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Offline Nutbotty

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[IC] GMK/SA Pyramid
« on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 07:51:00 »
IC Form HERE (https://goo.gl/forms/xdzu34w7RRc880lI3)

Link to IC on /r/mk: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/7u9z8s/ic_gmksa_pyramid/

Link to IC on /r/mm: https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/7ua1gk/ic_gmksa_pyramid/

Link to IC on Deskthority: https://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/gmk-sa-pyramid-t18181.html#p398884

KLE Renders https://imgur.com/a/WBk4k (Rendered using SA profile)

2D Designs https://imgur.com/a/TWvJV



Inspiration

GMK/SA Pyramid is an upcoming set with a color scheme based off of the cover art for the album "Pyramid" https://imgur.com/1usvgkF), by The Alan Parson's Project. The kit uses two shades of gray as base colors, with orange and cyan legends and accents in an attempt to recreate the general balance of colors in the original image.

GMK or SA Profile

The feedback we really want to hear from this IC is what profile the community is more interested in. There are ups and downs to both profiles due to the different manufacturers and the requirements they each have. Either way it goes, the set will still be made of ABS plastic with double shot legends, and use MX stems.

GMK

Cherry profile
MOQ of 250 units (This is due to the set using custom colors)
~$150 per base kit (Will update after hearing back from GMK)
Manufactured by GMK/Uniqey

SA

 SA profile
 $140 at 150 MOQ (Base kit)
 $140 at 100 MOQ (Base kit)
 Probably a longer lead time
 Manufactured by either Signature Plastics or Maxkey

These prices are not finalized, and will be updated as we continue to get community feedback and work with potential manufacturers.

Kits

Base kit



Let us know if you think anything should be added to the base kit. Target price is around $140-$150.

Space bar kit



Were targeting around $25 for the space bar kit.

ErgoDox kit



This set might be hard to reach MOQ, but we'll just have to see how popular the set becomes. We'd like to target around $50-$60, but again will change based on interest for it.

Novelties

Currently, we don't have a novelty set fully developed. We're playing with a few ideas for designs, but we also want to get other ideas from the community before we finalize the set. There will most likely be another interest check for just the novelties after this one, where we will finalize the designs.

Whats Next?

If this set gets enough interest, we'll be getting some high quality renders to better show off the set.

We will also likely launch a secondary IC based off of the feedback we received from this IC.

The point of this interest check is to help tailor the set to the communities needs. If you dislike part of or need something else added to the set, let us know. Any and all feedback is appreciated, and we hope to see you all in a GB soon!

Thanks!

Full album: https://imgur.com/a/HN2Yh

Update: After getting a bit of feedback, I'm going to slightly shift the colors. Some people really like it, but others feel like it's too close to some existing sets, which I completely understand. The goal of these changes is to keep the feel of the kit, while seperating from the other kits people have mentioned. I'll update again when I get home and make a mockup of the new scheme. Thanks you everyone for the feedback so far, it's all been constructive and really helpful!

Update 2: 1.75 shift and Fn key, plus a few 1u pieces for compatability will all be added due to popular demand!
« Last Edit: Wed, 31 January 2018, 11:56:19 by Nutbotty »

Offline mousetrap00

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Re: [IC] GMK/SA Pyramid
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 08:07:36 »
It's nice and i like the colors. But kinda feels like a knock-off of miami nights tho. Thats just me.

Offline hhkbp2

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Re: [IC] GMK/SA Pyramid
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 08:13:45 »
I prefer the modifiers having consistent symbols, either all icons or all characters. And it's nice to have some novelties keys.

Offline Oblotzky

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Re: [IC] GMK/SA Pyramid
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 08:18:54 »
This looks like a Pyramid color Scheme to me...

Offline TalkingTree

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Re: [IC] GMK/SA Pyramid
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 08:31:16 »
GMK Strogg is similar but I guess the idea was dropped.
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Offline mousetrap00

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Re: [IC] GMK/SA Pyramid
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 09:13:28 »
With all the keysets being produced, I'm kinda liking how unique gmk rainbow was. It's like names are the only ones being changed. Theyre not ugly, juts waaay too many releases of the same concept

Offline Anaconda

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Re: [IC] GMK/SA Pyramid
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 09:27:36 »
I would love to see this in made by gmk.

Offline pixelpusher

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Re: [IC] GMK/SA Pyramid
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 09:30:33 »
A warmer tone version of this theme:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91813

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I like both.  I also like both profiles.  Would be a tough choice.