 2017, 10:30:47
will you run the GB by yourself or with a known platform ?
I'm working with a vendor.
Post by: daaawooo on Wed, 12 April 2017, 10:43:17
so it will by yourself ?will you run the GB by yourself or with a known platform ?
I'm working with a vendor.
Post by: Arallu on Wed, 12 April 2017, 18:03:42
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Thu, 13 April 2017, 08:30:31
Post by: ChitownM2 on Thu, 13 April 2017, 08:44:47
Does anyone know if maxkey has any schedule on when they were going to fix the kerning issues? I've read several times they were working on it, but is this something they plan to address immediately before they run a lot of the sets that have already gone into GB or is this a long term goal they plan to do in like a year?
Post by: Arallu on Thu, 13 April 2017, 10:35:14
Interesting. What's the source of inspiration for the name and novelties?
The design was partly inspired as an antithesis to the pink themed Valentines sets/keyboards. As my wife and I were talking about different color themes, her love of trashy vampire novels and other things leather, the black, red, and grey theme and the unconventional coloring came up and Taboo was born.
While I had a few different novelty designs in mind, ranging from the more esoteric HP Lovecraft Elder sign to Egyptian and alchemical symbols
https://i.imgur.com/g8QXtGj.png, I don't think they're going to be cost effective to be run with Maxkey.
I'll be in on this. Hopefully it comes out not too much more than the $75 most of the other maxkey sets went for.
Does anyone know if maxkey has any schedule on when they were going to fix the kerning issues? I've read several times they were working on it, but is this something they plan to address immediately before they run a lot of the sets that have already gone into GB or is this a long term goal they plan to do in like a year?
The cost is really depending on if I want to include a novelty or not. With the overall set cost so low (compared to SP SA sets) the cost of a SINGLE novelty right now is just too much, over 10% of the entire set. It doesn't help that a profile OR width change counts as a separate novelty either.
Novelties seemed to be priced at their own moq and as much as entire Maxkey sets are cheaper than SP's, the complete opposite is true for novelty costs, by a large margin.
Maybe one day we can all pool together to do a single GB for much needed adapter and other keys like: 1u CTRL, ALT, ESC, FN, INS, R1 DEL, R2 DEL, and 1.25u SUPER, META, FN, 2u BACKSPACE, and 2.25u ENTER keys.
Also, I'm not sure when the kerning will be fixed, I'm hoping before this set, kbdist mentioned working with them about the kerning and their set is due between 4/28 - 5/12. So, we should know fairly soon how that is going.
Post by: ChitownM2 on Thu, 13 April 2017, 13:24:02
I'll be in on this. Hopefully it comes out not too much more than the $75 most of the other maxkey sets went for.
Does anyone know if maxkey has any schedule on when they were going to fix the kerning issues? I've read several times they were working on it, but is this something they plan to address immediately before they run a lot of the sets that have already gone into GB or is this a long term goal they plan to do in like a year?
The cost is really depending on if I want to include a novelty or not. With the overall set cost so low (compared to SP SA sets) the cost of a SINGLE novelty right now is just too much, over 10% of the entire set. It doesn't help that a profile OR width change counts as a separate novelty either.
Novelties seemed to be priced at their own moq and as much as entire Maxkey sets are cheaper than SP's, the complete opposite is true for novelty costs, by a large margin.
Maybe one day we can all pool together to do a single GB for much needed adapter and other keys like: 1u CTRL, ALT, ESC, FN, INS, R1 DEL, R2 DEL, and 1.25u SUPER, META, FN, 2u BACKSPACE, and 2.25u ENTER keys.
Also, I'm not sure when the kerning will be fixed, I'm hoping before this set, kbdist mentioned working with them about the kerning and their set is due between 4/28 - 5/12. So, we should know fairly soon how that is going.
Good news about the kerning. I definitely hear you about the novelties. It's unfortunate that they have to gouge everyone so badly.
Post by: Arallu on Sat, 15 April 2017, 02:25:56
Post by: ChitownM2 on Sat, 15 April 2017, 21:31:38
Do have to say that I'm not a fan of store credit though. If we hit a higher moq and get a cheaper price just refund us the difference. Or wait until the gb ends to charge the cc.
Post by: Elrick on Sun, 16 April 2017, 01:28:19
Glad to see this is live. Pricing is good as well.
Do have to say that I'm not a fan of store credit though. If we hit a higher moq and get a cheaper price just refund us the difference. Or wait until the gb ends to charge the cc.
STORE CREDIT... some kind of Joke right?
Then shouldn't this Group Buy be pushed into the Vendor Forum Area or Artisan Services where all the other businesses reside?
Post by: Arallu on Sun, 16 April 2017, 02:27:25
Post by: breusch91 on Sun, 16 April 2017, 09:12:31
Hitting different MOQs doesn't get you a refund you just get back "zfrontier rewards points" lmao. It's a good business tactic as you then either get more people buying off you later, or get people that just leave the points there and then you still keep all the money, but boy does it piss people off. This is not the way group buys should be run. I'm out
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Post by: daaawooo on Sun, 16 April 2017, 13:02:39
We're live!
great
and thanks for choosing zfrontier as platform.
Post by: moonmaster on Sun, 16 April 2017, 14:19:20
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Post by: daaawooo on Sun, 16 April 2017, 14:30:57
great for the rest of us, a limited run results in great resale value ...
Post by: Tally810 on Sun, 16 April 2017, 16:33:41
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Post by: moonmaster on Sun, 16 April 2017, 17:34:19
all this whining about 6 buck$ ...So, $6 is nothing to you? Can you cover my $6 that I will lose out on, then? I'll give you my PayPal..
great for the rest of us, a limited run results in great resale value ...
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Post by: latvianclacker on Sun, 16 April 2017, 19:10:10
I am new to this and really would not want to spend this much money on caps and not be able to use them.
BTW the design is amazing. I was searching for a pretty set of caps and the only ones that seemed to be SA (still don't know what does that stand for :D )
Post by: Arallu on Sun, 16 April 2017, 20:30:28
all this whining about 6 buck$ ...So, $6 is nothing to you? Can you cover my $6 that I will lose out on, then? I'll give you my PayPal..
great for the rest of us, a limited run results in great resale value ...
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As I mentioned earlier, I'm trying to get an answer why they did that with this set.
If the $6 is really stopping you from ordering, PM me your paypal and I'll send you it personally. Otherwise I should have an answer by tomorrow, it being the weekend when this went live.
Might be a dumb question, but would these work on my CM quickfire XTi cherry switches - considering cap sizes and all? I checked the sizes at http://www.maxkeyboard.com/mechanical-keycap-layout-and-size-chart.html
I am new to this and really would not want to spend this much money on caps and not be able to use them.
BTW the design is amazing. I was searching for a pretty set of caps and the only ones that seemed to be SA (still don't know what does that stand for :D )
If this is your keyboard: http://www.coolermaster.com/peripheral/keyboards/quickfire-xti/ then yes they should fit, the bottom row looks to be standard 1.25x3, 6.25, 1.25x3.
You see how the spacebar goes from the middle of the X to the middle of the < key, that's a 6.25 standard size.
None of the 6.0 or 6.5 spacebar layouts in the link you mentioned would work however, since the set only has 6.25u and 7u size spacebars. ;)
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 16 April 2017, 21:52:30