The Amazing Chocolatier SA Keyset on Massdrop

[Zambumon]

Welcome to the Amazing Chocolatier GB thread!

This thread will be used to keep you guys updated and solve any doubts about the GB.

Where do I get this set?
Group Buy Link

Orders close on August 18th

Specs:

• Designed by Zambumon
• Thick ABS plastic with doubleshot legends
• Semi-matte finish
• SA profile
• MX Style Compatible
• Compatible with Whitefox, FC660M, Winkeyless, and more
• Made in USA

Estimated ship date is Feb 6, 2017.

FAQ
I'll keep it up to date

Does [insert a kit] include [insert a keycap]?

All packs include only the keys pictured.

Which layouts are covered by Tsangan/Whitefox Kit?

This kit covers layouts such as winkeyless, Whitefox (Aria, Vanilla, Truefox), Neutrino, Duck Viper, Duck Eagle, Leopold FC660M, Winkeyless, Kmac Happy, Redscarf68…
Shift sizes are 2.25U and 1.75U and space bars are 7U.

I have an ISO board, which child deals do I need?

You'll need to pick either the UK or the International Kit.

Does UK/International include ISO enter?

Yep.

Which languages the International kit covers?

Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish layouts.

How do I cover [insert a keyboard layout]?

Standard 60%: Base kit + Modifiers
Standard TKL: Base kit + Modifiers
Planck or Preonic: Base kit + 40%
Minivan: Base kit + 40%
Ergodox: Base kit + Ergodox
Atreus: Base kit + Ergodox (just turn around the R2s of the thumb cluster and use it as R4s)
Whitefox, Neutrino, Redscarft68: Base kit + Modifiers + Tsangan/Whitefox
Winkeyless keyboard: Base kit + Modifiers + Tsangan/Whitefox
HHKB-like keyboard (Duck Viper, Duck Eagle, some GH60 layouts, some KMAC Happy layouts): Base kit + Modifiers + Tsangan/Whitefox
Leopold FC660M, Clueboard: Base kit + Modifiers + Tsangan/Whitefox
Fullsize keyboard: Base kit + Modifiers + Numpad
Standalone numpad: Numpad
UK keyboard: [any of the above] + UK
Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Spanish, or Swedish keyboard: [any of the above] + International
Dvorak or Colemak keyboard: [any of the above] + Dvorak & Colemak

Are the Corsair Strafe and Logitech G710 covered?

Unfortunately no, Signature Plastics doesn't manufacture 6.5U SA space bars.

Why do these keycaps cost that much?

These are high profile, thick ABS, doubleshot CUSTOM made keycaps produced by Signature Plastics.

How does that raffle keycap work?

By participating on the drop you enter the raffle, winners will receive the Massdrop keycap (like a real life Golden Ticket, but for MK enthusiasts)

What size is the 'up and out' key in the novelty set?

The 'UP AND OUT' novelty key is a R3 1.75U which is the same size as a standard CAPS LOCK keycap

How tall are the SA keycaps?

The height of the keycap depends on the row profile, R3s are 0.462 inches tall (1,17cm)

[thaddeus]

Here we go!

Alphas + Modifiers + Ergodox + 40% + Novelty

[Shihatsu]

Any chance for a golden ISO-ticket? Like as "very last chance" or "afterthought"? In for Int + Base + Number + Modifiers, the temptation is high to take novelties as well...

[johuu]

I am in with Alphas + Modifiers + Novelties.

[Totem]

Congratulations on a massive first day. I'm super stoked on the set. Not sure how I'm going to be able to wait until February.

[My_Thoughts]

I wonder if this will be the first set where international ISO tips before the UK ISO?

[Rally Man]

What are the color codes for?  Just the ESC key?  Or any key?

[Oblotzky]

What are the color codes for?  Just the ESC key?  Or any key?

The color codes are not actually keys included in the set, they merely show you what color code the 6 different colors used in this set are. It's a presentation just like the "Doubleshot Keycap" image isn't actually a key included.

[Rally Man]

Oh, I understand that, I guess I my question didn't come out correct.  Basically I was asking can any of the keycaps, like the ESC, be made in the colors codes shown?  So could I order a blue ESC keycap for example?

[Oblotzky]

Oh, I understand that, I guess I my question didn't come out correct.  Basically I was asking can any of the keycaps, like the ESC, be made in the colors codes shown?  So could I order a blue ESC keycap for example?

Oh okay. Sadly you can not, SP would need to produce the ESC keys seperately with the given quantities of each color, which would add a lot of work to the order. All modifier sets will include the ESC key in brown. The closest you can get to having a differently colord ESC key would be ordering the Novelty set and using one of the colored Wonka symbol keys instead, or hope to win one of the raffeled yellow MassDrop keys.

[Rally Man]

Oh, I understand that, I guess I my question didn't come out correct.  Basically I was asking can any of the keycaps, like the ESC, be made in the colors codes shown?  So could I order a blue ESC keycap for example?

Oh okay. Sadly you can not, SP would need to produce the ESC keys seperately with the given quantities of each color, which would add a lot of work to the order. All modifier sets will include the ESC key in brown. The closest you can get to having a differently colord ESC key would be ordering the Novelty set and using one of the colored Wonka symbol keys instead, or hope to win one of the raffeled yellow MassDrop keys.

Ah, ok.  Thanks!

[Oblotzky]

Well great, I joined the MassDrop group buy, payed in full (transaction successful according to PayPal) and now MD claims the Payment failed and I won't be part of the GB. I have submitted a support ticket to clear this up but I fear they will simply return the money once they find it and I will be left blank. Any idea if there will be a different way to join this drop should that be the case?

[krisst]

Well great, I joined the MassDrop group buy, payed in full (transaction successful according to PayPal) and now MD claims the Payment failed and I won't be part of the GB. I have submitted a support ticket to clear this up but I fear they will simply return the money once they find it and I will be left blank. Any idea if there will be a different way to join this drop should that be the case?

Once the drop ends, there is no way to join the same drop as far as I know. Something to be learn here is try not to use paypal as payment method especially for drops that prices of it may change. Maybe the finally bill amount is not the same as what you have originally authorized, which cause payment to fail. Usually if paypal payment fail, you will receive an email from MD asking you to authorize another payment within 24hrs. Support tickets usually takes a day to reply, might be too late when they do.

Just my experience. Wish you the best.

[Oblotzky]

I didn't receive any answers to my support tickets, but the transaction is marked as Paid now in my MD transaction overview. Who knows when Round 2 would have happened, so relieved right now. Now it's time to wait till Feb (who am I kidding, its gonna be April  )

I will get myself a CC for sure now, I was suspecting the price changed from what I authorized although I waited for all 4 sets (Base Mods Num Nov) to hit the lowest price tier before ordering. Odd.

[krisst]

I didn't receive any answers to my support tickets, but the transaction is marked as Paid now in my MD transaction overview. Who knows when Round 2 would have happened, so relieved right now. Now it's time to wait till Feb (who am I kidding, its gonna be April  )

I will get myself a CC for sure now, I was suspecting the price changed from what I authorized although I waited for all 4 sets (Base Mods Num Nov) to hit the lowest price tier before ordering. Odd.

That's some good news. Congrats. SA keycap sets to date, most do not have a rerun. A few have a Round 2 after a few years. No hurry to receive these keycaps anyways, would rather they do a good job manufacture quality caps before sending out.

[Locnguyen1507]

ATM, Is there any update from manufacturer Zambumon :3 Curious to see the first picture from the set

[Zambumon]

ATM, Is there any update from manufacturer Zambumon :3 Curious to see the first picture from the set

No updates for the moment.

[imprevade]

Dreaming about what Amazing Chocolatier will look like on my Ramabae 65.

[koobertz]

So will the base and modifier pack come with a 7u space bar?

[darklord20k]

any updates?

[MandrewDavis]

I forgot I ordered this lol

[imprevade]

Is the R4 shift in the 40% kit 2u or 1.75u?

[Vigrith]

Is the R4 shift in the 40% kit 2u or 1.75u?

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Well, backspace seems to be the same size as the shift and backspace is 2u, so I'm guessing 2u. From what I knew before I thought small shifts for 40s kits were always 1.75u though so that's a little weird. So all in all not sure LOL, sorry I couldn't be of any conclusive help.

[MandrewDavis]

Is the R4 shift in the 40% kit 2u or 1.75u?

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Well, backspace seems to be the same size as the shift and backspace is 2u, so I'm guessing 2u. From what I knew before I thought small shifts for 40s kits were always 1.75u though so that's a little weird. So all in all not sure LOL, sorry I couldn't be of any conclusive help.

Its a 1.75u shift, easy to see when you compare it to the two 1u keys below it. The MiniVan 40% uses a that R2 backspace of the same size.

[tommyonsn]

so far, I didn't receive the ergo kit. MD didn't reply anything...

[mik1]

I see Chocolatier for sale here https://mykeyboard.eu/search/?q=chocolatier . However is the International key cap set available anywhere?

Thanks for making an absolute world class key cap set. If in the future you'd make a variant of this based on all black color, I would get it also as even that is lacking on the market in NorDe, wider NorDe conversation here https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97874 .

[Zuology]

I see Chocolatier for sale here https://mykeyboard.eu/search/?q=chocolatier . However is the International key cap set available anywhere?

Thanks for making an absolute world class key cap set. If in the future you'd make a variant of this based on all black color, I would get it also as even that is lacking on the market in NorDe, wider NorDe conversation here https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97874 .

Necro-mistake post in the wrong thread, you are looking for or referring to the GMK run of Chocolatier. This old AF thread is about the SA run.