There is any EU proxy?
There is any EU proxy?
We're in progress of finding one! Definitely want to find the best way to get this set to EU friends. ;D
There is any EU proxy?
We're in progress of finding one! Definitely want to find the best way to get this set to EU friends. ;D
Nice, i think you know already but mykeyboard and candykeys are pretty good for this!
Also maybe other proxies will be needed (maybe China/etc..), hard to hit the 250MoQ otherwise
Nice set, I'm interested as well. Uniform F-row and 1.5u R4 CapsLock are great :thumb:
So excited for this! Split space 4 lyfe
So excited for this! Split space 4 lyfe
Yeah, except it doesn't fully support the most common split spacebar configuration. That's why adding a blank 1.25u key to the spacebars kit would be a great addition.
At least all of the boards below, and many more, incorporate a 1.25u blank in their split spacebar design.
BananaSplit60: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89896.0
EXENT: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87213.0
TX-CP: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83572.0
YAS62: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87511.0
TGR-910: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86047.0
M65-A: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86756.0
TINA: https://kbdfans.cn/products/tina-keyboard-60?variant=38954516941
DZ60: https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/products/dz60-60-pcb?variant=40971616717
That would be full split spacebar support for all of these boards with the addition of only a single blank, or a couple of blanks for both the colors. I don't understand why it's a thing not to include those when almost all the split spacebar boards require them for full coverage.
Also, a weird 1u backspace that only weird people apparently like to use would be nice as well.
So excited for this! Split space 4 lyfe
Yeah, except it doesn't fully support the most common split spacebar configuration. That's why adding a blank 1.25u key to the spacebars kit would be a great addition.
At least all of the boards below, and many more, incorporate a 1.25u blank in their split spacebar design.
BananaSplit60: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89896.0
EXENT: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87213.0
TX-CP: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83572.0
YAS62: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87511.0
TGR-910: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86047.0
M65-A: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86756.0
TINA: https://kbdfans.cn/products/tina-keyboard-60?variant=38954516941
DZ60: https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/products/dz60-60-pcb?variant=40971616717
That would be full split spacebar support for all of these boards with the addition of only a single blank, or a couple of blanks for both the colors. I don't understand why it's a thing not to include those when almost all the split spacebar boards require them for full coverage.
Also, a weird 1u backspace that only weird people apparently like to use would be nice as well.
Thanks much for this info, again, I'm by no means an expert, I just looked at some other spacebar kits and pretty much followed those examples. We'll have to take a look at this and see what we can do.
As far as 1u backspace, do you mean R1? If so, I'd think the R1 'Delete' key should suffice there? Yeah I get that there's a difference between backspace and delete, but still.
Thanks much for this info, again, I'm by no means an expert, I just looked at some other spacebar kits and pretty much followed those examples. We'll have to take a look at this and see what we can do.
As far as 1u backspace, do you mean R1? If so, I'd think the R1 'Delete' key should suffice there? Yeah I get that there's a difference between backspace and delete, but still.
Some recent GMK sets have looked great in renders but crap in person, hope this turns out well as I like the alphas.
You have the additional 2.25u shift labeled as 2.75u.
1u Backspace would be nice. However, I understand not making a lot of changes to the current set. ICs can end up going in circles for a long time if too many changes are made.Thanks much for this info, again, I'm by no means an expert, I just looked at some other spacebar kits and pretty much followed those examples. We'll have to take a look at this and see what we can do.
As far as 1u backspace, do you mean R1? If so, I'd think the R1 'Delete' key should suffice there? Yeah I get that there's a difference between backspace and delete, but still.
Thank you for your consideration. Everyone else's spacebar kits are just wrong.
Yes, I meant R1 for the 1u backspace. It's such a niche thing but I guess some people would like it, including me.
Also not sure if you're aware, but there is a collective here called TARO, and a lot of people in that buy have said they won't buy from TARO ever again.
My first thoughts was that it was by them, not something different like this. Not saying you should change the name, but it's something you should be aware of.
(or it's just me that thought this)
I had no idea what taro bubble tea was until I saw this set, but now I want some. It looks delicious.Try it.. its sweet.. but like vegetable sweet.. . Kinda hard to discribe
I’m in! Looks so good I may jump in for 2!
And that awesome bear artisan looks amazing. Here’s hoping I’m lucky enough to win one!
I’m in! Looks so good I may jump in for 2!
And that awesome bear artisan looks amazing. Here’s hoping I’m lucky enough to win one!
It's a cat! Sculpt name is Garbo Puss, and the maker of the sculpted keycap is GAF (Grimey As Fvck)
Also not sure if you're aware, but there is a collective here called TARO, and a lot of people in that buy have said they won't buy from TARO ever again.
My first thoughts was that it was by them, not something different like this. Not saying you should change the name, but it's something you should be aware of.
(or it's just me that thought this)
i think most people will make the connection between the color and the root if they take the three seconds it takes to look at the set
but you're not incorrect
Also not sure if you're aware, but there is a collective here called TARO, and a lot of people in that buy have said they won't buy from TARO ever again.
My first thoughts was that it was by them, not something different like this. Not saying you should change the name, but it's something you should be aware of.
(or it's just me that thought this)
i think most people will make the connection between the color and the root if they take the three seconds it takes to look at the set
but you're not incorrect
Honestly, this was a bit of a concern I had, so I don't think it's off base to have that initial "is it these guys again?" response. But I wanted to keep the name simple and true to the theme, so that's why I went through with it.
My hoping is that the stylistic difference (Taro vs TARO) and just a second of looking at the set will let people realize the lack of affiliation.
Really awesome looking set. Will be my first time ordering a set, how can I get ready to order one once it comes out?
Really awesome looking set. Will be my first time ordering a set, how can I get ready to order one once it comes out?Don't forget your patience at home or elsewhere. Group buys can have delays as well. But GMK has shown promising results time and time again, and I believe in the proxies that the OP will pick.
Really awesome looking set. Will be my first time ordering a set, how can I get ready to order one once it comes out?
When?
As far as preparation goes, that's pretty much it. However, if you're really excited, tell people! Word of mouth is a big thing for group buys at this level, and we're gonna need it to hit 250 MoQ. (Minimum order quantity, since you're new ;) )
What's a proxy in this scenario?Really awesome looking set. Will be my first time ordering a set, how can I get ready to order one once it comes out?Don't forget your patience at home or elsewhere. Group buys can have delays as well. But GMK has shown promising results time and time again, and I believe in the proxies that the OP will pick.
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What's a proxy in this scenario?Really awesome looking set. Will be my first time ordering a set, how can I get ready to order one once it comes out?Don't forget your patience at home or elsewhere. Group buys can have delays as well. But GMK has shown promising results time and time again, and I believe in the proxies that the OP will pick.
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I'm a little biased but I'm a huge fan of this set. We are lining up quality proxies, pwade3 has been crushing it as far as community cooperation with the colorway, and GMK has been absolutely amazing as far as communication is concerned.Let's see the dank Panc logo on that GMK sleeve!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/NGlkgXG.png)
I am humbled that pwade3 has asked me to help make this set a reality. I'll be working diligently with him to ensure this set makes it to the finish line, and everyone is ecstatic with the results.
I'm a little biased but I'm a huge fan of this set. We are lining up quality proxies, pwade3 has been crushing it as far as community cooperation with the colorway, and GMK has been absolutely amazing as far as communication is concerned.Let's see the dank Panc logo on that GMK sleeve!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/NGlkgXG.png)
I am humbled that pwade3 has asked me to help make this set a reality. I'll be working diligently with him to ensure this set makes it to the finish line, and everyone is ecstatic with the results.
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Hey everyone, just wanted to touch base this morning to let you guys know we've requested updated pricing/renders from GMK for a few things:
- Add 2x 1.25u blanks to the spacebar kit
- Add a 1u R3 'Hack' key to base (for full C70 support, among other uses)
- A few non-price-influencing tweaks to make our GMK renders in line with the non-GMK ones
Also, proxy talks are shaping up well so far, things are looking quite promising, but gotta iron out all the details before we can announce them officially.
Also also, a few fun things are underway to tie in to GMK Taro, again gotta iron out details, but believe me when I say it's worth getting excited about!
Thank you all so much for your feedback and expressing interest so far. ;D
P.s. We've also got some more renders, these ones by Zambumon! We'll be trickling these out to hopefully keep you folks interested ;)
Hey everyone, just wanted to touch base this morning to let you guys know we've requested updated pricing/renders from GMK for a few things:
- Add 2x 1.25u blanks to the spacebar kit
- Add a 1u R3 'Hack' key to base (for full C70 support, among other uses)
- A few non-price-influencing tweaks to make our GMK renders in line with the non-GMK ones
Also, proxy talks are shaping up well so far, things are looking quite promising, but gotta iron out all the details before we can announce them officially.
Also also, a few fun things are underway to tie in to GMK Taro, again gotta iron out details, but believe me when I say it's worth getting excited about!
Thank you all so much for your feedback and expressing interest so far. ;D
P.s. We've also got some more renders, these ones by Zambumon! We'll be trickling these out to hopefully keep you folks interested ;)
Man that's dope.
I actually would like a slightly lighter purple on the modifiers, literally a dark eggplant (not a mix of brown and purple) but will be in anyway, sooo NICE!
e.g. something like this or even darker, Cyan legends are my dream as wellShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/gCSxXw9.png)
Omg I LOVE that!Hey everyone, just wanted to touch base this morning to let you guys know we've requested updated pricing/renders from GMK for a few things:
- Add 2x 1.25u blanks to the spacebar kit
- Add a 1u R3 'Hack' key to base (for full C70 support, among other uses)
- A few non-price-influencing tweaks to make our GMK renders in line with the non-GMK ones
Also, proxy talks are shaping up well so far, things are looking quite promising, but gotta iron out all the details before we can announce them officially.
Also also, a few fun things are underway to tie in to GMK Taro, again gotta iron out details, but believe me when I say it's worth getting excited about!
Thank you all so much for your feedback and expressing interest so far. ;D
P.s. We've also got some more renders, these ones by Zambumon! We'll be trickling these out to hopefully keep you folks interested ;)
Man that's dope.
I actually would like a slightly lighter purple on the modifiers, literally a dark eggplant (not a mix of brown and purple) but will be in anyway, sooo NICE!
e.g. something like this or even darker, Cyan legends are my dream as wellShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/gCSxXw9.png)
Hey everyone, just wanted to touch base this morning to let you guys know we've requested updated pricing/renders from GMK for a few things:
- Add 2x 1.25u blanks to the spacebar kit
- Add a 1u R3 'Hack' key to base (for full C70 support, among other uses)
- A few non-price-influencing tweaks to make our GMK renders in line with the non-GMK ones
Also, proxy talks are shaping up well so far, things are looking quite promising, but gotta iron out all the details before we can announce them officially.
Also also, a few fun things are underway to tie in to GMK Taro, again gotta iron out details, but believe me when I say it's worth getting excited about!
Thank you all so much for your feedback and expressing interest so far. ;D
P.s. We've also got some more renders, these ones by Zambumon! We'll be trickling these out to hopefully keep you folks interested ;)
Man that's dope.
I actually would like a slightly lighter purple on the modifiers, literally a dark eggplant (not a mix of brown and purple) but will be in anyway, sooo NICE!
e.g. something like this or even darker, Cyan legends are my dream as wellShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/gCSxXw9.png)
I don't foresee me tweaking the mod purple too much, I think it's just gonna be a matter of working with GMK to get the colors in line with my vision.
As far as cyan legends, I like it (I love cyan), but I think it's kind of branching too far from the overall "theme", if that makes sense?
Are the alpha legends the same dark purple as the mods or are they black/grey?
- Add 2x 1.25u blanks to the spacebar kit
Are the alpha legends the same dark purple as the mods or are they black/grey?
Same dark purple!
Taro mods + Ocean Dolch alphas = GMK Skeletor Knights?
Gon' be lit!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/yUG6cD3.png)
Love it. Cyan accent is perfect. I don't like the yellow accent. Compatible looks great. Price is Right. I agree with what Huey from top clack said about the backspace arrow key also needs the text. It looks a bit odd without it
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Love it. Cyan accent is perfect. I don't like the yellow accent. Compatible looks great. Price is Right. I agree with what Huey from top clack said about the backspace arrow key also needs the text. It looks a bit odd without it
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So basically, this is kind of a personal preference.
GMK offers a few different HHKB backspace options:
- line arrow as shown in this set (and others like personal favorite Sky Dolch)
- "Back Space" which goes on two lines which I'm not partial to the looks of
- "Delete" which is functionally inaccurate
- the boxy arrow present in Hyperfuse and other sets, which is a legend I just have no personal fondness for, to say the least.
So while I can sympathize with those who think that a text legend aligns better with the rest of the set, I'm just not partial to the text legends available.
Not that I don't appreciate the thoughts by any means, but this is one thing I just don't see myself changing, I hope my explanation was thorough enough!
Gon' be lit!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/yUG6cD3.png)
Laser has a single line "Backspace" r2 key. So it should exist by the time this is produced if it doesn't already. That said I have no intention of ever using split BS, so I don't care in the slightest about this choice.
Gon' be lit!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/yUG6cD3.png)
Are there any sample keys from this set? Just curious how well the result is going to track with the renders.
Are there any sample keys from this set? Just curious how well the result is going to track with the renders.
The way GMK works, you unfortunately don't get any color samples until after payment is made.
It's an unfortunate nature of the beast, but I will be doing my best to make sure that the colors are satisfactory when that time comes.
Are there any sample keys from this set? Just curious how well the result is going to track with the renders.
The way GMK works, you unfortunately don't get any color samples until after payment is made.
It's an unfortunate nature of the beast, but I will be doing my best to make sure that the colors are satisfactory when that time comes.
If you also think that Taro looks best when it's not over saturated, we should inspect samples before production. IMO Plum could turn out even better if it's more muted.
Are there any sample keys from this set? Just curious how well the result is going to track with the renders.
The way GMK works, you unfortunately don't get any color samples until after payment is made.
It's an unfortunate nature of the beast, but I will be doing my best to make sure that the colors are satisfactory when that time comes.
If you also think that Taro looks best when it's not over saturated, we should inspect samples before production. IMO Plum could turn out even better if it's more muted.
Are there any sample keys from this set? Just curious how well the result is going to track with the renders.
The way GMK works, you unfortunately don't get any color samples until after payment is made.
It's an unfortunate nature of the beast, but I will be doing my best to make sure that the colors are satisfactory when that time comes.
FWIW The yellow and cyan are both colors used in GMK Skeletor. I think they are great additions and are nice and vivid!
If you also think that Taro looks best when it's not over saturated, we should inspect samples before production. IMO Plum could turn out even better if it's more muted.
Ehhh, i hope they don't make the colors muted. Then it would just be GMK Easter. I really like the more saturated colors personally.
Renders are making me want the set even more now! Purple goodness for everyone! :D
This looks wonderful. I'm an admirer of purple sets, this tickles my fancy.
Nice, I've been looking for a purple & black set :cool:
Nice, I've been looking for a purple & black set :cool:
Hey Switch, glad you like it, but to be 100% clear it is a dark purple, not black!
Hope that doesn't sway your opinion. ;D
Happy friday folks, here's a nice render to get ya through the day. ;)
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No news atm, but Alex and I are working diligently to make this GB as awesome as possible.
Nice, I've been looking for a purple & black set :cool:
Hey Switch, glad you like it, but to be 100% clear it is a dark purple, not black!
Hope that doesn't sway your opinion. ;D
OP updated, but I'll sum it up here as well:
Mykeyboard and zFrontier are confirmed proxies!
Outragedpudding has designed an amazing sleeve for the set!
He also designed an awesome novelty that we're currently talking to GMK about what the best approach here is!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/iEqsUk9.png)Show Image(https://imgur.com/a/5VM5R)
Nice, I've been looking for a purple & black set :cool:
Hey Switch, glad you like it, but to be 100% clear it is a dark purple, not black!
Hope that doesn't sway your opinion. ;D
OP updated, but I'll sum it up here as well:
Mykeyboard and zFrontier are confirmed proxies!
Outragedpudding has designed an amazing sleeve for the set!
He also designed an awesome novelty that we're currently talking to GMK about what the best approach here is!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/iEqsUk9.png)Show Image(https://imgur.com/a/5VM5R)
I made this comment on reddit, but I wouldn't stress it too much if the IC check has been around this long with no ortholinear fans speaking up yet. It is more a general request for future gmk sets:
"I know it's probably too late now, but IMHO GMK Laser had a pretty good way of offering an ortho kit: make a lot of it part of the base kit and make the rest of the keys available in the novelties kit. Most people get the novelties if they really like the set.
Currently there are very few keys missing for full ortho compatibility, like 1u shift, esc, enter,tab, lower, raise, backspace. Those last three keys can be novelties (e.g. one more R4 boba cup for lower!)
All that's left is a 2u and 2x1u spacebars as part of the spacebar kit."
Blanks would be a good option for ortho users. Even with an ortho kit with legends, it’s difficult to satisfy everyone’s needs with so many different layout preferences and being cherry profile. For example, there might be a request to have an ESC key for each row.I made this comment on reddit, but I wouldn't stress it too much if the IC check has been around this long with no ortholinear fans speaking up yet. It is more a general request for future gmk sets:
"I know it's probably too late now, but IMHO GMK Laser had a pretty good way of offering an ortho kit: make a lot of it part of the base kit and make the rest of the keys available in the novelties kit. Most people get the novelties if they really like the set.
Currently there are very few keys missing for full ortho compatibility, like 1u shift, esc, enter,tab, lower, raise, backspace. Those last three keys can be novelties (e.g. one more R4 boba cup for lower!)
All that's left is a 2u and 2x1u spacebars as part of the spacebar kit."
That's at least $10 (prob $15-20) more in keys tho. Especially at lower moq. MD sales aren't really comparable to anywhere else. The MD novelties made it from $75 (100 moq) to $35 (1500 moq). Especially on a kit like laser, they can afford to add a few more keys.
It's hard to justify with a less hyped kit like this given how tough it is in general for custom color kits to hit moq. If anything, I'd say offer vertical strips of blanks, like R1,R1,R2,R3,R4,R4 sets. I'd totally buy 1-2 just to have some blanks, but then people with orthos and other odd layouts could buy multiple to cover their boards. I imagine you would even see some people buying enough to cover an entire ortho.
Blanks would be a good option for ortho users. Even with an ortho kit with legends, it’s difficult to satisfy everyone’s needs with so many different layout preferences and being cherry profile. For example, there might be a request to have an ESC key for each row.I made this comment on reddit, but I wouldn't stress it too much if the IC check has been around this long with no ortholinear fans speaking up yet. It is more a general request for future gmk sets:
"I know it's probably too late now, but IMHO GMK Laser had a pretty good way of offering an ortho kit: make a lot of it part of the base kit and make the rest of the keys available in the novelties kit. Most people get the novelties if they really like the set.
Currently there are very few keys missing for full ortho compatibility, like 1u shift, esc, enter,tab, lower, raise, backspace. Those last three keys can be novelties (e.g. one more R4 boba cup for lower!)
All that's left is a 2u and 2x1u spacebars as part of the spacebar kit."
That's at least $10 (prob $15-20) more in keys tho. Especially at lower moq. MD sales aren't really comparable to anywhere else. The MD novelties made it from $75 (100 moq) to $35 (1500 moq). Especially on a kit like laser, they can afford to add a few more keys.
It's hard to justify with a less hyped kit like this given how tough it is in general for custom color kits to hit moq. If anything, I'd say offer vertical strips of blanks, like R1,R1,R2,R3,R4,R4 sets. I'd totally buy 1-2 just to have some blanks, but then people with orthos and other odd layouts could buy multiple to cover their boards. I imagine you would even see some people buying enough to cover an entire ortho.
Blanks would be a good option for ortho users. Even with an ortho kit with legends, it’s difficult to satisfy everyone’s needs with so many different layout preferences and being cherry profile. For example, there might be a request to have an ESC key for each row.I made this comment on reddit, but I wouldn't stress it too much if the IC check has been around this long with no ortholinear fans speaking up yet. It is more a general request for future gmk sets:
"I know it's probably too late now, but IMHO GMK Laser had a pretty good way of offering an ortho kit: make a lot of it part of the base kit and make the rest of the keys available in the novelties kit. Most people get the novelties if they really like the set.
Currently there are very few keys missing for full ortho compatibility, like 1u shift, esc, enter,tab, lower, raise, backspace. Those last three keys can be novelties (e.g. one more R4 boba cup for lower!)
All that's left is a 2u and 2x1u spacebars as part of the spacebar kit."
That's at least $10 (prob $15-20) more in keys tho. Especially at lower moq. MD sales aren't really comparable to anywhere else. The MD novelties made it from $75 (100 moq) to $35 (1500 moq). Especially on a kit like laser, they can afford to add a few more keys.
It's hard to justify with a less hyped kit like this given how tough it is in general for custom color kits to hit moq. If anything, I'd say offer vertical strips of blanks, like R1,R1,R2,R3,R4,R4 sets. I'd totally buy 1-2 just to have some blanks, but then people with orthos and other odd layouts could buy multiple to cover their boards. I imagine you would even see some people buying enough to cover an entire ortho.
The main reason i think blanks are a good idea are they are cheaper and because there are people like me who don't use orthos that would still buy a few sets of blanks and help get to moq. An ortho kit would struggle.
Spacebar kit has 1.75u. Are those supposed to be 1.25u or are those just not displayed in the spacebar kit yet?
The set is so pretty! I really like the colors. Excited to see what Keyforge does with the colors!
can we get some novelties for enter key?
Really happy about the two R4 boba cup novelties. Lower and Raise baby!
Hey everyone, updated the OP with our official GMK renders, not quite as pretty, but I wanted everyone to see what's official.
In case y'all missed it, there's an awesome little novelty kit that really ties the theme together!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/EoE9hPX.png)
Hi, can you make 1.25U FN as R4 to support Leopold FC980M? Thanks.
yeah i have no idea why that one is r3, no layout i can think of (40%?) uses an fn key in r3
yeah i have no idea why that one is r3, no layout i can think of (40%?) uses an fn key in r3
Pretty sure it's for the minivan, GMK 80s kid has the same r3 fn.
yeah i have no idea why that one is r3, no layout i can think of (40%?) uses an fn key in r3
Pretty sure it's for the minivan, GMK 80s kid has the same r3 fn.
Below are layouts that utilize an r3 1.25u key:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/CPCCYFJ.png)
Unsure if you are referring to the strict Function purpose, but since there is a group of users who do not use Tab in that location, using Fn seems like a good middle ground.
Live:
http://www.panc.co/gmk-taro-group-buy-page.html
EU Proxy: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-taro_40/
Live:
http://www.panc.co/gmk-taro-group-buy-page.html
EU Proxy: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-taro_40/
Thanks for the post, only reason I hadn't yet is cause I was waiting for the GH thread to get approved. Didn't want to potentially be subverting rules.
Will there be a spreadsheet to see our order or an email confirmation before it closes?
So, I’m new to GH, and new to forum group buys (familiar with massdrop). How do I participate on this GB? And what is the price? 150 for the set? 25 for the novelties? So total 175?, plus 10 shipping for me in Texas, and what does “moq” stand for?
Will there be a spreadsheet to see our order or an email confirmation before it closes?
Hmm probably no on the spreadsheet since we're using real names, but email confirmation will likely be possible.