[IC] ALL NEW Midnight SA set

[Yslen]

I got pictures of a dark keycap with yellow PC. sorry guys, it's a no-go. The legends are not visible in daylight.

Dang. It was a beautiful dream.

[Elrick]

I got pictures of a dark keycap with yellow PC. sorry guys, it's a no-go. The legends are not visible in daylight.

No worries at least it got us excited about having it done for a very short while.

Still happy you're offering SA and DCS with this and it should be your last key-set designed for all fellow Geekhackers.  We shall be there to get these when they pop up at SP Group Buy section.

You may even call them Matt3o's Goodbye Midnight Set  .  I'm sure it will be very popular as everyone jumps in to get an artist's last rendition of his work, like a Picasso, Dali, Duchamp or Chagall.

[Matt3o]

yeah considering that we are not having the backlight version I'll run DCS and SA together.

Now, how do you want SA? I would like a proper angled layout, but we miss some mods. Is that okay with you?

[Elrick]

yeah considering that we are not having the backlight version I'll run DCS and SA together.

Now, how do you want SA? I would like a proper angled layout, but we miss some mods. Is that okay with you?

Careful asking me about anything since my likes and dislikes on any subject could burn this forum down regarding key-sets in general.  Although for my own personal taste, hence everyone can put their pitchforks away, is that the SA SHOULD have an angled layout due to it's original styling related to older-keyboards from the late 60s & 70s.

I know the Nuclear Key-set is due to run but as usual why not have some more gorgeous SA profiles available to anyone who still loves them  .

Besides I'm still a sucker for plain Black/Dark Grey and Greenish Hue legend key-set, which only you Matt can pull off successfully.

[Matt3o]

the problem is that SP does not have a proper 100% coherent SA profile.

[Mooby]

Any other options for a backlit set apart from this gb in the future? Backlight compatibility was the feature that made this set especially interesting to me.

[Matt3o]

yeah sooner or later a backlight compatible set will pop-up

[Elrick]

yeah sooner or later a backlight compatible set will pop-up

But if you're not there driving the bus, it'll never happen Matt  .  More reasons for you to stay around and make this happen.......

[Matt3o]

So, is there anything else we need? (apart from some additional spacebars)







can we proceed?

[Elrick]

So, is there anything else we need? (apart from some additional spacebars)

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can we proceed?

You just shown in the first pic some "Glow-In-The-Dark" keys, can that be applied across all the Legends?  That way this key-set becomes a BackLight Set without it needing to be (if you know what I mean).

Would be cool to have a whole Glow-In-The-Dark Key-set for all those midnight typers, such as myself.

[agodinhost]

can we proceed?

Please, add 2x and 1.5 blank keys for dox ...
 

[Matt3o]

can we proceed?

Please, add 2x and 1.5 blank keys for dox ...
 

the set is in SA and DCS not preperly ergo dox friendly. but if there's interest I might add an ergodox kit

You just shown in the first pic some "Glow-In-The-Dark" keys, can that be applied across all the Legends?  That way this key-set becomes a BackLight Set without it needing to be (if you know what I mean).

Would be cool to have a whole Glow-In-The-Dark Key-set for all those midnight typers, such as myself.

yes technically it can be done, I don't really know how they would look though. It's a bit risky...

[CommonCurt]

The only other thing I would like to see is maybe some GH keys.

[Elrick]

yes technically it can be done, I don't really know how they would look though. It's a bit risky...

Matt if you don't take a punt on anything 'risky' how would you know if it'll turn out right?

Life is about taking risks, you do it every time when you start another Group Buy and they have always worked out for you.  Hence why stop now, just keep pushing the envelope when it comes to key-cap designs because that's what this place (Geekhack) is suppose to be  .

[Matt3o]

people trust my judgement, in all honesty I can't ask people to spend $150 in a set I have absolutely no clue how it would turn out.

I'll ask SP if they have some samples.

[Hofy]

How about GeekHack keys and WASD cluster?

[Matt3o]

How about GeekHack keys and WASD cluster?

oh that's a nice idea actually! WASD in polycarbonate (transparent) with light blue legend!

[Heliosphere]

I'm looking forward to this color set! As someone who has never had SA keys before, what's their appeal?

And also, are the midnight modifiers a slightly different shade than the alpha set?

[Matt3o]

yes, modifiers are lighter.

SA profile is very (very) thick and retro.

[Kayla]

This set is gorgeous..

[slickmamba]

Oh? The legend on,the return key isn't gold anymore? I think it was better that way

[Matt3o]

Oh? The legend on,the return key isn't gold anymore? I think it was better that way

I don't know yet, probably you are right... I made the arrows of yellow

[Elrick]

SA profile is very (very) thick and retro.

NO wonder why I love them SA's because they're exactly like me  .

[Heezy]

Would SA profile destroy my MX green? Like how DSA totally killed my mx clears. (Broke a few caps (stem) just by taking them out) I might want I try SA for once.

[rowdy]

Would SA profile destroy my MX green? Like how DSA totally killed my mx clears. (Broke a few caps (stem) just by taking them out) I might want I try SA for once.

Retro DSA, by any chance?

Those were a bit too tight, but that was by design (intended for industrial keyboards that get dropped, thus the keycaps had to be extra tight).

SP have altered their DSA molds so they are not as tight, and DSA and SA should be less tight anyway.

[Elrick]

Would SA profile destroy my MX green? Like how DSA totally killed my mx clears. (Broke a few caps (stem) just by taking them out) I might want I try SA for once.

I just leave them (Commando Set) on my WASD greens.  Just haven't the nerve to remove them, besides you could always buy another keyboard (unless it's a handcrafted Korean).

[jamaicanpi]

Hi Matt,

  I like the three symbols being used in this keyset (moon, wolf, & coffee).  Right now the "Super key" (aka Windows key) is only being offered with the moon symbol. Could you also offer offer a pair with the coffee and wolf symbols?

[CommonCurt]

Hi Matt,

  I like the three symbols being used in this keyset (moon, wolf, & coffee).  Right now the "Super key" (aka Windows key) is only being offered with the moon symbol. Could you also offer offer a pair with the coffee and wolf symbols?

That would be a cool idea 

[Matt3o]

Hi Matt,

  I like the three symbols being used in this keyset (moon, wolf, & coffee).  Right now the "Super key" (aka Windows key) is only being offered with the moon symbol. Could you also offer offer a pair with the coffee and wolf symbols?

unfortunately each custom key size requires a new mold, so adding wolf and coffee "win key" would require an additional $200 setup fee. I will add a standard win key btw and a mac kit.

I might switch the moon with the wolf though... still undecided.

[jamaicanpi]

I might switch the moon with the wolf though... still undecided.

That wolf one is my favorite of the three, so that would be my preference. It's a very cool kit, I look forward to the GB.

[agodinhost]

people trust my judgement, in all honesty I can't ask people to spend $150 in a set I have absolutely no clue how it would turn out.

I'll ask SP if they have some samples.

I saw those vintage keypcaps of yours and the Granite set - I bet that anything that came out will be really good man!
awesome work

[Hofy]

How about GeekHack keys and WASD cluster?

oh that's a nice idea actually! WASD in polycarbonate (transparent) with light blue legend!

Or maybe, glow in the dark or yellow so that it is available in SA also?

[Matt3o]

PC cap with abs legend should be a problem for SA, but the glow in the dark option is definitely nice.

[Zeroblade]

Absolutely lovely color combinations here.
Would totally order a set, had I not already had over 100 USD that I need to set aside for keycaps LOL

[ideus]

Would SA profile destroy my MX green? Like how DSA totally killed my mx clears. (Broke a few caps (stem) just by taking them out) I might want I try SA for once.

Current DSA caps, that most current GB have, are not tight, nor loose, just average hold. I think the problem has been fixed, thus, the tight DSA caps are now just an urban legend, that may apply to some old stock DSA caps, though.

[Matt3o]

I've added some keys



yellow ESC is full Glow in the dark with blue legend.

The gamer kit includes a glow in the dark set and a translucent polycarbonate with light blue legends.

Boring Joe's for the sad people out there.

As soon as I get the green light from Melissa I'll push this.

Regarding SA I want to ask Ron if he is pushing his Nuclear data any time soon. I do not want to collide with that.

[Photoelectric]

Been following the progress of this IC for a while now.  Still sad that the polls came out in favor of DCS and not DSA   Really nice set in terms of the colors and the legend ideas.

[CommonCurt]

I've added some keys

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yellow ESC is full Glow in the dark with blue legend.

The gamer kit includes a glow in the dark set and a translucent polycarbonate with light blue legends.

Boring Joe's for the sad people out there.

As soon as I get the green light from Melissa I'll push this.

Regarding SA I want to ask Ron if he is pushing his Nuclear data any time soon. I do not want to collide with that.

Looks really good Matt. Except for the win8 logo  :(

Been following the progress of this IC for a while now.  Still sad that the polls came out in favor of DCS and not DSA :(  Really nice set in terms of the colors and the legend ideas.

I know right.   I voted for DSA.   It would look so good in this color scheme.

[slickmamba]

can we add an alternate yellow legend enter/return key like in the original mockups? 

[Matt3o]

Been following the progress of this IC for a while now.  Still sad that the polls came out in favor of DCS and not DSA   Really nice set in terms of the colors and the legend ideas.

Thanks, really appreciated. DSA you say? Well... it could ever happen sooner or later DSA is my master, I have more DSA sets than I like to admit.

can we add an alternate yellow legend enter/return key like in the original mockups? 

Yes, I switched to that

[Kayla]

Are you still doing moonlight? Or

Edit: I read back. Still interested in this set tho. ~

[Heliosphere]

I honestly don't know which form factor I will want now, SA or DSA. If we do both I'm going to have the hardest time deciding!

[pasph]

One set in all the 3 profiles?
Something never made...

[Ronnn]

I would prefer DSA too, since I am using Colemak layout. I can just swap keycaps without worrying the height differences. Glad that I purchased Granite set.

[KaLam1ty]

I would love to have DSA. I have yet to own a set in that profile.
I'd probably end up buying both DCS and DSA if they were to show up too,
but seeing as how this set will use cherry legends, I can only hope DSA will show up..

Man I wish I could change my vote  .

[Matt3o]

running this in 3 profiles would be a bold move. The set is nice but reaching the MOQ in all 3 would be too much.

We had a lot of DSA recently, DCS and SA is more than enough (again if Ron is not running the Nuclear data any time soon)

[tbc]

not backlit...so i'm not in for a set anymore, but i'm in for the GH and win keys in SA ...yes, i collect winkeys like people collect GH keys *put on flame suit*

the hunt for backlit SA continues

[pasph]

These days reaching the moq is difficult even with just a standard set in just 1 profile

[Willyc277]

Wow can't wait for these. In for midnight, twilight mods, and numpad.

[Crabby_b]

This looks really nice. I'll be in for a set whenever the GB starts.