[TECHKEYS.US upcoming keys] Hazardous Key Cap Set!

[Dabboo]

Hello Geek Hack!

I've been working away on ideas for new key cap designs and I've come back with this. I'm unsure if anyone's done any of these designs before but even if they have I doubt there is a full set.

Please do give me feedback if there's any other designs you'd like to see added/taken away from this set.
 
Dave.



Direct link to image is here: http://i.imgur.com/sWs3B.png


People interested:
- Dabboo (myself) (1 set)
- boost (1 set)
- jil_jil32 (2 sets)
- Elrick (4 sets)
- sirtetris (1 set)
- baldgye (1 set)
- elton5354 (1 set)
- feng (4 sets)
- paudash (2 sets)
- Laggy-gaga (2 sets)
- jcrouse (1 set)
- OrangeJewce (1 set)
- nikonf5 (2 sets)
- winzds (1 set)
- Internauta (1 set)
- Zwi (1 set)
- dorkvader (1-2 sets) (I'll presume 1 for now)
- precarious (1 set)
- Marclgw (1 set)
- lysol (1 set)
- 1391401 (1 set)
-WhiteFireDragon (1-2 sets) (I'll presume 1 for now)
- bnp70kr (1 set)
- Kaysa (1 set)
- rindorbrot (1 set)
- telepete (1 set)
- DanGWanG (1 set)
- RickyJ (1 set)
- Macrowave (1 set)
- danielucf (1-2 set/s) (I'll presume 1 for now)
- Permeability (1 set)
- The_Beast (1 set)
- YUIOP (1 set)
- JSchool (1 set)
- rowdy (1 set)
- Rob (1 set)
- mithinza (1 set)
- TheSoulhunter (1 set)
- Internetlad (1 set)
- Computer-Lab in Basement (1 set)
Total sets: 49

(Let me know if I've missed anyone or you've requested a set but aren't on the list.)

Update #1: 30/9/12
It's looking like i3oilermaker may be willing to help with this GB as he has far more knowledge than I do and he'll be a great asset in this. So thank you to him for that!

As far as the actual colours of the keys etc, yellow seems to be the go-to colour for this. Someone suggested white keys with the icons inside triangles as if they're on signs.
I was thinking about this and the issue I had was that the icons would need to be far smaller to fit in the triangle which would mean they would probably be harder to print especially in the case of the explosives icon.

However if the community is adamant about doing this then I have no issue with it.

I've also decided that there will be no more than 10 keys in this set otherwise it will likely become expensive but also because if we've got a maximum of 10 then these keys can be used on the number row form 1-0. If you've got an idea for a 10th key do suggest it otherwise I'll be sticking with 9.

Dave.

Update #2: 30/9/12

Okay final design is up, there are now total 12 key caps in this set as requested by a couple of people. This is so they can be used as either number keys or function keys. I've avoided the gas mask idea as I don't think it fits this set but I'd be happy to design one for a different GB if requested.

The extra 3 added are: corrosive materials, magnetic hazard and laser hazards.

This will probably add to the cost of the set but hopefully not by a lot.

This will probably the final design unless anyone has any big issues with the newer caps.

Dave.

Update #3: 1/10/12

Hey again,

I've had a few questions about the pricing of these caps and after talking to i3oilermaker wee're currently looking at around $2 per cap which totals $24 for the set.

I found this to be quite a reasonable price and it was cheaper than i imagined. If you'd like to withdraw your interested due to price please let me know.

Dave.

Update #4: 1/10/12

Okay folks,

I've been talking to i3oilermaker and we've agreed that there has been enough interest expressed in this set to warrant production.

i3oilermaker has talked to qtan about having them made and he should be getting some prototypes made in the nest 1-2 weeks.

After that i3oilermaker will be selling the sets directly from techkeys.us as this will ease the strain on money collection and distribution.

Please do sign up to the notification service at techkeys to be notified of when they will be available.

I'd like to thank you all for support my ideas and I'd also like to thank i3oilermaker for taking all of this on board.

if you've got any question regarding the set or anything else please do PM me.

Dave.

[metalliqaz]

Not bad at all.

[reaper]

Looking good there and I don't believe it's been done before except for the skull (Jolly Roger) and the Biohazard keycap (by ragnorock).  Anyway, they look good but I'm not sure I agree with the color. lol

[Sifo]

I've seen the nuke one as well.  A full set would be cool though

[Dabboo]

Looking good there and I don't believe it's been done before except for the skull (Jolly Roger) and the Biohazard keycap (by ragnorock).  Anyway, they look good but I'm not sure I agree with the color. lol

I'm always uncomfortable when using the colour yellow. I either end with something looking like a banana or vomit-coloured. Looking at it now, I think I've managed to fit both of those in, feel free to give me some hex codes or samples to try on them!

Dave.

[boost]

Count me in for a set. Color combo isn't bad.

[modulor]

Looks good!

[alaricljs]

Hmmm, for DS I'm pretty sure many of those are too detailed and/or have lines that are too thin.

Best of luck tho.

[metalliqaz]

Black on yellow ia good.

[hashbaz]

Good idea.  I like it.

[jil_jil32]

Yup! In for two if it happen!

[Dabboo]

Hmmm, for DS I'm pretty sure many of those are too detailed and/or have lines that are too thin.

Best of luck tho.

I was thinking about this, especially in the case of the explosive key cap. I would think it's too detailed to be DS. But maybe engraved and coloured black (if that's possible) would work?

There are a few different printing methods out there and I truly have no knowledge of how most of them work so it would be good to get the opinion of someone more knowledgeable, of whom there are many at GH.

Dave.

[Elrick]

Black on yellow ia good.

Always care about OH&S so I'm in too.  If it's in PBT, then I'll order 4 sets.

Got an idea of bashing up a keyboard, spilling paint, solvents, dirt and oil then installing these babies onto it.  Mining Style......

[Dabboo]

Black on yellow ia good.

Always care about OH&S so I'm in too.  If it's in PBT, then I'll order 4 sets.

Got an idea of bashing up a keyboard, spilling paint, solvents, dirt and oil then installing these babies onto it.  Mining Style......

I'd hope for PBT but I have no experience creating/running/starting/organizing a group buy so I'd need a tonne of help from someone else who knew what they were doing.

It does seem that there is a good amount of interest though, which is good, we'll have to wait and see if anyone is willing to help!

Dave.

[sirtetris]

Color should, if possible, be selected according to the standard of those sybmols. But it looks like that's already the case. :)

I'm in for 1 set. :)

[baldgye]

looks great I'd defo be in for a set... if it was to happen after my PayPal limit resets

[elton5354]

In4aS

[feng]

In for 4 sets. Thanks!

[paudash]

Very nice. In for 2 sets. Hope you do it.

[Dabboo]

It's great to see people so interested!

I do have a couple of issues though.

I have no experience running a group buy and I also have no experience in talking to manufacturers etc. Not only that, I have under 60 posts as of yet so I'm not allowed to.

Is there anyone who'd be willing to step up to this task? I'd love to see these key caps come to life!
 
Dave.

[Laggy-gaga]

take 2 sets for sure
ty

[jcrouse]

I'll take a set.

[tsangan]

It's great to see people so interested!

I do have a couple of issues though.

I have no experience running a group buy and I also have no experience in talking to manufacturers etc. Not only that, I have under 60 posts as of yet so I'm not allowed to.

Is there anyone who'd be willing to step up to this task? I'd love to see these key caps come to life!
 
Dave.

Just let the IC roll, someone will jump in

[IvanIvanovich]

I like this.

[OrangeJewce]

+1 Interest.

Cheers,

[nikonf5]

In for two sets.

Obviously dyesub as some of the designs would be too complicated for DS.
It would be nice if you could go through SP as they did for the Portal set http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31946.0 which came out beautiful.

The exclamation mark is a bit generic unless you wrap it in a triangle as shown on this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazard_symbol

There are more examples here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_goods and here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warning_sign

IMO, if you can do a colored symbol [see previous links] on white, that would work really well.

[Dabboo]

The exclamation mark is a bit generic unless you wrap it in a triangle as shown on this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazard_symbol

There are more examples here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_goods and here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warning_sign

IMO, if you can do a colored symbol [see previous links] on white, that would work really well.

I was thinking the same thing regarding how plain it looks. However I decided against it because in reality all of these symbols are in a triangle and I feel it would ruin the effect so put just one of them in the triangle.

However the rest of the community may feel otherwise so I'll do what the majority would like.

Dave.

[winzds]

1 set.
Thank you.that's cool.

[Internauta]

I'd be in for a set for sure, if the price is reasonable!

[Zwi]

I'm in for a set

[dorkvader]

I'm in for 1-2 depending on price and PBT.

Looks like you already have the SVG's made, just need to remove the triangle and change the colour. Excellent.

[precarious]

grumble grumble me hungry feed me 1 set

[Marclgw]

In for at least 1 =D

[IvanIvanovich]

I would like to ADD something to set...

I must have such a key.

[danielucf]

Looks like a cool set, I also want the nice key that lysol wants.

[1391401]

<expression of interest />

[Dabboo]

I would like to ADD something to set...

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I must have such a key.

This looks quite easy and simple to do.

I'm unsure of the deadlines of when all these keys need to be due in by for production but I've added this one into the original image and I've messaged i3oilermaker about it so hopefully it should be fine.

Here's a draft image of the singular key:


Dave.

[Elrick]

This looks quite easy and simple to do.

I'm unsure of the deadlines of when all these keys need to be due in by for production but I've added this one into the original image and I've messaged i3oilermaker about it so hopefully it should be fine.

This is just a query regarding the number of keys you want to make.  Currently it's Nine (9), would you be hard pressed to develop a total of Twelve (12) Hazard keys?

Just wanting more Fluoro Yellow/Black goodness along the whole Top Section (F1 - F12) of the keyboard.

There is for example the new "Chemical Weapon", "Laser Hazard" and "Magnetic Field" symbols.  Only referring to this site for these extra's;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazard_symbol

[metalliqaz]

If you need to fill it out with more ideas, you could just get yellow stripes like caution tape...
like this

Also, for computer-related, you could try a google image search for "static warning"

Elrick is right, a 1-12 function row is pretty cool.  Could even add a red "stop" sign for the esc key, no?

[Dabboo]

This looks quite easy and simple to do.

I'm unsure of the deadlines of when all these keys need to be due in by for production but I've added this one into the original image and I've messaged i3oilermaker about it so hopefully it should be fine.

This is just a query regarding the number of keys you want to make.  Currently it's Nine (9), would you be hard pressed to develop a total of Twelve (12) Hazard keys?

Just wanting more Fluoro Yellow/Black goodness along the whole Top Section (F1 - F12) of the keyboard.

There is for example the new "Chemical Weapon", "Laser Hazard" and "Magnetic Field" symbols.  Only referring to this site for these extra's;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazard_symbol

My original thinking was to stick to a maximum of 10 for the number keys but you do raise a good point about the F1-F12 idea.
My concern being this would likely make them more expensive for people (or does this community typically not worry too much about price?)
The other concern I had was I don't want to just fill the extra 3 keys with random symbols like metalliqaz said. I'd much raather keep to the symbols shown on signs.

The other idea I had for a key was the corrosive materials symbol as shown here:

But i don't know how well it would translate into a key cap as it is fairly detailed.

I'd be in for a set if it were done in different color (anything but yellow).

Unfortunately most of the people interested like the yellow and I don't want to change the current design too much otherwise people who were originally on board may not be too keen on the idea. Sorry!
However if more people begin to suggest another colour then I'm happy to change it.

Dave.

[Elrick]

My original thinking was to stick to a maximum of 10 for the number keys but you do raise a good point about the F1-F12 idea.
My concern being this would likely make them more expensive for people (or does this community typically not worry too much about price?)
The other concern I had was I don't want to just fill the extra 3 keys with random symbols like metalliqaz said. I'd much raather keep to the symbols shown on signs.

Dave.

About the Price Issue, that has never been a problem for me, but I don't know how the others feel......

Remember it's your Group Buy, hence go with whatever you feel comfortable with.  Don't let anyone else change your vision on these unique key-caps...... sorry if I spoke out of turn.

[Dabboo]

My original thinking was to stick to a maximum of 10 for the number keys but you do raise a good point about the F1-F12 idea.
My concern being this would likely make them more expensive for people (or does this community typically not worry too much about price?)
The other concern I had was I don't want to just fill the extra 3 keys with random symbols like metalliqaz said. I'd much raather keep to the symbols shown on signs.

Dave.

About the Price Issue, that has never been a problem for me, but I don't know how the others feel......

Remember it's your Group Buy, hence go with whatever you feel comfortable with.  Don't let anyone else change your vision on these unique key-caps...... sorry if I spoke out of turn.

No it's totally fine. I'd rather have a set that everyone likes and have lots of people own it than just have a set that only I like and few people own it.

I think I'll keep the cap on at 10 for now (just incase I add the corrosive or laser beam symbol) as there aren't too many other good looking symbols and I don't want to "dilute" the set.

Thanks for your opinion though, it is appreciated!

Dave.

[Internauta]

I was thinking maybe a gas mask symbol would look good for the 10th key cap. The gas mask would look nice if you could manage to find a good vector or create your own, i'm having problems finding a suitable one. Just my 2 cents.

[Elrick]

I was thinking maybe a gas mask symbol would look good for the 10th key cap. The gas mask would look nice if you could manage to find a good vector or create your own, i'm having problems finding a suitable one. Just my 2 cents.

The famous "Gas Mask".  I totally forgot about that one, until now.  Thanks for bringing it up, although I have no idea whether it would be popular for this key-set. 

I would truly love it if it gets made....... just my own personal opinion.

[demik]

nice colorway!

[WhiteFireDragon]

Interested in one, maybe 2, depending on final price of each set.

[Dabboo]

It's good to see so many people interested in this.

As requested I've added three extra keys totaling 12 keys. This will mean you can use them for your function buttons or for the number buttons.

If you've got any questions please let me know.

Dave.

[bnp70kr]

I'm certanly in for a set!

[Elrick]

It's good to see so many people interested in this.

As requested I've added three extra keys totaling 12 keys. This will mean you can use them for your function buttons or for the number buttons.

If you've got any questions please let me know.

Dave.

Untold buddy....... now it's a complete set.  A nice even dozen.

Could even add a red "stop" sign for the esc key, no?

He might have a point.  A red STOP sign for the ESC key would give that extra something special to add to the 12 yellow hazard keys.  Just something to consider when you are summarizing your complete designs for a hand over.

I don't care if it's double shot or PBT, they look superb.  Just give us your paypal address so we can start throwing some money your way.

Having 12/(13) on a dark coloured keyboard.  A True OH&S warning key-set so unique on this Forum and perfect for a Mining site.

[Kaysa]

Looking good, interested in one or two set depend on price.

[rindorbrot]

I'd be in for a 12 set of DyeSubs! I want electrical danger

[telepete]

YUUUP! In for one set.

[DanGWanG]

In for 1 set

[fl0w3n]

Sorry if it's been mentioned, but what's our price estimate for the set?  Depending on price, I'd be in...


Also, I think the keys look good in Yellow as you designed, with just the symbols on them.  However, the one Lysol posted looks better in that Orange vs the Yellow. 

[RickyJ]

In for one!

[Macrowave]

in for a set!

[danielucf]

In for one set for sure, maybe a second.

[Permeability]

Interested in a set!

[The_Beast]

In for one bro

[yuiop]

In for one set.

[JSchool]

I want one.

[Dabboo]

Sorry if it's been mentioned, but what's our price estimate for the set?  Depending on price, I'd be in...


Also, I think the keys look good in Yellow as you designed, with just the symbols on them.  However, the one Lysol posted looks better in that Orange vs the Yellow.

Current pricing is looking to be around $2 per cap for production so that will make the total price $24US for the 12-key set.

I think that's quite reasonable. Let me know if you're in for a set!

Dave.

[rowdy]

Potentially count me in for 1 ...

[singaporean123]

I actually work in a lab so I see them all the time xD. but yellow's too striking for me

[voice]

perfect~i will for in 10 set )

[Rob]

I'd be in for all set too :-)

So I have to sign up at techkeys?

Gesendet von meinem NexusHD2 mit Tapatalk 2

[Dabboo]

Sorry I forgot to write a post here regarding updates.

I've spoken to i3oileramaker and he said he should have prototypes within the next 1-2 weeks.

However the set will be sold from techkeys.us as this will help manage orders because there will be no money collection then commission to have the keys made etc.

Sign up at techkeys.us so that you'll be notified of when the set is available.

[mithinza]

Interested. I'm in for 1 set.

[TheSoulhunter]

In for 1 or 2 sets...

[Internetlad]

$24 isn't a dealbreaker, if we could get it under 20 i'd be peachy.

Let me check my Paypal and i'm in for one.

EDIT: got plenty in PP, In for one, let me know when I need to pay.

[IvanIvanovich]

Ok, so qtan is making these, what profile? if it's OEM profile I am out.

[i3oilermaker]

They will be Thick PBT (SP/Cherry Profile)

[IvanIvanovich]

Perfect.

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Oh what the hell, they look interesting enough... I'm in for a set!

[Internauta]

It would be awesome if you could maybe get it to $20. Although I know that mainly depends on quantity ordered.

[Scirocco]

I'd definitely buy a couple of sets. Bookmarked the site too.

[mushupork]

This idea rocks - count me in for a set!

[mushupork]

Here's a fun site that is sort of related because of the symbols ... http://www.warninglabelgenerator.com/

The gas mask symbol is funny, I like the image of the gears crushing fingers for a keycap especially.  I like the slippery surface images too.

[Internetlad]

+1 for fingers in gears.

my least favorites are the ! (too generic) the X (ditto) and the magnet.

Even the magnet could stay if the ! or X got swapped. I'm sure there are better symbols. Maybe put the ! in a triangle, or swap em for fragile (the broken wine glass) or slipping hazard (always popular) or even non-ionising radiation ( http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Radio_waves_hazard_symbol.svg/220px-Radio_waves_hazard_symbol.svg.png )

agree/disagree?

[Kaysa]

any chance to make a Topre set?

[danielucf]

So you can get thick PBTs in almost any color through Qtan?

[Lu_e]

In for a set! kinda goes with the Breaking Bad theme.

[Mayor Winters]

In for a set for sure!!

[tinlong117]

in for one set please

[Elrick]

They will be Thick PBT (SP/Cherry Profile)

Nice one.  Can't wait for it to happen soon.

[dorkvader]

Yeah, I've always been a fan of this one:
I do like the magnet, but if we dropped the bang and the X for something better, I wouldn't mind

[Elrick]

Yeah, I've always been a fan of this one:

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I do like the magnet, but if we dropped the bang and the X for something better, I wouldn't mind

Lol...... I love that one as well.  It's usually on Manufacturing Machinery which I've seen.  Some areas that will literally rip your arms out if your hands get caught.

That would be seriously cool if chosen.

[GeorgeK]

Apologies if this has been answered and I've missed this but are these going to be doubleshot?  Also, from the 1st post update am I right in thinking that interest registered here is not really needed since they'll simply be listed on techkeys?

[Dabboo]

Yeah, I've always been a fan of this one:

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I do like the magnet, but if we dropped the bang and the X for something better, I wouldn't mind

Lol...... I love that one as well.  It's usually on Manufacturing Machinery which I've seen.  Some areas that will literally rip your arms out if your hands get caught.

That would be seriously cool if chosen.

Yeah I did consider putting that one in but decided against it because of how detailed it is. I don't think the final cap would come out as nice looking.

Apologies if this has been answered and I've missed this but are these going to be doubleshot?  Also, from the 1st post update am I right in thinking that interest registered here is not really needed since they'll simply be listed on techkeys?

These key caps will be dyesub-ed so it's still quite a good quality. Yes, the caps will be on techkeys so there's not whole lot of need for the expression of interest.

[GeorgeK]

These key caps will be dyesub-ed so it's still quite a good quality. Yes, the caps will be on techkeys so there's not whole lot of need for the expression of interest.

Awesome - I suppose dyesub will work well with black on yellow.  Also awesome that they'll be on techkeys - will they be cheaper here though?  (Poker mods were $5ish per set here and $12 per set there for example)

[i3oilermaker]

Dye subs are more expensive than double shots since you don't get much of a price break for bulk orders.  I still think the set will be reasonable when all is said and done.

[GeorgeK]

Cool - I'm signed up to the 'new keys' email so I'll keep a look out

Cheers mate

George

[Internetlad]

Just had a thought.

What row/profile will these fit. I was planning on using them for F1-F12. Is that suitable?

[i3oilermaker]

Just had a thought.

What row/profile will these fit. I was planning on using them for F1-F12. Is that suitable?

They will be top row so they will fit on the Esc/F1-F12 row or the Number Row.

[Internetlad]

They will be top row so they will fit on the Esc/F1-F12 row or the Number Row.

eyyyyy.

[dorkvader]

Yeah, I've always been a fan of this one:

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I do like the magnet, but if we dropped the bang and the X for something better, I wouldn't mind

Lol...... I love that one as well.  It's usually on Manufacturing Machinery which I've seen.  Some areas that will literally rip your arms out if your hands get caught.

That would be seriously cool if chosen.

Yeah I did consider putting that one in but decided against it because of how detailed it is. I don't think the final cap would come out as nice looking.

Apologies if this has been answered and I've missed this but are these going to be doubleshot?  Also, from the 1st post update am I right in thinking that interest registered here is not really needed since they'll simply be listed on techkeys?

These key caps will be dyesub-ed so it's still quite a good quality. Yes, the caps will be on techkeys so there's not whole lot of need for the expression of interest.

I'm pretty sure it's totally doable as dyesub. Can't hurt to run it by Melissa, anyway.

[rindorbrot]

Signed up at techkeys. Can't wait for this to happen.

[leavelost]

In for two sets for sure，maybe three or four

[duc_nckt]

Very nice.  In for 2 sets.

[Dabboo]

Just updated title as these will be for sale soon on TechKeys.us

Make sure to sign up there to be notified when these keys will be available.

I'm excited!

[i3oilermaker]

Prototype has been ordered.  These will be SP PBT Dyesubs.

Will post pics when prototype arrives!

[Internauta]

Prototype has been ordered.  These will be SP PBT Dyesubs.

Will post pics when prototype arrives!

Can't wait to see them!

[Internetlad]

What's the ETA of these hitting TECHKeys?

[i3oilermaker]

Prototype should arrive in about a week.  I would imagine production would be 2-3 weeks after that.

[Internetlad]

so we've got some time then.

[RickyJ]

Can't wait!

[IvanIvanovich]

What happened to them being on Cherry profile?

[danielucf]

What happened to them being on Cherry profile?

My guess is the yellow color is not available or would take longer than oiler and probably everyone else wants to wait.
I personally have no problem waiting for things to be done right.

[i3oilermaker]

What happened to them being on Cherry profile?

I'm not sure where you see otherwise.

Posted above, these are being made by SP on PBT (Color YAM for those interested)

[danielucf]

i3oilermaker has talked to qtan about having them made and he should be getting some prototypes made in the nest 1-2 weeks.

What happened to them being on Cherry profile?

I'm not sure where you see otherwise.

They will be Thick PBT (SP/Cherry Profile)

SP insinuates thin unless they have changed their PBT caps, imsto or cherry replica caps are thick. At least that is my interpretation.

[IvanIvanovich]

Exactly. Hence my question, why is it suddenly gone to sp instead of qtan with Cherry profile as stated earlier?

[i3oilermaker]

qtan can not provide yellow cherry keys to print on.  They would need to either be OEM, or white keys with the yellow printed on the top.

I didn't find either of those solutions acceptable so I went with SP. 

SP top row is near identical to Cherry top row.

[IvanIvanovich]

Gotcha, makes sense. I think run of color key need 3000 moq for Cherry thick.

[Kaysa]

Does it mean this is not a order thread? I'll have to order this from Techkey.us when it is available?

[mickd]

Yep, you can sign up for a notification from techkeys.us too.

[Kaysa]

Yep, you can sign up for a notification from techkeys.us too.

done it! waiting now.

[Elrick]

Yep, you can sign up for a notification from techkeys.us too.

done it! waiting now.

This would be the hardest part now.  But i3oiler is a very reliable seller, hence the items you want he will always supply in great numbers when the time arrives for SP to complete the order.

[LiLidtH]

Im in, one set for me. Tnx

[nullstring]

I'd like to see this one 

[Kaysa]

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I'd like to see this one  :D

Marla Singer: Slide!

[wiggles]

I would love a set if anyone drops out or if I can still get in.  Thanks!

[jeroplane]

I would love a set if anyone drops out or if I can still get in.  Thanks!

They're going to be sold at 13oilermaker's store, TechKeys, so they'll be available to everyone then (not just people who noted their interest), as opposed to running like a group buy.

[i488]

count me in for 1 set plz 

[noir]

count me in for a set as well

[i3oilermaker]

Prototype for these is due in this week!

Assuming all is well, manufacturing will start right away.

[Internetlad]

Here's to hoping, I'll probably put in an order for F row hazard, 0-9 Billiard balls, and maybe even a couple of the zelda hearts. SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY TECHKEYS!

[ultratensai]

whoa! i'm in!!!

[i3oilermaker]

Prototype is in!!! INSTABUY

I don't think this picture does it justice, these look AWESOME.  Thanks to Dabboo for the concept and design!

[metalliqaz]

They do look good!

[mushupork]

can't ... find ... the ... purchase button ... must have keys

[rowdy]

Excellent!!

[danielucf]

Looks awesome, was there ever a finalized price for the entire set?

[i3oilermaker]

I will get final pricing but we are looking around 20

[Halverson]

i3oiler, always finding ways to make me spend money on his site

[danielucf]

I will get final pricing but we are looking around 20

Going to be group buy pricing for a week and then boost for costs after that? It isn't too late to take actual orders so you don't order to many and everyone gets cheaper prices.

[Dabboo]

Prototype is in!!! INSTABUY

I don't think this picture does it justice, these look AWESOME.  Thanks to Dabboo for the concept and design!


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Hooray! It's absolutely incredible to see my design come to life and I'm thrilled that so many people are interested!

[tmk1207]

hmm . one set for me

[i3oilermaker]

After the fiasco with the Breaking Bad keys I am debating how to proceed here.

Should we:

A) Place the order now for say 100 sets and have them as a first come first serve?
B) Take a step back and gather specific orders for the next week or two and then place the order?

[danielucf]

Looks awesome, was there ever a finalized price for the entire set?

After the fiasco with the Breaking Bad keys I am debating how to proceed here.

Should we:

A) Place the order now for say 100 sets and have them as a first come first serve?
B) Take a step back and gather specific orders for the next week or two and then place the order?

Group buy style for the most sets at the cheapest price. I've learned patience here, everyone else can do it if I can do it. That being said, how much do you want for the prototypes 

[WhiteFireDragon]

Normal group buy, that way everyone gets a chance to have one. Then you can order extra sets on top of however many the GB orders, and mark up these extras at your store for anyone that missed the GB. If you're setting an arbitrary 100 set only, what if there will be more interest than 100 sets?

[feng]

What's the price for each set now? If the price is alright, I might grab like at least 20 sets for my eBay store.

[danielucf]

I'm going to use easy numbers for my question:
i3oilermaker if you sell 100 orders in the group buy, and purchase another 50 for techkeys hitting the 150 price tier what will everyone in the group buy pay?
100 tier price or 150 tier price?

[i3oilermaker]

As you many know from other Dyesub GBs (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31946.0) The price difference between 100 and 250 sets is very small.

If we were to do the formal order gathering it would be simply to avoid running out of keys.


The IC gathered a little over 50 sets of interest.  If people are comfortable with 100 sets, I can place the order and the turn around will be way faster.  If people fear running out of keys we can collect orders, but that will postpone things a few weeks.

[danielucf]

As you many know from other Dyesub GBs (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31946.0) The price difference between 100 and 250 sets is very small.

Are you a politician? Your skill at dodging questions is absolutely inspiring. Forget the difference between price tiers, even though going from 75 to 100 keys is still some savings per set more in somebody's pocket.

 If you sell 100 orders in any group buy, and purchase another 50 for techkeys hitting the 150 price tier what will everyone in the group buy pay?
100 tier price or 150 tier price?

edit: just run it as a group buy, who cares about a couple weeks.

[longweight]

I really like these!


I would prefer it if you just bought them and then sold them through your store, less waiting and a much more efficient way to do it.

[rowdy]

I'd also prefer just to buy through the store rather than waiting weeks and weeks for a GB and hoping it pans out well.

[i3oilermaker]

I am starting a GB - I took too much **** for the Breaking Bad Buy and do not want to deal with that again.

I will keep orders open for about a week, and then buy plenty of leftovers, and allow GB pricing on orders while the keys are being manufactured.

Please lets try to drop the negativity.  If you don't like it, don't buy it. 

[longweight]

Keep up the good work i3oiler! I've never had a problem with anything that you do and your GB's are always very well run!

[i3oilermaker]

Keep up the good work i3oiler! I've never had a problem with anything that you do and your GB's are always very well run!

Thanks I really do appreciate that.

[i3oilermaker]

Order Page is up http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36621.0

Dabboo / Mods please close.

[longweight]

Anytime, GB leaders get so much **** I have no idea how they do it!

[Elrick]

Keep up the good work i3oiler! I've never had a problem with anything that you do and your GB's are always very well run!

True, I never got ripped off by you, because you deliver what you sold.  Compared to others here you are still way above them in reliability and punctuality when it comes to any key-cap delivery.

There are more people who appreciate your service than you might think.  It's only a small group that have issues, and that's beyond anyone's skills here to diagnose.

[reaper]

Order Page is up http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36621.0

Dabboo / Mods please close.

Done! =)