类型: IC
作者:
NoPunIn10Did
发布时间: 2021-11-30 11:23:55
更新时间:
2022-06-09 09:07:29
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115495.0
Bear by Jacky. Render by Manzel. (Full Size)
GB Thread
GMK Prussian Blue
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Home Page: https://nopunin10did.com/gmk-prussian-blue/
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Discord: NoPunIn10Key
Dates & Vendors
TBD: The original Group Buy was canceled. It is my hope that we’ll be able to try again in the future, likely with some rework. I’ve asked the mods to reopen this IC thread to track the future of this project, should such a future arise.
The Group Buy for this keyset will start 01 June 2022 and is expected to run through 01 July 2022. -
US - CannonKeys
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UK - Prototypist
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EU - MyKeyboard
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CA - Deskhero
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SEA - iLumkb
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AU - Switchkeys
Updates
09 Jun 2022 - Cancellation of original GB.
01 Jun 2022 - Start of original GB.
09 May 2022 - Updated international kit, added vendor list, and announced GB date.
11 Mar 2022 - Updated spacebar kitting to include both types of 6u bar; removed 1.75u bars.
04 Mar 2022 - Submitted for quotes via primary US vendor.
Background
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What is GMK Prussian Blue?
GMK
Prussian Blue is a custom keycap set to be manufactured in
the Cherry profile by
GMK Electronic Design GmbH. These MX-compatible keycaps will be made from ABS plastic
and doubleshot legends (with UV front-print where needed).
GMK Prussian Blue uses a simple color scheme with a GMK
stock white (CP) for its legends and a custom color for the
base: RAL 230 20 20 ( Preußischblau).
Background: Prussian Blue
Prussian Blue is a
chemical compound
originally discovered in Berlin at the turn of the 18th
century. It has been used in a variety of settings from art
(Japanese woodblock painting) to architecture (a traditional
blueprint dye) to medicine (a treatment for heavy metal
poisoning).
Prussian Blue was also used for nearly two
centuries to dye the military uniforms of the Kingdom of
Prussia. The RAL standard and this keyset draw from this
darker variant, and GMK Prussian Blues kitting takes further
inspiration from the history of the Kingdom of Prussia
itself.
The Kingdom of Prussia
The
Kingdom of Prussia
was established circa 1701 and existed until approximately
1918. Its borders changed frequently, with many of its parts
split into separate enclaves and exclaves. Though it was
ruled by a German-speaking monarchy, its reality was far
more diverse, including regions of Germans, Poles,
Lithuanians, and Silesians. For most of its existence,
however, the majority of Prussian territory lay within the
current borders of Germany and Poland.
Two Base Kits
As
a reflection of the Kingdom of Prussias multilingual and
multicultural footprint, GMK Prussian Blue will offer two
distinct base kits: one Polish and one German.
Polish/US Base Kit. Render by Manzel
(Full Size)
German Base Kit. Render by Manzel (Full Size)
The Polish / US Base kit will
use the modern Polish Programmers Layout, whose similarity
to US ANSI allows it to also serve as the primary base kit.
Its modifier key legends will be a mix of icons and English
language modifiers. Especially when paired with the
Spacebars addon, it provides physical compatibility for very
wide array of boards, including a majority of 40% boards as
well as rarities like the
Vortex Race 3
and
Boardwalk.
The German Base kit will follow a
German QWERTZ standard layout while also providing a QWERTY
option. Its modifier key legends will use a mix of icons and
German language modifiers, with most following the style of
boards sold by GMKs own
Uniqey storefront. Its physical support for nonstandard keyboard layouts is
intentionally more limited to control costs.
Child
Kits
Spacebars kit. Render by Manzel (Full Size)
International Kit. Render by Manzel (Full Size)
The Spacebars kit provides a range
of spacebar sizes for split & smaller keyboards. It also
includes two 6u spacebar keys: one with a centered stem and
one with an off-center stem, allowing it to fit classic
Cherry G80-1800 models.
The
International Kit provides enough keys to
convert the US / Polish base kit into a UK layout or
into a more accurate US layout with no sublegends. Likewise,
it contains the keys necessary to convert the German base
kit into a Swedish, Finnish, Danish, or Norwegian layout.
Board
Renders
Full resolution renders are available on the
GMK Prussian Blue Home Page.
All renders provided by Manzel.
Renders may
contain inaccuracies and should not be considered the final
authority on the appearance of the caps.
Bear by Jacky with Polish / US base & spacebars
kit.
Mech27 TKL with German base.
Set
Comparison Chart
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GMK Prussian Blue will include one new custom color (RAL 230
20 20). Its legends will be GMK stock white CP. Below is a
diagram that compares the estimated RGB hex colors of
several prior and upcoming GMK and Signature Plastics
keysets with those of GMK Prussian Blue.
Full Size
Acknowledgements
Thanks to my amazing wife, who
has remained supportive even as my home office fills with
more keyboards, keycaps, color standards, and cardboard
boxes.
Thanks to my adorable daughter, who brings me
such joy.
Thanks to Afresh & konstantin for their
immense help with getting the ogoneks right.
Thanks to
Manzel for his professionalism and renders.
Thanks to
hunghingdailo, who gifted me with a brilliant logo.
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