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Offline intelli78

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #100 on: Thu, 10 May 2018, 02:03:02 »
Very nice! Are you going to send in your caps for color matching, or use Pantone color chips?
Definitely would've done some things differently in retrospect.
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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #101 on: Thu, 10 May 2018, 04:32:38 »
Just dropping in to say I'm interested. I have a GMK TA set stashing away and it will always be special to me (1) it's the first GMK set that I could look up and wanted to have (the original MD drop happened before I was into mechkey); and (2) full R5 support - no other GMK sets do it since, at least the ones that I was interested in and/or bought.

Keep it up!  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #102 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 12:18:11 »
Very nice! Are you going to send in your caps for color matching, or use Pantone color chips?
Definitely would've done some things differently in retrospect.
I plan to send my caps to GMK ;D

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #103 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 12:51:43 »
Many of you want icon mods, how about an icon kit like gmk yuri? It could be compatible with more layouts.
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And I have contacted to vendor, price was a little more than I expected.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #104 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 14:39:34 »
Many of you want icon mods, how about an icon kit like gmk yuri? It could be compatible with more layouts.
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And I have contacted to vendor, price was a little more than I expected.

+1 in for a modi kit.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #105 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 16:24:44 »
Many of you want icon mods, how about an icon kit like gmk yuri? It could be compatible with more layouts.

I would really like that. A lot.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #106 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 16:46:44 »
As long as it's a kit, sure, as I'm not keen on the bottom row.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #107 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 16:46:51 »
does it have to have the odd bottom row symbols? I'd prefer to not have them honestly, it would be cheaper too.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #108 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 16:51:55 »
I second that. Skipping those weird looking bottom row icons would make the set cheaper. Unless there’s huge demand for them. Personally, I don’t find them that nice.


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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #109 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 19:07:16 »
Many of you want icon mods, how about an icon kit like gmk yuri? It could be compatible with more layouts.
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And I have contacted to vendor, price was a little more than I expected.

Don't think GMK has R5 icon mod moulds already and if so, this is exactly my sentiment LOL

As long as it's a kit, sure, as I'm not keen on the bottom row.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA
« Reply #110 on: Sat, 12 May 2018, 18:56:44 »
Is there an update on this? I'm pretty interested

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #111 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 14:20:14 »
Updated.

Add some kits.

Who can tell me what's difference between  "|" and "¦"?


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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #112 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 14:21:32 »
Updated.

Add some kits.

Who can tell me what's difference between  "|" and "¦"?

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They’re the same. The “pipe” symbol.


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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #113 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 14:22:18 »
very cool, i would be interested!

In terms of the backslash/pipe key, do what the OG board has edit: i see now it was an iso board, but the key has the split pipe down by the left shift.


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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #114 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 14:37:19 »
But some OG HAD keyboards have both of them.


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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #115 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 14:39:48 »
Updated.

Add some kits.

Who can tell me what's difference between  "|" and "¦"?

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The vertical bar vs. parted rule or broken bar. ANSI vs ISO.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_bar#Solid_vertical_bar_vs_broken_bar

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #116 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 14:58:10 »
Rather than reading the entire thread, I'm going to ask for the sake of being lazy:
Will the alphas have the more yellowed look, or will it be similar to intelli's GMK TA?

Either way I'm fine, but for this new iteration I'm kinda hoping for the more yellowed look.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #117 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 16:20:32 »
Rather than reading the entire thread, I'm going to ask for the sake of being lazy:
Will the alphas have the more yellowed look, or will it be similar to intelli's GMK TA?

Either way I'm fine, but for this new iteration I'm kinda hoping for the more yellowed look.
First pic in op. Looks to be more beige than yellow.


Edit: or at least that's what is being aimed for.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #118 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 16:37:07 »
Rather than reading the entire thread, I'm going to ask for the sake of being lazy:
Will the alphas have the more yellowed look, or will it be similar to intelli's GMK TA?

Either way I'm fine, but for this new iteration I'm kinda hoping for the more yellowed look.
First pic in op. Looks to be more beige than yellow.


Edit: or at least that's what is being aimed for.

That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure if that was just a render thing.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #119 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 21:04:02 »
nice update! looking at the Icon kit now, it's not for me, I'm fine with the standard mods as they are. I'll get the spacebar kit for sure, it's got everything  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #120 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 21:55:53 »
Glad to see movement on this project. Any ETA on GB timing?

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #121 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 23:12:28 »
Rather than reading the entire thread, I'm going to ask for the sake of being lazy:
Will the alphas have the more yellowed look, or will it be similar to intelli's GMK TA?

Either way I'm fine, but for this new iteration I'm kinda hoping for the more yellowed look.

Alpha color will be light gray, the same as original Cherry set.
If you want a yellowed look, you could try to do something to yellow this set.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #122 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 23:22:41 »
Updated.

Add some kits.

Who can tell me what's difference between  "|" and "¦"?

Show Image

The vertical bar vs. parted rule or broken bar. ANSI vs ISO.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_bar#Solid_vertical_bar_vs_broken_bar

Thanks for the info!

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #123 on: Tue, 22 May 2018, 23:38:08 »
Rather than reading the entire thread, I'm going to ask for the sake of being lazy:
Will the alphas have the more yellowed look, or will it be similar to intelli's GMK TA?

Either way I'm fine, but for this new iteration I'm kinda hoping for the more yellowed look.

Alpha color will be light gray, the same as original Cherry set.
If you want a yellowed look, you could try to do something to yellow this set.

So darker from intelli's GMK TA, yes?
Sorry, I missed which Uniqey codes this will use.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #124 on: Wed, 23 May 2018, 00:45:54 »
Just a thought, 1.5u bottom row only in R5 kinda ruins the set for layouts like 65/75/96key that can use 3x1.25u left of space and 2x1.5u right of space next to arrows.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #125 on: Wed, 23 May 2018, 00:56:26 »
Just a thought, 1.5u bottom row only in R5 kinda ruins the set for layouts like 65/75/96key that can use 3x1.25u left of space and 2x1.5u right of space next to arrows.
"Ruins" probably isn't the right word to use here.

If I recall correctly GMK does not have molds for R5 keys in different bottom row sizes other than the ones specified. 1u, 1.5u, 2u, Numpad Enter.

If you want to use the set for other layouts, just use R4 bottom row, which is provided.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #126 on: Wed, 23 May 2018, 01:18:24 »
No, I mean you have to use the 1.5u keys in R5 whether the rest of the bottom is or not due to the layout. You're stuck with either the 1.5u being the only R5 keys on the bottom or the 1.25u keys being the only R4 keys on the bottom. I'd say that does sorta ruin the bottom row if you have any of these pretty popular layouts.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #127 on: Wed, 23 May 2018, 01:23:53 »


You should consider adding R4 1.5u controls and alts along with the various other R4 1u keys as it is fairly common on the many 65%, 75%, 96-key, and 1800 style layouts to use a mix of 1.25u, 1.5u, or 1u keys. I could imagine it might be awkward mixing R4 and R5 bottom row keys for these cases.

Other than than, I’m definitely in! Have always loved the OG TA colorway, but the original GMK run left a lot to be desired.

I prefer using R5 bottom row, I will consider using R4 bottom row or adding additional R4 row.
So I need some more feedback! :D

Valid point, donut. It seems to have been suggested here. OP should take it into account.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #128 on: Wed, 23 May 2018, 03:58:23 »
Rather than reading the entire thread, I'm going to ask for the sake of being lazy:
Will the alphas have the more yellowed look, or will it be similar to intelli's GMK TA?

Either way I'm fine, but for this new iteration I'm kinda hoping for the more yellowed look.

Leave it out in the sun

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #129 on: Wed, 23 May 2018, 09:41:41 »
Is this going to be run by small vendors or MD?

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #130 on: Wed, 23 May 2018, 16:54:10 »
I hope it's not MD ;0

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #131 on: Wed, 23 May 2018, 23:07:06 »
I agree on the R5 stuff, if it were me I’d include the r4 versions to the base kit and r5 to the r0 kit. That way you keep the base kit down, but still have the option if it sells well. I also am not a big fan of how it looks in photos even if I do enjoy typing on r5. So I could see wanting both.

Regardless, the way it is now greatly hurts compatibility with any non traditional bottom row board which isn’t exactly a rarity these days. Plus, from my understanding r5 keys cost more and for compatibility this set is adding an entire second bottom row to the base. 

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #132 on: Thu, 24 May 2018, 07:01:47 »
Rather than reading the entire thread, I'm going to ask for the sake of being lazy:
Will the alphas have the more yellowed look, or will it be similar to intelli's GMK TA?

Either way I'm fine, but for this new iteration I'm kinda hoping for the more yellowed look.

Alpha color will be light gray, the same as original Cherry set.
If you want a yellowed look, you could try to do something to yellow this set.

So darker from intelli's GMK TA, yes?
Sorry, I missed which Uniqey codes this will use.
Yes, there is no similar color in Uniqey codes, so this set will use custom colors.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #133 on: Thu, 24 May 2018, 07:19:59 »
I hope it's not MD ;0

Is this going to be run by small vendors or MD?

Not decided yet. I don't know why but it seems people here don't like MD.
MD could offer a cheaper price and we can hit a higher MOQ.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #134 on: Thu, 24 May 2018, 07:23:15 »
+1 to R5 bottom row

looks great

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #135 on: Thu, 24 May 2018, 08:09:37 »
+1 to R5 bottom row

looks great
This.

Row 5 both looks and feels great.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #136 on: Thu, 24 May 2018, 16:38:13 »
I hope it's not MD ;0

Is this going to be run by small vendors or MD?

Not decided yet. I don't know why but it seems people here don't like MD.
MD could offer a cheaper price and we can hit a higher MOQ.



MD is not bad price-wise for ConUS; but, it does not ship to some countries and for Europeans final total cost may be too high.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #137 on: Fri, 25 May 2018, 09:29:33 »
The spacebar kit could offer much better compatibility for split spacebar boards by simply adding a 1.25u blank.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #138 on: Sun, 27 May 2018, 14:34:09 »
I think this Norde's key would be better in its DE version:


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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #139 on: Wed, 06 June 2018, 08:41:54 »
+1. Definitely keen on that top R0.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #140 on: Thu, 07 June 2018, 08:26:27 »
I see the appeal, this isn’t the set for me, but I know it will be for a lot of people! Good luck with everything!
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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #141 on: Thu, 07 June 2018, 10:48:26 »
At first I was thinking this should have a blue spacebar option, but now that I look at it more, that would be overkill.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #142 on: Thu, 07 June 2018, 15:27:07 »
reminds me of a brighter gmk hydro! would fit white cases a little better.

Truth be told, comparing this to hydro is like comparing a toy with a professional tool. Too many features that back the comment to enumerate them here.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #143 on: Thu, 07 June 2018, 17:25:56 »
reminds me of a brighter gmk hydro! would fit white cases a little better.

Truth be told, comparing this to hydro is like comparing a toy with a professional tool. Too many features that back the comment to enumerate them here.

True! Never compare a playful set with something as elegant and professional as Hydro!

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #144 on: Thu, 07 June 2018, 17:40:29 »
reminds me of a brighter gmk hydro! would fit white cases a little better.

Truth be told, comparing this to hydro is like comparing a toy with a professional tool. Too many features that back the comment to enumerate them here.

True! Never compare a playful set with something as elegant and professional as Hydro!

Good try my friend. But the intrinsic  elegance of OG sets speaks louder.

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #145 on: Thu, 07 June 2018, 17:50:23 »
reminds me of a brighter gmk hydro! would fit white cases a little better.

Truth be told, comparing this to hydro is like comparing a toy with a professional tool. Too many features that back the comment to enumerate them here.

True! Never compare a playful set with something as elegant and professional as Hydro!

Good try my friend. But the intrinsic  elegance of OG sets speaks louder.

So you're saying TA is louder?!


Edit:
I'm just pulling your leg, ideus. I'm a big fan of Hydro, but TA was my first GMK set and it's definitely really elegant and beautiful in its simplicity.

I'm just baffled that someone tried to compared the two in the first place!
« Last Edit: Thu, 07 June 2018, 22:21:51 by romevi »

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #146 on: Thu, 07 June 2018, 20:14:35 »
Really hope this IC goes through. This GMK set got me into keebs  :D

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #147 on: Thu, 07 June 2018, 20:17:15 »
This ic would push yuri off of my board. I want it!

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #148 on: Sat, 09 June 2018, 22:20:36 »
I think this Norde's key would be better in its DE version:

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The spacebar kit could offer much better compatibility for split spacebar boards by simply adding a 1.25u blank.

Updated! Thanks for your suggestions :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK OG TA (Update :May 23)
« Reply #149 on: Fri, 15 June 2018, 15:26:23 »
It seems that all the TA keyboards were made in 1990(Cherry date code C), so I would like to name this set "GMK TA 90".
What do you guys think?
GMK TA OG?
GMK TA Retro?
GMK TA Origin?
Barring accidents, GB will start next week!