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【IC】PBT Blocks

类型: IC
作者: bobasweatandtears
发布时间: 2021-01-13 10:44:32
更新时间: 2021-05-06 13:23:27
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=110657.0


PBT Blocks

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Note: Project placed on hold until I get further legal clarity, as further discussions on a project that might never make it to GB isn’t particularly useful. Also if this proceeds it will be likely be by a PBT manufacturer than GMK for various reasons.
In the mean-time check out KAT Great Wave, which is what I’m working most actively on

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The Spin
This set is a simple homage to everyone’s favourite equilateral, equiangular rectangle, the humble square. It is definitely not a tribute to those damn iconic blocks that we’ve all spent hours fruitlessly rotating, frustratingly waiting for the ideal piece to come, whilst trying to not suffocate under the weight of previous mistakes. However, nothing matches that satisfying sense of accomplishment when you do clear all the clutter… only for it to build up again (yeah take a look around your room you filthy animal).
Some say it’s also a metaphor for the struggle against the futility of life.
What was I saying again? Anyways, before you continue on, I suggest setting the atmosphere by playing this indie song you’ve probably never heard of called Korobeiniki in the background before you continue on :D

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Combos
Score [Core]

Besides typical coverage of ANSI 60%-100% and F13 1800s; Iso (terminal), Basic 40s, Van support, and other shift sizes (2u, 1.75u, 1.5u, 1.25u, 1u, additional 2.25u) are also included
Levels [Latin Alphas]

Lines [Spacebar]

1c x 2, 1.25c, 2c x 2, 2.25c, 2.75c, 3c, 6c centered & 6c off-centered stem spacebars
T-Spin [Novelties]

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Desk Matrixes

  • WIP -
    Isometric


The Grid


There will be a more complex Deskmat done in pixelart that is currently being designed called ‘Cityblocks’
The following designs I’m less set on, but if there’s interest, do let me know:

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T-Pose


Pattern credit to: Kisscc0
You Complete Me


Note this is a stock vector image that I’ve purchased the license to use
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Play
Here’s some renders interspersed with witty quotes to fill up your screen:

“It’s taught me that errrors pile up and accomplishments disappear”

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“If you try to fit in, you’ll disappear”

“The better your execution, the less bull////* you have to deal with”*

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“Life can get out of control and can pile up on you, but if you take your time and remain calm, you can sort it all out.”

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“You spend most of your time trying to find a place to put your long, thin piece…and when you finally find a spot for it, everything you have worked so hard for just disappears.”

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“Life is just a struggle to survive increasingly difficult circumstances until you’re inevitably overwhelmed and die.”

“It is actually a simulator of building the Berlin Wall.”

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“To some it is frustration incarnate. It’s repetitive! It’s impossible to win! It’s driven by luck! But to me, it became the truest representation of life there is. You can simply put yourself in the best possible position without seeking to completely control the system you play in. No one tells you when you’ve won. Your only opponent is yourself.”


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“In Soviet Russia, T■tr■s Plays You”

“Most problems can be solved by a long stiff one”

Board credits: U80-A by Rama Works ; Candybar by The Key Company ; Nemui by Bachoo ; Pillow65 by KeliumWorks ; Isometria by ebastier ; The Paragon by Artemis Design ; TKC1800 by The Key Company ; Dalco 959 Mini by Hand Engineering; SP-111 by BlindAssassin111

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Hold

Collaborations to be confirmed
If you’re an artisan, cable, or keeb-related peripheral maker, feel free to DM me!
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Drop

Regional vendors to be lined up first, before prices and dates can be confirmed
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Design

Featuring:
Tetrominoes
Double-shot legends
Colours:
All colours are stock GMK colours for affordability purposes if this set remains GMK
White - [CP]
Black - [CR]
Inspirations:
GMK Dots (Biip), GMK Polybius (Nathanalphaman), GMK Pixel (Mitos), and PBT Triangle (Geon)
Am I set on GMK?

No. Depending on feedback, and pricing quotes, I will strongly consider switching manufacturer choice if the right pieces don’t align
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Next
※Gather Feedback

※Refine Kitting
※Desk Mats

※Gather Collabs
※Appoint Vendors

※Announce Pricing
※Announce Group Buy Date
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Feedback Form
Give feedback on kitting - should Blocks or Letters be the base kit?

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Stay on top of the clutter
via Discord Server

Watch as all the pieces fall into place
via Email

Surprise, it’s the feedback form. Just fill out the first question, and maybe the others too, because if you’re a fan of this theme, I know you’re not a quitter
Other Socials

Discord Username: BobaSweatandTears/#8008

Onlyfans: Only Tears /#69

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Stay square
BobaSweatandTears


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Credits
These were the missing pieces helped me cleared the much needed lines to get to this level:

※ To the minds behind all the quotes I referenced without any attribution
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※Thanks especially to those who have contributed various resources over time to let newcomers also try a hand at designing stuff
※ Thanks to those who leave crumbs of their kitting wisdom in various threads, previous sets’ kits and Discord (Konstantin, NoPunin10Did, DrHigsby)
※ Other top blocks are HungHingDaiLo (GMK Maestro), Swishy (KAM 80s), Hark and Loop who gave me considered feedback throughout
※ Dudeship (KAT Great Wave) and Pseudoalpaca (KAT Space Dust) - co-designers on those projects for their moral support when it comes to this hobby
※ Shout out to Imperfectlink for the Blender render lessons. I suck a bit less, but KRK is fun.
※ Biip - Never spoken to you mate, but GMK Dots and GMK Awaken inspired me to try something non-conventional
※ NathanAlphaMan and Octix - Kitting structure was partially based off GMK Polybius which is also another cool creative arcade concept, currently in GB
※ To all the respective keyboard designers for granting permission to visualise this fun looking set on their beautiful keyboard designs
※ A Russian programmer
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I want you to know that I know you now have the theme song stuck in your head now. You’re welcome :D

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