[IC] GMK CYL OG Extensions | GB July 15 - Aug 12

[busytimmy]

GMK CYL OG Extensions

   

IC FORM

GB CONFIRMED - July 15 to August 12

This is my first IC, please use lube.
Looking to gauge interest and obtain feedback on kitting.


Why?

My goal with these kits is to extend the usefulness of GMK sets like Hineybeige and Dolch R5 for keyboard layouts where you might prefer a less aggressive bottom row profile, particularly those with winkeys.

If you love beige and dolch sets (like me) but prefer a R4 bottom row for non-TKL layouts like 60, 65, 1800, etc., then this is the extension kit for you. 

Also taking the opportunity to offer 1.5 super and 1u alt keys, for HHKB enjoyers.


R4 Kit

Macros Kit

Colours
Beige Kits:
GMK U9/L9 / CR

Dolch Kits:
GMK N9/CC / CP

WoB Kits:
GMK CR / WS1

Note: Windows and Menu keys will be manufactured in UV-print

Pricing & Vendors

Pricing:
R4 kit ~$45 USD
Macro kit ~$30 USD

Vendors:

Daily Clack - OCE

NovelKeys - NA

Oblotzky Industries - EU

Prototypist - UK

zFrontier - CN/SEA

Sandkeys - Middle East

Board Renders

Daal by Ankit

Cypher by Cable Car Designs

Seis Cero by Daji

Oku by NRD

Fossil by Carolina Mech

Big Thanks
Pensa (renders and general good looks)
Ankit, V, RadarNois (guidance and general good looks)

IC FORM

[busytimmy]

Change Log

April 2nd, 2024
•   Addition of WoB kit
•   Replacement of one 1.5u and one 1.25u alt key for alt gr keys

May 9th, 2024
•   Removal of WoB kit (see faq and lower in the thread)
•   Updated renders to include 1.5u Hangul control & alt

June 5th, 2024
•   Vendors added

June 9th, 2024
•   Topic renamed from 'GMK CYL R4 OG' to 'GMK CYL OG Extensions'
•   WoB Kit added back in
•   Macros Kit added

July 12th, 2024
•   GB dates confirmed and indicative pricing added

FAQ

1.   Will you consider this amazing set in WoB as well?
Yes! Enough people have requested this to make it viable. See change log.

2.   ne alt gr avail?
Yes! Enough people have requested this to make it viable. See change log.

3.   Can we replace OG Windows and Menu keys with something else (sys, super, FN etc.)?
No, that would defeat the point of the set which is to have these 'OG' keys.

[caap]

 

[MoarCoffeePlzzz]

In for a beige set. 

[extrapriusplease]

timmy you son of a gun i am in so freaking hard 

[RadarNois]

Ayo making me break my GH post cherry

deffo in for multiple sets 

[LightningXI]

In for one of each, probably. Love the old school win keys.

[iamtragic]

Glorious. Any chance of including numpad text + icon enter?

[mcmcmc]

i'd like text fn but that's fine. cool! 

[Bunn3y]

I see Dolch I buy 

[vinnyy]

  Good luck on this timmy!! R4 Lovers rejoice!

[whirlwind]

In for a few kits, please consider WoB R4 kit too

[offbrandbiscuit]

Reserved simply because icon windows keys 

[Fraaaan]

Great project, GLWIC 

[JLC]

This is great! I'd be in for at least 2 sets.

[Rhienfo]

This is really cool to see, would like to have alt gr as well. GLWIC

[CircuitHero]

I was just thinking about how i'd like my Hineybeige set to be R4. In for multiple sets

[chigi22]

OMG perfection. In for one of each. Glad I waited to pull the trigger on whole ass sets just to get beige and dolch R4.

[juaninamilli]

In 100% for this. Thanks for making these an option for our special snowflake needs!

[ggggggg]

I'd be in on this if not for the windows logo keys (and that sad fax). Consider System or Super or anything else, really.

[headshot]

count me in, glwic

[Kokaloo]

What all these crappy r5 exclusive runs does to a mfer

[busytimmy]

Stoked to have so much feedback already, thank you all!

Likely changes at this stage:
- Include a WoB kit
- Replace one 1.5 and 1.25 alt key with alt gr keys

Keep the responses coming 

[twitchytheinsideman]

GLWS

Like others said before me: No Alt Gr? Wouldnt that be more “OG”

[Fraaaan]

GLWS

Like others said before me: No Alt Gr? Wouldnt that be more “OG”

Read the comment above yours.

[Rob27shred]

We've come full circle from R5 kits to R4 kits! Not really up my alley since I prefer R5 personally, but I do see the demand for this as there has been a good bit of GMK sets sold recently that had just R5 bottom rows. GLWIC!

[tom0]

I love the windows key but having another option would be nice too

[busytimmy]

Change Log and FAQ sections added (post #2) 

Edit: WoB Kit added and IC form updated

[azhdar]

Watching this

[Zestrion]

og winkeys and alt gr, so based

[syntezrx]

in for 1 of each, ****ing A job

[stomaha]

in for 2 of each.

[Delecomp]

In for 2 of each, really good job!

[mr_foggy]

R5 enjoyer but this is a good project. glwic

[lampmk]

please xbox backspace PLEASEEEEE

[twitchytheinsideman]

please xbox backspace PLEASEEEEE

that's r2

though i would like to own xbox backspace too

[mr_foggy]

please xbox backspace PLEASEEEEE

unsure how that would affect cost but it would be based af

[save_me]

perfect, interested in multiple sets.

[s3cr3tmyth]

In for one of each gl!

[dyrdevil]

definitely interested in dolch, might go for beige too

[crowcrowcrow]

PLEASE add the cool split backspace from gmk 9009 r1 into this it would really fit the theme of og PLEASE

[Keycap_Collector_95]

Love the classic windows logo and menu keys, in for a WoB.

[busytimmy]

Happy to share this project looks to be moving forward 

Some kitting updates based on further community feedback and discussion with vendors (FAQ updated):
- WoB kit won't be included unfortunately; we're going back to the original plan of beige and dolch kits only.
- Hangul control and alt keys will likely be included in 1.5u (beige and dolch). Loads of people asked for this. Awaiting updated quote from GMK.

[iamtragic]

Happy to share this project looks to be moving forward 

Some kitting updates based on further community feedback and discussion with vendors (FAQ updated):
- WoB kit won't be included unfortunately; we're going back to the original plan of beige and dolch kits only.
- Hangul control and alt keys will likely be included in 1.5u (beige and dolch). Loads of people asked for this. Awaiting updated quote from GMK.

Big win for the hangul lovers - much appreciated.

[Rob27shred]

please xbox backspace PLEASEEEEE

You know what, I second this! A 1.5u R2 Xbox backspace key would have me grabbing a kit just for that!

[twitchytheinsideman]

please xbox backspace PLEASEEEEE

You know what, I second this! A 1.5u R2 Xbox backspace key would have me grabbing a kit just for that!

add a separate full kit of icon mods while you are at it.

both beige and dolch icon mod kits are super hard and expensive to acquire. for beige it is 9009 R1 (2016) and for dolch it is Dolch R1 (2014) and Burgundy R1 (2017) that last had icon mods (with xbox backspace)

imo icon mods are also part of OG history. so would definitely fit the theme of this set!

[Rob27shred]

please xbox backspace PLEASEEEEE

You know what, I second this! A 1.5u R2 Xbox backspace key would have me grabbing a kit just for that!

add a separate full kit of icon mods while you are at it.

both beige and dolch icon mod kits are super hard and expensive to acquire. for beige it is 9009 R1 (2016) and for dolch it is Dolch R1 (2014) and Burgundy R1 (2017) that last had icon mods (with xbox backspace)

imo icon mods are also part of OG history. so would definitely fit the theme of this set!

Probably asking a bit much from where this ideal started so I doubt it. Although this is also a great ideal, might even be something that could run on its own merit TBH.

[Lysol_]

love only question i have is that are spacebars possible? like 6u/6.25u/7u?

[fwoggit]

need

[mr_foggy]

please xbox backspace PLEASEEEEE

You know what, I second this! A 1.5u R2 Xbox backspace key would have me grabbing a kit just for that!

add a separate full kit of icon mods while you are at it.

both beige and dolch icon mod kits are super hard and expensive to acquire. for beige it is 9009 R1 (2016) and for dolch it is Dolch R1 (2014) and Burgundy R1 (2017) that last had icon mods (with xbox backspace)

imo icon mods are also part of OG history. so would definitely fit the theme of this set!

we definitely need something like this