[IC] ePBT Blank Blue Keyset (imsto replica) - SAMPLE IS HERE!

[LightningXI]

success!!

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comparison left to right: original imsto used daily for 7 years, original imsto stored in a box for 7 years, new epbt set

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The 6.25u spacebar did come a little bit warped but that's to be expected.

The homing keys are scoop/bar hybrids, I have requested that they all be bar-only. I've also inquired about adding the ISO enter.

The texture is pretty much identical. Sound is a little bit different, a bit higher pitched where as the imsto ones are a bit more muted.

Soonnnnnnn

HELL YEAH


Please include the scoop ones as well

Those Clacks tho

[Acereconkeys]

+1 on keeping around the scooped+bar ones. I've come around to those from using a set with em.

Either way, super hyped. Nice progress.

[Atlantic]

+2 on scooped homing keys. Aside from that it's looking superb!

[nickheller]

Looking forward to this 

[Sifo]

We may be stuck with the bar/scoop hybrids anyway. I know my solution will just be to buy 2 sets, because for some reason the numpad 5 comes with a regular bar homing key.

[o3okevin]

Can't wait 

[ARSLOCK]

+3 for scoops... any idea on timeline/vendors yet?

[Sifo]

+3 for scoops... any idea on timeline/vendors yet?

mechanicalkeyboards.com as of right now will be stocking them, no timeline but will put in the order asap once I confirm details

[switchnollie]

success!!

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comparison left to right: original imsto used daily for 7 years, original imsto stored in a box for 7 years, new epbt set

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The 6.25u spacebar did come a little bit warped but that's to be expected.

The homing keys are scoop/bar hybrids, I have requested that they all be bar-only. I've also inquired about adding the ISO enter.

The texture is pretty much identical. Sound is a little bit different, a bit higher pitched where as the imsto ones are a bit more muted.

Soonnnnnnn

Really like the comparison there 😎

[Atlantic]

Any chance for eu proxies? If not I'd be looking at paying easily 40+ for shipping and handling fees / import tax which doesn't sound very exciting.

[Sifo]

Any chance for eu proxies? If not I'd be looking at paying easily 40+ for shipping and handling fees / import tax which doesn't sound very exciting.

not this time around but feel free to contact your favourite keycap vendor and ask them to stock these. They can get them directly from the manufacturer or through kbdfans. I'm just here to make sure the color is right.

[Popopro]

Any chance for eu proxies? If not I'd be looking at paying easily 40+ for shipping and handling fees / import tax which doesn't sound very exciting.

not this time around but feel free to contact your favourite keycap vendor and ask them to stock these. They can get them directly from the manufacturer or through kbdfans. I'm just here to make sure the color is right.

Wait so will KBDFans be stocking these?

[Sifo]

Any chance for eu proxies? If not I'd be looking at paying easily 40+ for shipping and handling fees / import tax which doesn't sound very exciting.

not this time around but feel free to contact your favourite keycap vendor and ask them to stock these. They can get them directly from the manufacturer or through kbdfans. I'm just here to make sure the color is right.

Wait so will KBDFans be stocking these?

Not sure lol that's up to them. They've been helping me with communicating with ePBT but I'm not sure if they intend to stock them or not that's entirely up to them.

[rockydbull]

Throwing in my vote for bar only if possible so I can use them on south facing silent switches.

Color match looks great

[Pluto19]

success!!

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comparison left to right: original imsto used daily for 7 years, original imsto stored in a box for 7 years, new epbt set

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The 6.25u spacebar did come a little bit warped but that's to be expected.

The homing keys are scoop/bar hybrids, I have requested that they all be bar-only. I've also inquired about adding the ISO enter.

The texture is pretty much identical. Sound is a little bit different, a bit higher pitched where as the imsto ones are a bit more muted.

Soonnnnnnn

Looking awesome, Sifo!

[Sifo]

we've run into a slight hiccup, MOQ has been raised to 200 and I am trying to find a proxy so that Mk.com doesn't have to broker the import. working on it

[growler]

So excited for this, and then hoping someone nails the Hangul for a round 2!

growler

[ReverbSlush]

Hopefully it hits. I’m in for a set pls!

[ARSLOCK]

we've run into a slight hiccup, MOQ has been raised to 200 and I am trying to find a proxy so that Mk.com doesn't have to broker the import. working on it

I think this could be a successful gb if someone was up to it, I know I personally would like a few sets

[Sifo]

proxy tentatively secured, things are moving again. potentially other regional vendors will be stocking some sets. stay tuned

[Sifo]

EU vendor hopped on, confirming details with manufacturer and then ordering asap.

[o3okevin]

bless up

[Sifo]

waiting for invoice to start production.

ISO is confirmed, and it'll have the scoop/bar hybrid abomination of a homing key but whatever. You can buy 2 sets if you want flat bars (the numpad 5 comes with a flat bar for some reason.......)

MechanicalKeyboards.com, MyKeyboard.eu and ApexKeyboards.ca will be stocking these.

Pre-order goes live tomorrow for ApexKeyboards. Other regions gotta wait until they arrive.

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Elzy-chan says thanks

[_ODIN_]

waiting for invoice to start production.

ISO is confirmed, and it'll have the scoop/bar hybrid abomination of a homing key but whatever. You can buy 2 sets if you want flat bars (the numpad 5 comes with a flat bar for some reason.......)

MechanicalKeyboards.com, MyKeyboard.eu and ApexKeyboards.ca will be stocking these.

Pre-order goes live tomorrow for ApexKeyboards. Other regions gotta wait until they arrive.

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Elzy-chan says thanks

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[EMC Labs]

ready

[Tom_Kazansky]

waiting for invoice to start production.

ISO is confirmed, and it'll have the scoop/bar hybrid abomination of a homing key but whatever. You can buy 2 sets if you want flat bars (the numpad 5 comes with a flat bar for some reason.......)

MechanicalKeyboards.com, MyKeyboard.eu and ApexKeyboards.ca will be stocking these.

Pre-order goes live tomorrow for ApexKeyboards. Other regions gotta wait until they arrive.

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Elzy-chan says thanks

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KBDFans does not stock these? :(

[Sifo]

waiting for invoice to start production.

ISO is confirmed, and it'll have the scoop/bar hybrid abomination of a homing key but whatever. You can buy 2 sets if you want flat bars (the numpad 5 comes with a flat bar for some reason.......)

MechanicalKeyboards.com, MyKeyboard.eu and ApexKeyboards.ca will be stocking these.

Pre-order goes live tomorrow for ApexKeyboards. Other regions gotta wait until they arrive.

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Elzy-chan says thanks

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KBDFans does not stock these? :(

they did not seem interested to stock any for themselves when I asked them to help me produce them.

Maybe they'll buy extras? Not sure.

[LightningXI]

I love Elzy-chan

[Popopro]

waiting for invoice to start production.

ISO is confirmed, and it'll have the scoop/bar hybrid abomination of a homing key but whatever. You can buy 2 sets if you want flat bars (the numpad 5 comes with a flat bar for some reason.......)

MechanicalKeyboards.com, MyKeyboard.eu and ApexKeyboards.ca will be stocking these.

Pre-order goes live tomorrow for ApexKeyboards. Other regions gotta wait until they arrive.

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Elzy-chan says thanks

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KBDFans does not stock these? :(

they did not seem interested to stock any for themselves when I asked them to help me produce them.

Maybe they'll buy extras? Not sure.

Hmmm, I asked Sherry a few hours ago about these and she told me that they would be interested in selling these if you were ok with them.

[Sifo]

waiting for invoice to start production.

ISO is confirmed, and it'll have the scoop/bar hybrid abomination of a homing key but whatever. You can buy 2 sets if you want flat bars (the numpad 5 comes with a flat bar for some reason.......)

MechanicalKeyboards.com, MyKeyboard.eu and ApexKeyboards.ca will be stocking these.

Pre-order goes live tomorrow for ApexKeyboards. Other regions gotta wait until they arrive.

More

Elzy-chan says thanks

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KBDFans does not stock these? :(

they did not seem interested to stock any for themselves when I asked them to help me produce them.

Maybe they'll buy extras? Not sure.

Hmmm, I asked Sherry a few hours ago about these and she told me that they would be interested in selling these if you were ok with them.

sure they're the ones helping me get them made lol I'm fine with it as long as it doesn't delay my production schedule or conflict with my vendors.

I would appreciate if they asked me directly though since I've been working with wei this whole time.

[CaptainVinceO2]

  As of now it is up for pre-orders on my site ApexKeyboards.ca other sites will have it up for pre-order later.

[Sifo]

I've been informed about the current ongoing ePBT delays however since we aren't waiting for dyesub, only keycaps, I am hoping to have them in stock by end of the year. This is just an estimate, you know how it goes in this hobby. Production should start next week.

For now if you are in Canada feel free to pre order via apexkeyboards.ca, quantities are limited.

[dabeshu]

So if I'm reading this correctly--and I live in the US--there would be 40 sets already available? I purchased this yesterday as soon as I saw it.  Absolutely a must-buy, thanks for running this, been wanting it since I saw your vid :DD

[Sifo]

So if I'm reading this correctly--and I live in the US--there would be 40 sets already available? I purchased this yesterday as soon as I saw it.  Absolutely a must-buy, thanks for running this, been wanting it since I saw your vid :DD

40 sets available for pre-order through Canadian proxy. they're not here yet. will be available on mechanicalkeyboards.com for USA too when they arrive.

I want to be hopeful and say that they'll be in stock before the year is over but one has to expect delays.

[pixelpusher]

Definitely picking up a set when the us gb starts. 

I know you’ve stated you only want to do blue blanks, but perhaps someone else could pick up the torch and run some other colors. Would love a yolk yellow, orange, burgundy or teal blank ePBT set.

[Sifo]

pre order thread is up, new updates will be posted there from now on

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103335.0