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Quote from: Snappo on Fri, 29 June 2018, 09:46:21Quote from: excluisve on Fri, 29 June 2018, 09:35:17Quote from: Snappo on Fri, 29 June 2018, 04:26:20People seem more concerned about calling something a copy than they are trying to improve the design.Does exclusive have a copyright on nameplates and middle pieces now? As far as I see it, its different for exclusive himself to be upset. From others its just gatekeeping designs. However, I think I would actually like it more without the middle piece and nameplate. Yea I am not have copyright on nameplate and middle pieces So it mean ppl can copy whatever they want as long as they have no copyright is it ? That's not quite my point. I worded it poorly, sorry. What I meant was because you did that with your board, does that mean other community members cannot have middle pieces and nameplates now? If you feel this design is too close to yours, then I can understand that. Talk to koob about it. As I've said, I'm in favour of removing the nameplate and middle piece. This should have differentiate the two boards more, and would look cleaner to me. Would this satisfy you excluisve?This is not about make me satisfaction dont throw the topic on that you're not the designer for the pandora, it's not your responsibility to make sure it does not copy other boards. koob should make his own unique design for 60% and not change it a minimal amount to stop complaints, the pearl was a unique design, no one could confuse it with another 40%he should also make pandora a unique design
Quote from: excluisve on Fri, 29 June 2018, 09:35:17Quote from: Snappo on Fri, 29 June 2018, 04:26:20People seem more concerned about calling something a copy than they are trying to improve the design.Does exclusive have a copyright on nameplates and middle pieces now? As far as I see it, its different for exclusive himself to be upset. From others its just gatekeeping designs. However, I think I would actually like it more without the middle piece and nameplate. Yea I am not have copyright on nameplate and middle pieces So it mean ppl can copy whatever they want as long as they have no copyright is it ? That's not quite my point. I worded it poorly, sorry. What I meant was because you did that with your board, does that mean other community members cannot have middle pieces and nameplates now? If you feel this design is too close to yours, then I can understand that. Talk to koob about it. As I've said, I'm in favour of removing the nameplate and middle piece. This should have differentiate the two boards more, and would look cleaner to me. Would this satisfy you excluisve?
Quote from: Snappo on Fri, 29 June 2018, 04:26:20People seem more concerned about calling something a copy than they are trying to improve the design.Does exclusive have a copyright on nameplates and middle pieces now? As far as I see it, its different for exclusive himself to be upset. From others its just gatekeeping designs. However, I think I would actually like it more without the middle piece and nameplate. Yea I am not have copyright on nameplate and middle pieces So it mean ppl can copy whatever they want as long as they have no copyright is it ?
People seem more concerned about calling something a copy than they are trying to improve the design.Does exclusive have a copyright on nameplates and middle pieces now? As far as I see it, its different for exclusive himself to be upset. From others its just gatekeeping designs. However, I think I would actually like it more without the middle piece and nameplate.
I've talked with Exclusive and he and I both understand the situation. This is simply an Interest Check. Pearl went through 3 revisions, its not the end of the world if something needs change. And even Pearl wasn't a unique design, it was a JD45 upgraded with what I wanted in it. My main interest isn't copying people or designs, its making a board I'm happy with. And there are many examples of boards that contribute design to themselves. Look at the Revo One, Duck Poker and Klippe. They are pretty much all the same. Ill be looking at what can be improved and changed, so that everyone including Exclusive is happy
This is not about make me satisfaction dont throw the topic on that you're not the designer for the pandora, it's not your responsibility to make sure it does not copy other boards. koob should make his own unique design for 60% and not change it a minimal amount to stop complaints, the pearl was a unique design, no one could confuse it with another 40%he should also make pandora a unique design
The Pearl is an incredibly distinctive board, so much so that I've considered buying one aftermarket (which is something I never do) even though I don't think I'd use a 40% much. This project can and should have the same potential for an end product as the Pearl did.
Quote from: Vigrith on Sun, 01 July 2018, 09:01:14The Pearl is an incredibly distinctive board, so much so that I've considered buying one aftermarket (which is something I never do) even though I don't think I'd use a 40% much. This project can and should have the same potential for an end product as the Pearl did.Agreed. The Pearl looks cute as heck, I too almost got one despite not really liking 40's.I alluded to this in my earlier post but I personally was actually kind of hoping this board would stick closer to the design of the Pearl.
I like this a lot too! Are most people planning on pairing this with a Zeal60 pcb?
I feel like this IC got absolutely clobbered by the initial reaction about the design similarities and such and lost all momentum—any chance we could get an update about plans for it? Still super excited but curious about what might/might not change.
I think having the mid piece and an acrylic layer is a bit much... perhaps a thick acrylic mid piece for those that want that? Anyway, I really like the direction you're heading with this!
Quote from: Iredeus on Thu, 12 July 2018, 20:58:41I think having the mid piece and an acrylic layer is a bit much... perhaps a thick acrylic mid piece for those that want that? Anyway, I really like the direction you're heading with this!I agree that it would be clean with just a simple top and bottom piece like the Pearl with the optional acrylic mid piece. Would simplify the design and bring it more in line with the Pearl design.
The m0ar empty you feel, the m0ar space for Keycaps..
Quote from: cijanzen on Thu, 12 July 2018, 21:00:57Quote from: Iredeus on Thu, 12 July 2018, 20:58:41I think having the mid piece and an acrylic layer is a bit much... perhaps a thick acrylic mid piece for those that want that? Anyway, I really like the direction you're heading with this!I agree that it would be clean with just a simple top and bottom piece like the Pearl with the optional acrylic mid piece. Would simplify the design and bring it more in line with the Pearl design.To be fair Koob has said that he does not want to just make a "60% Pearl." He's pushing for something a bit different, and I personally really like the way he's going.
I can live with switchtop removal, but with a dedicated ANSI plate this would be an insta-buy for me.
Honestly, it looks like a E6-V2 clone with some personal touches. The roundness, nameplate, and mid piece together make it look too close to be respectable.There are a lot of other design choices that I won't comment on, since I don't think they really matter in retrospect. I can see a lot changing from now to group buy
I would personally want no nameplate and sharper corners.