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【IC】Alps Throwback - 60% DCS Alps keycap set for Modern M0110 ﹢ other layouts

类型: IC
作者: chicagoboss25
发布时间: 2018-03-18 20:27:30
更新时间: 2018-06-24 12:55:30
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94727.0


Update 6/24/18: GB is a go! Launching 6/29 on Desk Candy
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Render by /u/janglad:
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Note: colors depicted here and legends are not final but this render is to give you an idea, we had technical difficulties creating new renders so enjoy this for now :)
Hey folks, if you love Alps but also love brand new dye-sub PBT keycaps, then this is the keycap set for you. I’m happy to announce the “Alps Throwback” keycap set which takes design influence from vintage Apple M0110 and IBM “Industrial” Model M in a vintage-inspired gray+beige with blue accents colorway.
NOTE: we are planning to make the beige color for alphanumeric keys a bit darker as we discovered that it matches the light sand / beige of Modern M0110 much better (closer to the color of alphas in GMK Carbon).
FEATURES

  • Supports Modern M0110, Infinity, AEK, standard ANSI/ISO 60% layouts

  • Signature plastics DCS profile in PBT dye-subbed

  • All text mods (NO ICONS) and align mods text in upper left. I think SP’s default Gorton font for DCS fits really well here but could potentially use original Cherry font depending on feedback

  • Cherry MX-style stabilizer inserts. Some of you might be thinking :eek: but I am also working on a new MX+Alps 60% PCB that will hopefully run concurrently with Modern M0110 and this keycap set so you will be able to use PCB-mount Cherry/GMK/Zeal stabs with Alps keycaps. Those of you hardcore Alps hackers have figured out workarounds for sets like Alpine Winter and I’m happy to share my own notes and tips about how to adapt these caps for Alps stabs if anyone wants :)

  • PRICING*
    Latest pricing (as of 6/5/2018):
    Base kit (MOQ 50):

  • $165 @ 50 units

  • $150 @ 75 units

  • $140 @ 100 units

  • $135 @ 150 units

  • $130 @ 200 units
    Nav/65% (MOQ 25):

  • $50 @ 25 units

  • $45 @ 50 units
    Ortholinear (MOQ 25):

  • $35 @ 25 units

  • $30 @ 50 units
    Split spacebars (MOQ 25):

  • $25 @ 25 units

  • $20 @ 50 units
    Arrows (MOQ 25): $15 (no drop points)

  • TIMING*
    Modern M0110 is going to open for the group buy on 6/29 so if feedback here continues to be positive we plan to open this group buy around then and will proceed as long as we hit MOQ.

  • KEYBOARDS*
    Compatibility is the bane of modern Alps / Alps-clone builds so I tried to make these layout options fit as many readily available DIY Alps builds as possible. Take these with a bit of a grain of salt as some of these combos might require Alps stabilizer hacking (since Alps Throwback will have Cherry stab inserts but you can usually always make a filed-down costar insert work with any kind of stabilizer from the plate side).

  • Modern M0110: Base :cool:

  • Alps64 with AEK or Infinity Layout: Base

  • KBParadise V60: Base

  • Tenkeyless / 87-key (like KBParadise V80): Base + Nav/65% + Arrows

  • Ortholinear like Planck, Preonic, or one of the “split” designs like Let’s Split or Nyquist: Base + Ortholinear + Arrows

  • ABOUT THE PROFILE*
    This keycap set is going to be produced in a PBT dye-subbed version of Signature Plastics DCS profile, which is similar to Cherry profile though keycaps are thinner. This is the same profile as Alpine Winter but a different material and the keycap itself is only one shot instead of two, which should solve the issue of keycap stems breaking off that folks saw with Alpine Winter.
    Here’s a video by Fluffypupper22 on comparing the profile to some other Alps caps:

  • COLOR CHIPS*

    Thanks!

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