Author Topic: Do you guys want free keycaps with lotus flower icon? (Read 24767 times)

Kacee · « **on:** Tue, 08 March 2011, 22:19:03 »

Update 3:

Hello guys, here come the updates (please read carefully)

1. It's unintentionally as stated earlier, I can't afford 150 keys as said, just 20 (sorry about that, I thought it's $0.4/key, turned out $4/key)
2. I'm going to drop the modifier keys, because I need to save it to make keys with another icon on it (hint: if you want some Vietnam flag modifier, speak up!!)
3. So, with only the ESC key left, if you want one, send your vote to 7bit_vote with this "LOTUSESC 1" (without the quotes of course, and please don't vote more than 1)
4. I'll settle the payment with 7bit later, you will get billed for it, but don't worry, just send your total billed amount minus the cost for the LOTUSESC key.

Finally, I haven't been in touch with 7bit cause I know he must has a lot to do, so please don't ask him about this key, ask me, I'll make sure the payment get settled and these keys produced.

Update 2:

This is the lotus graphics on the keycap...

Update 1:

7bit has answered and agreed to make this happen!!!

It's not decided whether it's 1 1x row 1, or 2 1.25x row 4, so please forgive me if the set you want won't make it into production, I need the design to be finalized first.

Original:

I will order:

20x keycaps, 1x, row 1, to replace ESC key, or whatever key on first two row of Cherry MX based keyboard.

These keycaps will come as white (WA) with pink lotus flower icon on it (haven't decided on which shade of pink yet)

I will give these keycaps out for anyone who want them, for free, absolute no $$ charged.

However, if 7bit is too busy to distribute them along with your round 3 shipments, you will have to pay the shipping cost.

I live in Vietnam, so I will have to ask someone here, to help me with the shipping out, I'll try to ask for my friends in USA to help with this, too.

I don't have the design just yet, my designer is working on it, I'll update soon with some previews.

But, there's always a catch, and here are some:

1. Please limit to 1 set per person, that means 1 1x key or 2 1.25x keys.
2. If anyone see those keycaps and ask you what it is, please tell them it's the Vietnam national flower, Lotus!!!

Thank you, and please declare your interest here if you feel so.

Zykos · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 08 March 2011, 22:51:02 »

A free key? Why not? I am definitely interested.

noodles256 · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 08 March 2011, 23:05:05 »

free keys are beast

squarebox · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 08 March 2011, 23:13:08 »

Interested in 2x1.25 keys.
I love Vietnam ever since I saw the Top Gear Vietnam episode.

calavera · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 08 March 2011, 23:17:11 »

Free key caps, can't say no. Count me in for which ever.
Unless the flower has some kind of hidden meaning that I'm not aware of.

ejsteven · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 00:06:44 »

Generous offer! I'm certainly up for one

Edit: Prefer the 2 1.25x row 4 but I'd be happy with a row 1 as well!

zaerst · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 01:43:17 »

Me too

GoodKnight · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 02:47:45 »

I'm in for a key. 1x ESC key if possible.

Kacee · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 02:47:52 »

Post #1 updated. I'll have the design ready and decide on which key to make.

If you can tell me which (2 1.25x row 4 or 1 1x row 1) key set you prefer, it will be easier for me to decide. Thank you.

Kacee · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 03:37:50 »

Graphics added...

Ekaros · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 04:11:12 »

Free? Why not... Might even throw something extra for trouble...

Kacee · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 05:29:57 »

Sorry guys, I think there's a misunderstanding between me and 7bit, I thought 1 unit key is $0.4/key if at least 25 are to be produced. It turned out that is not true, more like $3/key...

So please refrain from signing up for more free keys until I got the exact price for these keys to be made.

Those who declared you interest above, these keys will still be made no matter what, you will still get yours

slueth · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 12:37:58 »

I am in also

.
Lol damn it did I enter too late

Kacee · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 12:46:16 »

not to worry, I might not afford to keep my words to make 150 keys but about 20-30 keys isn't a problem... I'm just waiting to see how do I distribute these keys and then you guys can signup.

wanabe · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 12:48:26 »

pretty neat logo, i like it

wanabe · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 13:07:15 »

when i turn my head, i see an angry version of this guy...

.............well i did at first

QQcumber · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 13:14:22 »

Not sure what the 1xrow 1.25xrow is all about, but I'll take whichever one fits on a Leopold. Please and thank you ^^

7bit · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 13:58:21 »

Quote from: QQcumber;308602

Not sure what the 1xrow 1.25xrow is all about, but I'll take whichever one fits on a Leopold. Please and thank you ^^

1x is a key for the function row, the other is the bottom row (1.25x a normal key (which is 1x)).

If the Leopold has 1.25 units kes in the bottom row, this is your key!

Broncosoozie · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 14:02:11 »

Can't say no to free keys, and the design looks cool too!

Count me in if there's any left after everything is calculated out.

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 14:07:52 »

Quote from: Broncosoozie;308638

Can't say no to free keys, and the design looks cool too!

Agreed. If/when it's done I'd just like the single key. 'Though a replacement for the Windows keys would be nice.

QQcumber · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 09 March 2011, 14:26:50 »

Quote from: 7bit;308635

1x is a key for the function row, the other is the bottom row (1.25x a normal key (which is 1x)).

If the Leopold has 1.25 units kes in the bottom row, this is your key!

Ah ok, thank you for clearing that up 7bit. On that note, I would like one 1.25x key. Thanks

Kacee · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 04:00:45 »

I'm finishing up the designs then I'll submit them to 7bit, this is great

overvu · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 04:12:19 »

Awesome design!

"Nelumbo nucifera, known by a number of names including Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India, or simply Lotus"

Sacred Lotus makes it sound epic...

**2nd glance**
Bean of India??!? What a wimp.

CeeSA · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 04:18:28 »

i would like to have
1 1x key

blainchen · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 05:05:17 »

I would take 2* 1.5 if possible.

Thanks a lot for this great stuff!

jdreamer · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 05:41:07 »

If it's free, then, definitely yesss!

kill will · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 07:20:09 »

lol dongs

phillip · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 07:44:57 »

free is always good but i'd pay for a key if i had to

overvu · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 07:49:31 »

Quote from: phillip;309059

free is always good but i'd pay for a key if i had to

Same here.
1 to replace the red archiss escape key would be cool

hottrout · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 08:21:10 »

They look really good. My wife would probably like this on her keyboard so please count me in. Hell I am unlikely to ever order this many key caps in my life again.

Please sir may I have a lotus key cap.

strum4h · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:35:48 »

Looks cool I want one =)

DanGWanG · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:37:56 »

I'll take a hundred of them.

Just kidding, I'll take one

7bit_vote · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:39:21 »

I'm off for holly days until Sunday 20th March 2011!

The vote-system will work without me. Just send your order lists to me, 7bit_vote.

You will get some statistics from time to time.

Don't ask 7bit or me any questions during that time. We will not answer!

There will be no update of payment status. Anybody should keep track of that themselves! It is sufficient to pay when I'm back again.

For questions, please read the first post in the main thread.

Have a lot of fun ...

Kacee · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 11:24:38 »

Hello guys, here come the updates (please read carefully)

1. It's unintentionally as stated earlier, I can't afford 150 keys as said, just 20 (sorry about that, I thought it's $0.4/key, turned out $4/key)
2. I'm going to drop the modifier keys, because I need to save it to make keys with another icon on it (hint: if you want some Vietnam flag modifier, speak up!!)
3. So, with only the ESC key left, if you want one, send your vote to 7bit_vote with this "LOTUSESC 1" (without the quotes of course, and please don't vote more than 1)
4. I'll settle the payment with 7bit later, you will get billed for it, but don't worry, just send your total billed amount minus the cost for the LOTUSESC key.

Finally, I haven't been in touch with 7bit cause I know he must has a lot to do, so please don't ask him about this key, ask me, I'll make sure the payment get settled and these keys produced.

ranm · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 14:02:59 »

As I am Vietnamese, I'm actually more interested in the Vietnam flag modifier!

LONGZILLA · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 14:18:31 »

Quote from: Kacee;309182

Hello guys, here come the updates (please read carefully)

1. It's unintentionally as stated earlier, I can't afford 150 keys as said, just 20 (sorry about that, I thought it's $0.4/key, turned out $4/key)
2. I'm going to drop the modifier keys, because I need to save it to make keys with another icon on it (hint: if you want some Vietnam flag modifier, speak up!!)
3. So, with only the ESC key left, if you want one, send your vote to 7bit_vote with this "LOTUSESC 1" (without the quotes of course, and please don't vote more than 1)
4. I'll settle the payment with 7bit later, you will get billed for it, but don't worry, just send your total billed amount minus the cost for the LOTUSESC key.

Finally, I haven't been in touch with 7bit cause I know he must has a lot to do, so please don't ask him about this key, ask me, I'll make sure the payment get settled and these keys produced.

Thanks for setting this up, definitely in for 1 Lotus-ESC.

How about the "real" vietnam flag modifier key :biggrin:

Either way, I'd probably in for one as well, although my family probably wouldn't appreciate the star flag

overvu · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 17:04:41 »

Vietnam hereeeeeee

n12 · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 18:30:33 »

Very nice of you.

kill will · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 19:48:40 »

vietnam here. any buckling spring keys would be greatly appreciated.

Hak Foo · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 20:48:54 »

Honestly, I see plenty of appeal in the Viet Nam flag, even aside from its political significance. As "red key with a yellow star design" it would be an interesting entry in the range of modifier keys (Mac cloverleaf, custom-set diamond, Windows logo, penguin, etc.)

Given the long-running hatred towards Windows keys by some, I'd think a nice bright 'danger red' design would be popular.

However, since it would look weird on my G80 with the two-tone keys, and because I'm trying to find an ALPS board to switch to anyway, I'm not actually interested in one.

Kacee · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:44:02 »

@longzilla: I'm not trying to get us into some politics-related discussion here, but your idea of "real" Vietnam isn't funny, anymore, that's it.

@all: If you want some Vietnam flag (yellow star on red background) keys, I'll giveaway some

Chobopants · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:48:03 »

As Vietnamese food (PHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) is literally my favorite food in the entire world, hell yeah I'm in.

kill will · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 23:18:45 »

eff that star vietnam flag! u commy!

gianghaiphong · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 12:17:37 »

I'm in for being a Vietnamese. I guess there's neither need for registration with 7bit_vote nor care about shipping cost, as you may give it to me directly. If there are still a Lotus ESC Keycap for free, let me in and I promise to tell everyone who ask me what's on the keycap: Vietnamese Lotus, not Indian national flower, and I can recite along with an old Vietnamese poem:

"What's in the pond that can be compared to a lotus?
Green leaves, white flowers furnished with yellow bubs."

and also tell them how I get this keycap for free. hehe.

Canuck21 · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 15 March 2011, 18:16:36 »

Quote from: longzilla;309316

Either way, I'd probably in for one as well, although my family probably wouldn't appreciate the star flag

There's no way I'm going to use the Communist Vietnamese flag, my family would disown me.

LONGZILLA · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 15 March 2011, 19:30:06 »

Quote from: Canuck21;312354

There's no way I'm going to use the Communist Vietnamese flag, my family would disown me.

:biggrin:

7bit · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 24 March 2011, 14:31:21 »

Can please someone provide me an SVG graphic?

I just don't find one in this thread!!!

I need it today!

Should look like this (we need only the black stuff, the rest must be transparent):

Tranquilite · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 24 March 2011, 15:14:41 »

Here. If you need any other modifications done, I will see what I can do.

Kacee · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 24 March 2011, 15:34:06 »

I have the SVG file already, but forgot to upload it.

Sorry about that, will be ready in a few hours when I got to my office.

7bit · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 24 March 2011, 15:59:49 »

Quote from: Tranquilite;317869

Here. If you need any other modifications done, I will see what I can do.

OK, perfect!

Thanks!

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Author Topic: Do you guys want free keycaps with lotus flower icon? (Read 24767 times)