Author Topic: [GB] [production] Midnight Set DCS / Cherry legends (Read 63527 times)

Matt3o · « **on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 17:41:48 »

Midnight Set

The Midnight Set is a DCS family keycaps set with double shot Cherry replica legends and 3 novelty keys.

Order Form

The two main variants are the followings:

Pure Midnight

Midnight with Twilight Modifiers

Please note that the above are just mock-ups and do no represent the real final colors. The set is very dark gray, but the vibrant legends give a blue tint to the whole.

Below a pictures of the colors

If you have a color ring the color codes are:
Dark blue: GEW
Darker blue: GB
Turquoise: VCO
Gold: YBP

What do I need? Please read!

The base kit includes only the alpha! To cover any keyboard you need at least the Base kit AND either the Midnight Modifiers or the Twilight modifiers!

Tenkeyless

Base kit

Midnight Modifiers

Twilight Modifiers

Numpad
As per the base set to cover a numpad you have to grab the base numpad kit and either the Midnight or Twilight numpad adder.

Recommended kits

I highly recommend to grab one of the additional modifiers to make your set future proof.

Nice to have

Glow in the dark kit!

ISO kit

WASD kit includes a 5 polycarbonate keys!

Boring Joe

Important!

The additional modifiers do not include a 7u spacebar. If you have a 1.5u modifiers keyboard you also need to grab the spacebar!

The base alpha includes a 6.25u spacebar but remember to grab some spares to make your order shine-proof!

If you have any question don't hesitate to ask!

Good hunting!

Order Form

Pacifist · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 17:47:40 »

~~images are broken for me~~ nvm they work now

Mercury7 · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 18:52:03 »

3 weeks to convince myself to get these. 6u spacebar is certainly a nice addition.

xdeathlordz · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 20:16:15 »

This look really nice?
Just wondering why is this not in the group buy section?
Sry, still new to the foum

Heliosphere · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 20:34:04 »

Oh boy, this is going to be a $200 purchase. I'm also wondering why this is not in the GB section?

GSimon · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 20:52:23 »

Quote from: xdeathlordz on Mon, 23 June 2014, 20:16:15

This look really nice?
Just wondering why is this not in the group buy section?
Sry, still new to the foum

Quote from: Heliosphere on Mon, 23 June 2014, 20:34:04

Oh boy, this is going to be a $200 purchase. I'm also wondering why this is not in the GB section?

Because it's a Vendor Group Buy?

They used to have Vendor Group Buys in the Main Group Buy section but they have now moved them to their Vendor forums

Heliosphere · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 22:05:21 »

I guess I'm the first buyer. Join in!

vinzlr · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 22:39:01 »

Just wondering why the modifiers are more expensive than the base set? But i'll probably be getting in on this!

LechnerDE · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 22:53:27 »

Quote from: vinzlr on Mon, 23 June 2014, 22:39:01

Just wondering why the modifiers are more expensive than the base set? But i'll probably be getting in on this!

That's nothing unusual. Bigger keys simply cost more - it's as simple as that

zah · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 23 June 2014, 23:10:46 »

Quote from: LechnerDE on Mon, 23 June 2014, 22:53:27

Quote from: vinzlr on Mon, 23 June 2014, 22:39:01
Just wondering why the modifiers are more expensive than the base set? But i'll probably be getting in on this!

That's nothing unusual. Bigger keys simply cost more - it's as simple as that

it's actually the lower MOQs; it's somewhat confusing I guess.

the alphas are 34 but require at least 50 purchases
the mods are 53 but only require 25 purchase (they drop to 38 after 50)

don't want to rain on the parade, love the set, but I want to hold out for the SA profile version.

lightsout714 · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 00:02:24 »

I like the boring Joe kit lol. I'm definitely that guy that likes a stock look instead of cute legends. Pretty sweet looking set.

CK Briefs · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 00:11:41 »

Getting a set right away!

Matt3o · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 01:40:31 »

Please consider that even though the MOQ is 50, the target is really 100! A full TKL set should end up costing $70. Remember these are Cherry Replica legends, you don't see many around.

If you like the set and want to make it successful please spread the word! You may also add a link in your signature if you please.

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kle5635 · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 01:41:35 »

Can you show us a sample of the set in real life? It's kinda hard to imagine how it will actually look like just from your pictures...

CommonCurt · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 01:47:22 »

Quote from: kle5635 on Tue, 24 June 2014, 01:41:35

Can you show us a sample of the set in real life? It's kinda hard to imagine how it will actually look like just from your pictures...

The set hasn't been made yet. So there is no way to show you them in real life.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 02:18:25 »

I can't decide between the Midnight and the Twilight mods. Both are a little bit too much for my wallet right now...

I am leaning towards the Midnight Mods, because the turqouise of the Twilight Mods might be a little too bright for my taste

Matt3o · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 02:21:39 »

Midnight set is dark themed by default. Twilight has been added to spice it up a bit. It's a very vibrant design and might actually turn out very well. When in doubt go full Midnight.

Matt3o · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 06:27:13 »

Just a friendly reminder.

Glow in The dark really... glows!

I took a picture to the color chip in complete darkness.

If you are wondering how the Polycarbonate keys in the Midnight Gamer kit will look like, this picture is very close to the real deal (courtesy of mkawa I guess)

Data · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 08:00:35 »

LechnerDE · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 24 June 2014, 13:30:36 »

Oh boy, I am looking at a 200$ order before shipping.

Why do all those kits scream "buy me"?

Matt3o · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 25 June 2014, 02:04:35 »

I keep getting requests for an ergodox kit. You people really want a DCS ergodox? I have no problem adding one, but I don't think DCS is the best profile for that.

skuko · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 25 June 2014, 08:13:44 »

i would get in on this, but the custom fees are killing it for me. not going to pay almost as much as the set cost in VAT and import fees.

Matt3o · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 25 June 2014, 08:46:28 »

I feel you pain

Data · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 25 June 2014, 14:06:01 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Wed, 25 June 2014, 02:04:35

I keep getting requests for an ergodox kit. You people really want a DCS ergodox? I have no problem adding one, but I don't think DCS is the best profile for that.

I'm buying this set for another keyboard in hopes that its success eventually leads to a set with SA or DSA profile and some ErgoDox mods.

Matt3o, do you have a list of the keys in the Additional Modifiers sets handy? I'm trying to figure out if some of those keys will work on a non-standard Corsair bottom row.

Matt3o · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 25 June 2014, 16:56:55 »

The list of keys of the additional modifiers is as follow:

1u backspace
1.5u backspace
1.75u control (+stepped)
1u FN
1.75u shift
2.25u shift
1u FN
2x 1u wolf key
1u menu
2x 1u ctrl
2x 1u alt
1.25u capslock
1.25u FN
2x 1.5u ctrl
2x 1.5u alt
1.5u capslock

Vertical key position respects the actual row of the key (that's why you have two separate 1u keys in two different rows)

Data · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 25 June 2014, 19:36:31 »

Thank you sir!

Glod · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 25 June 2014, 19:50:01 »

A DCS ergodox would actually be nice because i know many people don't like non-sculpted on the ergodox (DSA), the ergodox is flat and sometimes that is annoying for the top row keys, not as flexible with key cap placement for custom layouts so pretty everything will have to be blanks (wouldnt that make it cheap?) unless you wanted to add some random symbols or something like they did for Prenumbra. I would love a sculpted set instead of DSA but not sure if i want to shine up another ABS set and make it my daily driver, but id be down for the purchase.

Glod · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 25 June 2014, 19:55:17 »

btw found this on my web server

made like a year and half ago i was wanting very close color scheme. And so the prophecy must be fulfilled. I will join this.

Matt3o · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 26 June 2014, 00:39:55 »

I considered VBV, but at the end I opted for the more vibrant VCO.

Re ergodox, the IC didn't really show any interest in it, if you really want it please cast your vote here fast!

skuko · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 26 June 2014, 02:55:16 »

i wonder if i could have this sent to a proxy in the states who would re-declare the package to lower value and send it to me

Matt3o · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 26 June 2014, 02:56:12 »

Quote from: skuko on Thu, 26 June 2014, 02:55:16

i wonder if i could have this sent to a proxy in the states who would re-declare the package to lower value and send it to me

why not? you may try to ask to some fellow geekhacker

xdeathlordz · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 26 June 2014, 03:19:53 »

I stay in Singapore, do you know how much the shipping will cost?

Matt3o · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 26 June 2014, 03:24:44 »

I believe you can make a quote on PMK website. I guess in the $15-20 range?

LechnerDE · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 26 June 2014, 03:33:51 »

Quote from: skuko on Thu, 26 June 2014, 02:55:16

i wonder if i could have this sent to a proxy in the states who would re-declare the package to lower value and send it to me

I tried to do that with my 150$ Galaxy Class Set order, but in the end you save like 5$ because you have to pay twice for shipping, have to send around money which means extra paypal fees, etc.

It's not worth the hustle IMO. But I feel your pain: Paying 20% more than the CONUS people plus higher shipping costs to EU is like paying for an extra set you don't get. In the end I told myself to suck it up and just order it. If you really like a set, you will value it even more

How many EU people besides me are interested in a Midnight Set? If somebody want's to be the proxy for ALL EU orders it might be worth it though!

Matt3o · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 26 June 2014, 03:37:23 »

fortunately USD to EUR exchange is darn favorable right now.

Matt3o · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 26 June 2014, 13:11:49 »

A looooong road ahead

danielucf · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 26 June 2014, 18:00:00 »

Not DSA, I have a sad. Colors look great though. I'll try to pick up something.

Matt3o · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 27 June 2014, 01:42:38 »

we had so much DSA lately! this would be actually the only DCS theme I would actually use...

and there's always SA coming

LechnerDE · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 27 June 2014, 08:11:03 »

We are off to a really slow start. I guess it was just too many GBs in the last couple of months...

If you like the set, place your order now! It doesn't make sense to wait for better price tiers, because they will never come if nobody orders.

Spread the word and update your signatures people!

Matt3o · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 27 June 2014, 08:26:04 »

A really slow start indeed... not half of the people who voted for DCS ordered so far.

I do not expect this to be as successful as Granite, but honestly the MOQ has been already set pretty high so the price is already low. There's no reason to wait for the last minute.

Elrick · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 27 June 2014, 22:00:35 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 27 June 2014, 08:26:04

A really slow start indeed... not half of the people who voted for DCS ordered so far.

Fvcking typical

.

Those same arseholes who were screaming for DCS profile have now left the building all quiet like they never mentioned it. Trust me Matt it's not the first time when it comes to so-called 'democracy' that it demonstratively fails so easily here.

In the future don't ever waste your time letting this lot here choose what profile or colours to apply upon any key-set. You are the commander in chief (not them) hence you make the decision on everything. We are now living in the fascist age hence Matt get with the times and start running any future Group Buys like a head-honcho.

The ones that complain or b1tch about what a key-set should look like, can always run their own Group Buy in due course (then they'll know what it's truly like).

CK Briefs · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 27 June 2014, 23:08:49 »

Quote from: Elrick on Fri, 27 June 2014, 22:00:35

Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 27 June 2014, 08:26:04
A really slow start indeed... not half of the people who voted for DCS ordered so far.

Fvcking typical .

Those same arseholes who were screaming for DCS profile have now left the building all quiet like they never mentioned it. Trust me Matt it's not the first time when it comes to so-called 'democracy' that it demonstratively fails so easily here.

In the future don't ever waste your time letting this lot here choose what profile or colours to apply upon any key-set. You are the commander in chief (not them) hence you make the decision on everything. We are now living in the fascist age hence Matt get with the times and start running any future Group Buys like a head-honcho.

The ones that complain or b1tch about what a key-set should look like, can always run their own Group Buy in due course (then they'll know what it's truly like).

Amen.

I still miss Orange Crush ):

Matt3o · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 28 June 2014, 01:56:10 »

I started working on the Midnight before the SP system was online and this rain of GBs flooded us. As I said many times I pushed this because I like to close what I start, not properly because we needed another keyset at this time, even though I love Midnight and it would be one of the few DCS that I would actually use.

Anyway, even Granite was a late bloomer and we all know how it ended

Fortunately Melissa convinced me to lower the MOQ, I wanted to start from 100.

DanielT · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 28 June 2014, 02:37:20 »

Don't worry, Galaxy Class tipped in the last moment.
People wait to the last moment to save one measly buck or something like that.
The design is really cool

Elrick · « **Reply #44 on:** Sat, 28 June 2014, 03:13:48 »

Quote from: DanielT on Sat, 28 June 2014, 02:37:20

People wait to the last moment to save one measly buck or something like that.
The design is really cool

Hope so, nothing worse than seeing this fail to tip

. Considering this may be Matt3o's last key-set to ever be designed here on Geekhack it would be lousy for the so-called DCS fanatics, to not support this Group Buy.

Matt3o · « **Reply #45 on:** Sat, 28 June 2014, 03:20:02 »

I'm a bit busy at the moment, but if I get some spare time I'll work on a 3D render. That might help

DanielT · « **Reply #46 on:** Sat, 28 June 2014, 03:44:08 »

I'm a DSA fan, DCS is not my cup of tea, but this one is a set I would love to have even in DCS. For the moment I'm struggling to recover from Galaxy Class GB, where I went ninja and bought all the kits with great expense

Now I'm biding on a rare part for my other expensive hobby, my dear '72 VW Beetle, if I don't win the funds will be redirected here

Matt3o · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 29 June 2014, 13:30:46 »

Not much changed...

LechnerDE · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 29 June 2014, 14:28:18 »

I have no clue why this GB is kinda struggling. The set has everything your other sets have - a beautiful color scheme and some novelty caps!

The only reason I can imagine is some kind of oversaturation of GBs.

Right now it feels like a gamble to order anything beyond a basic TKL set, because you might end up with a 44$ Tsangan Kit, etc.

A commitment system a la Massdrop would be really helpful to get this thing going. As long as people can exactly determine how much they pay in the end, they are more likely to make a decision.

KaLam1ty · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 29 June 2014, 15:22:27 »

This is really disappointing

..
I skipped out on the last two major GB's just to pick this one up.

If DCS doesn't tip, I really hope SA (or DSA if it ever develops) does.

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