DSA LightCycle Alps and MX keyset (CANCELLED)

evangs · 03 Oct 2016, 08:16

Hello!

The DSA LightCycle keyset is now available for pre-order. This set is available for either MX or Alps stems and offers a base kit $80, numpad $20, and compatibility/international iso pack $50. This set will cover a wide array of layouts including many 40% boards, ergodox, and white fox.

faxe · 03 Oct 2016, 12:05

Nice one, do you have bigger images of the keysets? These (and all on you webpage) are kinda small

chuckdee · 03 Oct 2016, 15:13

There's a larger one on the GH thread of the main keyset.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84285.0;topicseen

faxe · 03 Oct 2016, 15:45

Thanks for the Info!

evangs · 04 Oct 2016, 03:31

faxe wrote: Nice one, do you have bigger images of the keysets? These (and all on you webpage) are kinda small

They got resized and the big ones are at home. Here is the KLE http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/# ... c315b8c4a2

evangs · 04 Oct 2016, 03:31

chuckdee wrote: There's a larger one on the GH thread of the main keyset.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84285.0;topicseen

Thank you!

hypkx · 04 Oct 2016, 08:33

Alps stems sound very good.

zslane · 04 Oct 2016, 18:48

Agreed.

That's why I joined the GB. I have a KBP-60 with Matias' tactile switches on its way that will be virtually useless to me without the Lightcycle caps.

As far as I can tell, this set will be the only modern (i.e., not harvested from a vintage keyboard) spherical keycap set ever made for Matias/Alps switches. Apart from being the only caps I'll willingly type on (with the KBP-60), they will also be instant collector's items.

zslane · 04 Oct 2016, 20:58

BTW, here's a quick render I threw together for the set last night. Apologies for the lack of novelty keys, but I didn't have time to recreate the graphics for them.

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evangs · 05 Oct 2016, 05:16

zslane wrote: BTW, here's a quick render I threw together for the set last night. Apologies for the lack of novelty keys, but I didn't have time to recreate the graphics for them.

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Damn that's cool

evangs · 05 Oct 2016, 05:16

Numbers after today

zslane · 05 Oct 2016, 06:59

With novelties:

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Wodan · 05 Oct 2016, 08:32

In for a full set. Great service putting the international/ISO keycaps all into one big add-on kit. Price seems very reasonable and MOQ is a non-issue that way.

When shipping to the EU, please make sure to fill the customs form (CN22) economically

evangs · 05 Oct 2016, 17:21

Wodan wrote: In for a full set. Great service putting the international/ISO keycaps all into one big add-on kit. Price seems very reasonable and MOQ is a non-issue that way.

When shipping to the EU, please make sure to fill the customs form (CN22) economically

Will do, I've learned a bit about international shipping since R1 of MiniVan

obfuscated · 05 Oct 2016, 19:32

Have someone seen/used SP DSA ABS double shots in Alps stem?
I have one such cap that is for the MX stem and it is terrible.
It sounds hollow compared to both SP DSA PBT blank caps and some generic cherry g80-3000 post 2000/2005 caps (the keyboards price as new was something like 75 euro).
I'm using them on cherry mx blues switches (from the cherry keyboard) in an ergodox style keyboard.

zslane · 05 Oct 2016, 19:45

Just out of curiosity, how come the novelties only appear on one 1.25u key each? The bottom row modifiers mirror each other (aside from FN/MENU), and so having 1.25u novelty keys in pairs is usually the norm.

zslane · 05 Oct 2016, 19:52

obfuscated wrote: Have someone seen/used SP DSA ABS double shots in Alps stem?
I have one such cap that is for the MX stem and it is terrible.
It sounds hollow compared to both SP DSA PBT blank caps and some generic cherry g80-3000 post 2000/2005 caps (the keyboards price as new was something like 75 euro).
I'm using them on cherry mx blues switches (from the cherry keyboard) in an ergodox style keyboard.

I have Dolch DSA on a Pok3r with MX Reds and Granite on a Pok3r with MX Reds and you're right, they sound and feel a bit different. I would expect the same to hold true no matter what keyboard or switch they are installed on.

However, aside from blanks (or old keys harvested from very rare vintage boards), there is only one option when it comes to spherical keycaps on Matias/Alps switch mounts: DSA in double-shot ABS.

evangs · 06 Oct 2016, 05:41

We put up some good numbers today!

obfuscated · 06 Oct 2016, 09:08

@evangs:
1. I guess it is too late to ask for a "A pack of 10 1x DSA blank keys" added to the group buy, isn't it?
2. What is the orientation of the alps stem for the numpad enter or + 2x keys?

evangs · 06 Oct 2016, 23:23

obfuscated wrote: @evangs:
1. I guess it is too late to ask for a "A pack of 10 1x DSA blank keys" added to the group buy, isn't it?
2. What is the orientation of the alps stem for the numpad enter or + 2x keys?

1. That would be correct, sorry :/
2. It is the same orientation as the other keys, meaning the switch on the numpad should be rotated

evangs · 07 Oct 2016, 06:51

We put up some strong numbers today! Let's keep this van rolling

zslane · 07 Oct 2016, 07:03

What is the final day for pre-ordering?

chuckdee · 07 Oct 2016, 15:49

From the purchase site linked above:

NOTE: This is a pre-order meaning that once orders close on October 17th, 2016, the bulk order will be placed with Signature Plastics. Estimated production time is 6-8 weeks.

pomk · 07 Oct 2016, 17:43

evangs wrote:
obfuscated wrote: @evangs:
1. I guess it is too late to ask for a "A pack of 10 1x DSA blank keys" added to the group buy, isn't it?
2. What is the orientation of the alps stem for the numpad enter or + 2x keys?
1. That would be correct, sorry :/
2. It is the same orientation as the other keys, meaning the switch on the numpad should be rotated

Is the stem orientation of iso enter also rotated?

evangs · 08 Oct 2016, 07:26

pomk wrote:
evangs wrote:
obfuscated wrote: @evangs:
1. I guess it is too late to ask for a "A pack of 10 1x DSA blank keys" added to the group buy, isn't it?
2. What is the orientation of the alps stem for the numpad enter or + 2x keys?
1. That would be correct, sorry :/
2. It is the same orientation as the other keys, meaning the switch on the numpad should be rotated
Is the stem orientation of iso enter also rotated?

I don't know, what do ISO alps boards normally do?

evangs · 08 Oct 2016, 07:27

Daily number update

obfuscated · 08 Oct 2016, 09:20

pomk wrote: Is the stem orientation of iso enter also rotated?

On my m0118 set it is vertical/rotated.

evangs · 09 Oct 2016, 06:57

obfuscated wrote:
pomk wrote: Is the stem orientation of iso enter also rotated?
On my m0118 set it is vertical/rotated.

Noted. Thank you

evangs · 09 Oct 2016, 06:58

zslane wrote: With novelties:

lightcycle_dsa_tkl_03.png

Hey zslane, can I use this photo for a promotional post?

zslane · 09 Oct 2016, 16:20

Of course! Use any of the renders you like.