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XDA Belafonte V2
A Life Aquatic inspired keyset.
-Slightly brighter white and yellow colors
-Added 1.5 Backspace to Extra Mods
-Removed extra 2.25U shift from mods
-Added 1U and 1.5U pipe to alphas
-Add white tilde to alphas
-Increase Alpha legend sizes
-New glock novelties
-New more nautical arrow keys
-Adjust legends for better spacing
-Added full board renders
https://goo.gl/forms/D69DuLTK5tAjObIz1
(https://goo.gl/forms/D69DuLTK5tAjObIz1)
The Sets
Let me tell you about my keyset.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/render01.jpg?v=1530862130)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/render02.jpg?v=1530862164)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/render03.jpg?v=1530862173)
The XDA Belafonte keyset is inspired by the film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. It is a nautical themed keyset that is based on the ship Belafonte. This set was designed by Spooknik, and will be ran though KBDfans. We hope you like what you see.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/Alphas.png?v=1530089346)
This is the alphas kit. It contains the keycaps you'd need for any board.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/Alphas_V2.png?v=1530861490)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/Modifiers_V2.png?v=1530861625)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/Numpad_V2.png?v=1530861686)
Numpad kit, if you need it.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/ExtraMods_V2.png?v=1530861758)
Extra modifiers kit for additional compatibility. Contains some of the most specialized keycaps.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/40_Mods_V2.png?v=1530861849)
40% kit. For users of 40% boards, Planck, and the like.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/Novelties_V2.png?v=1530861888)
Novelties kit, which I thought up in a dream, actually.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/International_V2.png?v=1530861931)
International kit, support for UK, DA, SE, NO, FI, and DE layouts. Designed by an engineer from the Chinese space program.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/Spacebar_V2.png?v=1530861978)
Space bar kit. 7U, 6U (off center), 3U, 2.75U, 2.25U, 1.25U spacebars. The 1.25U space bar isn't suppose to look like that but a 1.25U space bar doesn't exist for XDA.
Spooknik
Dictated, but not read.
Technical Specs
-XDA Profile
-MX Compatible
-PBT ~1mm thick
-Compatible with ISO, HHKB, WKL, TKL, 65%, 75%, 40%, Planck, and more
-design by Spooknik https://www.reddit.com/user/Spooknik/
Current Status
We are starting off with an intrest check for XDA Belafonte kit. Please fill out the Google form if you're interested. All valid feedback will be considered.
Please leave a comment with any questions, comments or feedback.
Acknowledgments
Big thank you to onishima for the original concept for this set and gave me permission to draw inspiration from their work.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/colors_1024x1024.png?v=1530089778)
https://goo.gl/forms/D69DuLTK5tAjObIz1
(https://goo.gl/forms/D69DuLTK5tAjObIz1)
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Why are the alphas so small?
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Why are the alphas so small?
Seems to be the same font size as modifiers… I don't really like it that much either.
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Will the legends actually be set in Futura? I’m a huge sucker for that typeface.
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Looks great! I love the typeface.
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Why are the alphas so small?
Seems to be the same font size as modifiers… I don't really like it that much either.
The intent was to have a inform look, so yes everything is in the same size font. It doesn't help that I made the renders different image sizes so the alphas look tinier than they would compared to the modifiers. Here's and older render with everything together:
(https://i.imgur.com/0QRUZHn.jpg)
Will the legends actually be set in Futura? I’m a huge sucker for that typeface.
Yes :D
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Looks great! I love the typeface.
Thank you!
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This looks really great!
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Love the colors. I wish I were more into the profile else I'd be in. Great movie too.
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This looks great! Would an ergodox set be possible? Even if they are just blanks in the accent colors.
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I like it, but agree that the font size is a bit too small.
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Love it, small font and all.
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Is 1mm thickness normal for XDA caps?
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Is 1mm thickness normal for XDA caps?
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Yes, I believe so. All of my XDA Canvas keycaps are 1mm.
(https://i.imgur.com/9Jq51A6.jpg)
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Well, I'm a MASSIVE sucker for "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou" and this theme is definitely something meat and subtle. Just like I like it! :thumb:
Looking forward for more info. :)
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Awesome! Now I have to watch the movie again.
"He's the Zissou!"
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I'm also a bit afraid about the possible final render of some novelties:
- the outline text, I wonder if the strokes aren't too thin.
- the contrast between yellow and white on the 1.25u mods
Also, I would make the red cap in strokes too so it'd fit better with the other icons.
Btw, was wondering, what about Futura license? Can you use it for commercial purposes provided you have bought it?
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I'm also a bit afraid about the possible final render of some novelties:
- the outline text, I wonder if the strokes aren't too thin.
- the contrast between yellow and white on the 1.25u mods
Also, I would make the red cap in strokes too so it'd fit better with the other icons.
Btw, was wondering, what about Futura license? Can you use it for commercial purposes provided you have bought it?
Excellent feedback thanks for taking the time to give it.
The strokes on the outline text may very well be too thin, we need to talk with the manufacturer and see what's possible. The 1.25U novelties, I'm thinking of changing the yellow to red. This is also exactly how they appear in the flim.
On the subject of the Futura license, my CorelDraw came with the font which from what I understand you can use any font included in this product in a commercial product.
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I'm also a bit afraid about the possible final render of some novelties:
- the outline text, I wonder if the strokes aren't too thin.
- the contrast between yellow and white on the 1.25u mods
Also, I would make the red cap in strokes too so it'd fit better with the other icons.
Btw, was wondering, what about Futura license? Can you use it for commercial purposes provided you have bought it?
Excellent feedback thanks for taking the time to give it.
The strokes on the outline text may very well be too thin, we need to talk with the manufacturer and see what's possible. The 1.25U novelties, I'm thinking of changing the yellow to red. This is also exactly how they appear in the flim.
On the subject of the Futura license, my CorelDraw came with the font which from what I understand you can use any font included in this product in a commercial product.
No problem, always a pleasure to help on design stuff.
IMO it'll look better with red indeed. But you could also look if you can make revere dye-sub and get like yellow and white legend on blue keycap for example.
Good to know for the Corel Draw licence!
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Hello everyone, we've update the post with some revised designs for the kit. I took a lot of the community's feedback into account. Thanks to everyone who took the time to give me their input. Hope you'll find the new changes are an improvement.
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I am in love with this set. I really hope you bring it to fruition.
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Can we get an Ergodox kit? I'd much rather see this on my daily driver instead of a board I only occasionally use.
I'd be fine (and personally would prefer) if it were just blanks in the same colorway.
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I will follow this.. i like it very much
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any way to get a control/function key in the Estaban set as a sub for caps lock so we wouldn't have to buy a whole Pele kit for it?
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Very interested in this set, the revisions are great. I'm wondering if it would possible to add an extra 1.5u SYS key to the Jane set (to achieve correct HHKB style legends, i.e. 1u alt, 1.5 sys)? That way I'd be covered by Zissou, Esteban and Jane...
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Any updates? Eagerly awaiting this
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I'm building a 40% keyboard, I would need Zissou + Jane only if Jane has 1.25u SYS... (or blank)
guess I will have to grab Kingsley also :D
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Bump! This is one of the most beautiful sets I´ve seen. Huge plus with the Klaus Kit for us scandinavians :)
I´m definitely pre-ordering this as soon as it becomes available.
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This is delicious.
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LOVE THIS. Count me in for alphas, mods, numpad, 40% and novelties.
Any updates?
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This certainly peaks my interest. Would like to know when this might launch!
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This set is GREAT without being too obvious. Some of the other Wes Anderson world sets are a bit garish for my tastes, but I love the color combinations here.
Looking forward to GB phase!
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I really like this set as well. I hope it actually happens. :thumb:
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Did this set ever get made?
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Did this set ever get made?
It’s being run in GMK on drop right now. https://drop.com/buy/drop-mito-gmk-belafonte-custom-keycap-set
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Did this set ever get made?
It’s being run in GMK on drop right now. https://drop.com/buy/drop-mito-gmk-belafonte-custom-keycap-set
Worth mentioning that it's a different set and a different designer.
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Mmmmmmmmm! Finally another XDA set on geekhack that I can find. Been really liking how XDA and DSA look and feel, will need more of this profile for sure.