[IC] Single GMK Keys

[swimmingbird]

So I've read that GMK have significantly lowered their MOQs on standard colours to 150 now (from 250) - I feel that this lowered MOQ means that some GBs might now be possible that were not possible under the old system.

There are always a couple of keys here and there that I wish I had - was just wondering if anyone had ideas on GMK caps that they would like made?

My idea for this is that it would be a GB for a select couple of keys - not an entire mod set or kit like RGB or CMYW

Please post your suggestions in the following format:

Size / row / key color / legend color / legend / Other

e.g.

1.75 / 3 / black / white / Ctrl / windowed, stepped

Also, please mention briefly why you want this key to be made and who would it serve e.g. 75% users, OG doubleshot users etc

If requesting blank keys please put the legend colour and legend as "-"

Also, I've included a photo of available GMK colours below as a point of reference - feel free to use these colour codes or simply colour names in your suggestions

[pesky brat]

Could you give some examples of individual keys you wish you had? Personally, I only really eye complete sets, but I'm open to anything really.

[heedpantsnow]

I was thinking about starting an IC for GMK bottom row blanks (1 & 1.25u).  I figure if we got them in just a few colors it would match a lot of the sets out there.  You wanna combine powers or you want me to start my own thread?

[swimmingbird]

Could you give some examples of individual keys you wish you had? Personally, I only really eye complete sets, but I'm open to anything really.

I'm thinking along the lines of accent keys like those included in Hyperfuse, Ivan's Dolch and so forth. Obviously these are just examples and we'd have to run them by their respective designers first if we chose to go with those colors

[swimmingbird]

I was thinking about starting an IC for GMK bottom row blanks (1 & 1.25u).  I figure if we got them in just a few colors it would match a lot of the sets out there.  You wanna combine powers or you want me to start my own thread?

Yeah man I'd be down for that

[DukeMugen]

WOW! yes please! Hoping you guys would consider doing modifiers keys with mac legends like "cmd" & "option".
I haven't seen anyone did that before. give us pc/mac users some love 

[ideus]

Size	Row	Legend	Cap color	Legend color	Other
1.75	3	Ctrl	Black	White	Stepped, windowed
1.75	3	Ctrl	Blue	White	Stepped, windowed
1.75	3	Ctrl	Black	White	Stepped, windowed
1.00	1	Esc	Red	White	None
1.00	1	Esc	Red	Black	None
1.50	4	Alt Gr	Black	White	None
1.50	4	Alt Gr	Black	White	None
1.50	2	Backspace	Black	White	None
1.50	2	Backspace	Beige	Black	None
1.50	2	Backspace	Blue	White	None

[swimmingbird]

WOW! yes please! Hoping you guys would consider doing modifiers keys with mac legends like "cmd" & "option".
I haven't seen anyone did that before. give us pc/mac users some love 

Unfortunately I don't think that GMK has the molds for these legends

Awesome idea! I would be in with you for some keys like:


Size / row / key color / legend color / legend / Other


1.75 / 3 / black / white / Ctrl / windowed, stepped
1.75 / 3 / beige / black / Ctrl / windowed, stepped
1.75 / 3 / black / purple / Ctrl / windowed, stepped


I will post some other suggestions later.

Thanks for the feedback - I like the way that you've set it up

Maybe if people could briefly mention the key style e.g. HHKB Control key and what sets it would ideally tie into

[mason]

lets get a gb for this   

[ideus]

There is a tool to convert an excel table to bbcode at the enemy that can be use to keep a summary of the suggestions you decide that worth to try to get into the GB, this idea is awesome. Thank you.

[swimmingbird]

There is a tool to convert an excel table to bbcode at the enemy that can be use to keep a summary of the suggestions you decide that worth to try to get into the GB, this idea is awesome. Thank you.

Yeah I was going to say that the way you've set it up means text to columns can sort it out really quickly

[ideus]

The excel to bbcode converter is here, in case someone want to use it for this.

Size	Row	Legend	Cap color	Legend color	Other
1.75	3	Ctrl	Black	White	Stepped, windowed
1.75	3	Ctrl	Blue	White	Stepped, windowed
1.75	3	Ctrl	Black	White	Stepped, windowed
1.00	1	Esc	Red	White	None
1.00	1	Esc	Red	Black	None
1.50	4	Alt Gr	Black	White	None
1.50	4	Alt Gr	Black	White	None
1.50	2	Backspace	Black	White	None
1.50	2	Backspace	Beige	Black	None
1.50	2	Backspace	Blue	White	None

[shoostep]

I'm thinking along the lines of accent keys like those included in Hyperfuse, Ivan's Dolch and so forth. Obviously these are just examples and we'd have to run them by their respective designers first if we chose to go with those colors

This sounds really interesting.  It might be hard to get enough people to agree on an accent without a matching set, but who knows.  I'm on board with this idea.

[swimmingbird]

I'm thinking along the lines of accent keys like those included in Hyperfuse, Ivan's Dolch and so forth. Obviously these are just examples and we'd have to run them by their respective designers first if we chose to go with those colors

This sounds really interesting.  It might be hard to get enough people to agree on an accent without a matching set, but who knows.  I'm on board with this idea.

One of the great things that comes from GMK's limited colour palettte is that they tend to complement each other very well

I'm sure we could get some colours that people would be down for

[DukeMugen]

How about spacebars? Do you guys think it's a good idea to include it?

[nmur]

I'll def be down for some GMK, specially if it's being run so close to me

[raymogi]

Yes please. Definitely in for some.

[t8c]

Some of the icon mods from Red Alert, just in black on white instead!. I would also like backspace with the standard arrow without text.

size	row	legend	cap color	legend color	other
1.5u	3	tab icon	white	black
1.75u	2	caps lock icon	white	black
2.25u	1	shift icon	white	black
1.25u	1	windows 98 icon	white	black
2.75u	1	shift icon	white	black
2u	4	backspace icon	white	black
?	?	iso enter	white	black

[TalkingTree]

Row - Size - Legend - color (keycap / legend)

R3 - 1.75 - Control - U9/CR
R5 - 1 - Windows 8 logo - U9/CR
R1 - 1 - Backspace icon U9/CR
R2 - 1.5 - Backspace icon U9/CR
R4 - 6.25 - blank (spacebar) - several colors including L9, U9 and CR
R4 - 1 - Fn - U9/CR

Edit: error.

[ideus]

How about spacebars? Do you guys think it's a good idea to include it?

It would be a good idea, the question is what colors should be make.

[lolpes]

Been waiting for an IC like this I have a couple of sugestions:

"Code" keycaps - 1u; 1.25u; 1.5u - Row4 - multiple colors

1u windowed blank keycaps Row 1

[VinnyCordeiro]

So I've read that GMK have significantly lowered their MOQs on standard colours to 150 now (from 250) - I feel that this lowered MOQ means that some GBs might now be possible that were not possible under the old system.

That's awesome!

[FrostyToast]

Lime on purple JOKER keys.
Really nothing else cooler than that.

[Bigpock]

I have GMK Dolch, and GMK CMYW shipping to me, Some mods for the Left windows, Right windows, Right FN, and Esc would be nice

[ideus]

Size	Row	Legend	Cap color	Legend color	Other
1.75	3	Ctrl	CR	UN0001	Stepped, windowed
1.75	3	Ctrl	N5	UN0001	Stepped, windowed
1.00	1	Esc	V1	UN0001	None
1.00	1	Esc	V1	CR	None
1.50	4	Alt Gr	CR	UN0001	None
1.50	4	Alt Gr	CR	UN0001	None
1.50	2	Backspace	CR	UN0001	None
1.50	2	Backspace	N5	UN0001	None
1.50	4	Control	CR	V1	None
1.50	4	Alt	CR	N5	None
1.00	4	Fn	CR	N7	None

[trenzafeeds]

I would like a short right shift in black on biege

[romevi]

My vote would be for Enter keys, F and J with bumps, and maybe some neat logo'd ones for the Windows/Mac keys.

[rowdy]

Bear in mind that you can get a few GMK single keys in selected colours from Elite Keyboards.

[ideus]

It would be important to focus on keys that may not be available otherwise and that match available sets.

[bazh]

White on lime green CODE key

[rm-rf]

i am up for any F,J, and 1.5 backspace color combinations.
i need some F, and J's with bumps.
and i'm getting sick of my white on green 1.5 backspace.

[rowdy]

White on lime green CODE key

+1 )

[rarely_upset]

I would be so down for a couple blank pink bottom row 1us and purple space bar+enter. This is my white whale.

[swimmingbird]

Thanks for all the feedback so far - I've got to talk to heedpantsnow a bit about this as he wants to run some blanks but at this point I think JOKER and CODE keys are definite contenders

Maybe some enter keys as well but we'll see how it goes - I want to keep it as affordable as possible

[DukeMugen]

Thanks for all the feedback so far - I've got to talk to heedpantsnow a bit about this as he wants to run some blanks but at this point I think JOKER and CODE keys are definite contenders

Maybe some enter keys as well but we'll see how it goes - I want to keep it as affordable as possible

Nice! How about cmy & purple spacebars? Are you guys considering those also? Just asking

[swimmingbird]

Thanks for all the feedback so far - I've got to talk to heedpantsnow a bit about this as he wants to run some blanks but at this point I think JOKER and CODE keys are definite contenders

Maybe some enter keys as well but we'll see how it goes - I want to keep it as affordable as possible

Nice! How about cmy & purple spacebars? Are you guys considering those also? Just asking

Not sure about these as they were run recently in Ivan's Miami Nights set

[DukeMugen]

Thanks for all the feedback so far - I've got to talk to heedpantsnow a bit about this as he wants to run some blanks but at this point I think JOKER and CODE keys are definite contenders

Maybe some enter keys as well but we'll see how it goes - I want to keep it as affordable as possible

Nice! How about cmy & purple spacebars? Are you guys considering those also? Just asking

Not sure about these as they were run recently in Ivan's Miami Nights set

Oh yah, forgot about that. too bad.

[swimmingbird]

Thanks for all the feedback so far - I've got to talk to heedpantsnow a bit about this as he wants to run some blanks but at this point I think JOKER and CODE keys are definite contenders

Maybe some enter keys as well but we'll see how it goes - I want to keep it as affordable as possible

Nice! How about cmy & purple spacebars? Are you guys considering those also? Just asking

Not sure about these as they were run recently in Ivan's Miami Nights set

Oh yah, forgot about that. too bad.

You should probably be able to get a purple spacebar from ctrlalt when they put JTK up on the store

[ideus]

Please include at least one control key replacement for the caps lock position. A neutral color may be appropriate for many sets.


You could also make a poll to allow people to vote on the choices and get some idea on the potential demand.

[nathanrosspowell]

One thing to think about is people wanting extra shift keys for the split spacebar customs that are everywhere ATM. It's normally both fulls sized shift keys and a 1.25u, I'd like to buy some blank kits with those keys in any colors.

Another set of people who might be interested are FC660 owners who wants matching shifts.

For me I REALLY want a cyan on purple enter key to match the esc key that was a bonus in the Hyperfuse GB <3 I'd probably buy any pack of keys in that color way TBH!

[swimmingbird]

One thing to think about is people wanting extra shift keys for the split spacebar customs that are everywhere ATM. It's normally both fulls sized shift keys and a 1.25u, I'd like to buy some blank kits with those keys in any colors.

Another set of people who might be interested are FC660 owners who wants matching shifts.

For me I REALLY want a cyan on purple enter key to match the esc key that was a bonus in the Hyperfuse GB <3 I'd probably buy any pack of keys in that color way TBH!

This was actually the cap that made me wanna start this (cyan on purple enter key)

I'd be happy to do some extra left shift keys but I literally have no idea what the 660 owner numbers are like

[swimmingbird]

Please include at least one control key replacement for the caps lock position. A neutral color may be appropriate for many sets.


You could also make a poll to allow people to vote on the choices and get some idea on the potential demand.

Don't worry I got nothing but mad love for HHKB
Not sure about stepped vs nonstepped though

[effectiveduck]

If possible I'd love it if Wob 75% keys could be added

[VinnyCordeiro]

Size	Row	Cap color	Legend color	Legend	Other
1.5	2	N9	CP	Backspace	-
1.75	3	N9	CP	Control	Stepped
1.75	3	N9	CP	Control	Non-stepped

Because those are the keycaps that are lacking on Dolch AFAIK (not considering the cyan legend Dolch kit from Ivan's GB).

[ideus]

Please include at least one control key replacement for the caps lock position. A neutral color may be appropriate for many sets.


You could also make a poll to allow people to vote on the choices and get some idea on the potential demand.

Don't worry I got nothing but mad love for HHKB
Not sure about stepped vs nonstepped though

We may need both, due to center and off center stems positions in Cherry boards and some custom made ones.

[swimmingbird]

Please include at least one control key replacement for the caps lock position. A neutral color may be appropriate for many sets.


You could also make a poll to allow people to vote on the choices and get some idea on the potential demand.

Don't worry I got nothing but mad love for HHKB
Not sure about stepped vs nonstepped though

We may need both, due to center and off center stems positions in Cherry boards and some custom made ones.

This is getting a bit far away from the original idea

[ideus]

Please include at least one control key replacement for the caps lock position. A neutral color may be appropriate for many sets.


You could also make a poll to allow people to vote on the choices and get some idea on the potential demand.

Don't worry I got nothing but mad love for HHKB
Not sure about stepped vs nonstepped though

We may need both, due to center and off center stems positions in Cherry boards and some custom made ones.

This is getting a bit far away from the original idea

Based on your last comments it seems you are considering some sort of novelties small set; right?


I understood the title and OP as intended to have GMK producing keys that are hard to find and that may be required to complement existent sets. Was I wrong?


I am not really into novelties or artisan keys, I'd prefer my keys to be utilitarian and my boards are sort of spartan, but that is only me, I know many fellows love them.


Godspeed with your GB if it is for novelties only.

[swimmingbird]

Please include at least one control key replacement for the caps lock position. A neutral color may be appropriate for many sets.


You could also make a poll to allow people to vote on the choices and get some idea on the potential demand.

Don't worry I got nothing but mad love for HHKB
Not sure about stepped vs nonstepped though

We may need both, due to center and off center stems positions in Cherry boards and some custom made ones.

This is getting a bit far away from the original idea

Based on your last comments it seems you are considering some sort of novelties small set; right?


I understood the title and OP as intended to have GMK producing keys that are hard to find and that may be required to complement existent sets. Was I wrong?


I am not really into novelties or artisan keys, I'd prefer my keys to be utilitarian and my boards are sort of spartan, but that is only me, I know many fellows love them.


Godspeed with you GB if it is for novelties only.

Wasn't so much novelties but doing a non stepped and stepped control key for one specific keyset is going to be killer.
I don't wanna end up footing the bill for 100 stepped r3 control keys for no one to buy them

I'll run the most popular suggestions through a poll later on and if there is enough interest I'll try to get this moving forward

Novelties are not the intention but they are most likely what people are willing to buy into

[ideus]

A poll may be handy.

[swimmingbird]

A poll may be handy.

It's coming - this is supposed to be the ic phase though and I'd rather hear all the suggestions before I put something up