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Posted: 24 Apr 2014, 17:07
by JBert
It still needs a credit card I guess?

Posted: 24 Apr 2014, 19:12
by alinh
JBert wrote:It still needs a credit card I guess?
or paypal

Posted: 24 Apr 2014, 21:11
by JBert
I tried that last time, then Paypal went on to ask me for a credit card. :x

Posted: 24 Apr 2014, 21:27
by Laser
If i remember well, the true pay with paypal form was on the lower right of the payment options, i think the page went to display full options (pay with credit card etc.) and the paypal login-and-pay option was somehow not too visible. If memory serves.

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 11:29
by DanielT
576!! :o :o :o
When Alin started this GB we never ever hoped it will be such a success, we just wanted our Vim key caps and were ready to pay premium for our favorite editor :ugeek:

So we are really happy so many Vim fans are out there :!:

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 18:31
by DanielT
728! 1h 40min to go :D

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 19:03
by Gilgam
i miss the caps lock vim key :-(

Re: [Groupbuy] [ Active ] Vim SA Doubleshot key

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 19:04
by demonkoryu
Yeah caps lock is what i use too. ;(

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 19:43
by alinh
I opted for 1u key because that's what SP had on file from mtl's previous group buy.

These days I mainly use Ergodox, but I could also use a "Caps Lock" Vim key (non-stepped ofc :evil: ). Maybe we can organize a GB for this... we have a few more ideas for "geeky keycaps" 8-)

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 20:11
by Laser
There could be an entire vim-oriented keyset, starting from something like this:

Image

and adapted to look good on actual keycaps:

- intuitive symbols (instead of cheatsheet descriptions)
- different keycap colors by role (operator, command, motion)
PLUS:
- localleader & globalleader keys available in every row profile

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 20:14
by alinh
Laser wrote:There could an entire vim-oriented keyset, starting from something like this:

Image

and adapted to look good on actual keycaps:

- intuitive symbols (instead of cheatsheet descriptions)
- different keycap colors by role (operator, command, motion)
PLUS:
- localleader & globalleader keys available in every row profile
Mind reader!!!! That's exactly what I was thinking of :shock:

Me -> Melissa
One problem though :

"Does SP have the capabilities to add more than one legend
per key? (example picture attached)

If so, the following set would probably attract a lot of people :
http://www.viemu.com/vi-vim-cheat-sheet.gif
"
Melissa->me
"Alin-

Multiple colored text and font would have to be done by either sublimation or pad printing. This is possible and is done for a variety of other customers.

Thanks!"

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 20:15
by alinh
"It’s over!"

"Bummer! You just missed this deal!" :evilgeek:

OK so which one of you bought 200+ caps to get rich? :lol:

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 21:24
by Laser
cool - so it's possible :) we would need a good designer (like matt3o) with strong vim interest.

(some vim-heavy-used keys could also be front printed)

So mind reading ability is proportional to distance :)

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 06:29
by alinh
Laser wrote:cool - so it's possible :) we would need a good designer (like matt3o) with strong vim interest.

(some vim-heavy-used keys could also be front printed)

So mind reading ability is proportional to distance :)
Yeah. This kit needs a bit more planning than a single keycap gb :)

To avoid future information disclosures I bought myself a tinfoil hat from ebay. Pics incoming :)

Posted: 30 May 2014, 10:38
by Mr.Bean
A little taste of round 5.

Posted: 30 May 2014, 12:14
by alinh
Whoa that looks nice!

Post more pics of that ED also :)

Posted: 21 Jun 2014, 15:14
by DanielT
Today also the organizers received their Vim caps :D
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Posted: 21 Jun 2014, 18:45
by Daniel
Colour comparison with a previous version in DCS profile. The one from this groupbuy is a little bit brighter.
vim keycap dcs sa
vim keycap dcs sa
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Posted: 21 Jun 2014, 18:59
by Muirium
Is the DCS version pad printed? It looks super sharp, but layered on top of the rough plastic.

Or maybe your focus is a little off on the doubleshot! Those should be tack sharp, too.

Posted: 21 Jun 2014, 19:19
by Daniel
Both are doubleshots from signature plastics.
The described effect might come from my script which I use to resize my pictures:

Code: Select all

#!/bin/bash
mkdir /tmp/small
cd $1
for f in *.JPG
do convert $f -resize 800x -unsharp 2x0.5+0.7+0 -strip /tmp/small/$f
done
feh -F -Z /tmp/small/*
I added the unsharp parameter some time ago, because of a blogpost which showed how the resizing affected the sharpness of the pictures.

Here's the link (hooray for the FF history): https://even.li/imagemagick-sharp-web-s ... otographs/

Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 05:18
by napalmbrain
Were there any extra by chance? Or anyone looking to sell one of theirs if they bought a couple? =]

Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 05:33
by DerpyDash_xAD
I don't know but I think orignative has lookalikes for sale.

Edit: Sorry, I meant Techkeys. http://techkeys.us/collections/keys/products/vim-key

Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 07:45
by DanielT
napalmbrain wrote: Were there any extra by chance? Or anyone looking to sell one of theirs if they bought a couple? =]
Where are you located? I might spare one Vim cap ;)

Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 11:10
by teuf
I'd be interested in buying one as well to someone close to France, the $9 shipping for techkeys is a bit too high :(

Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 12:27
by DanielT
If you can wait just a little bit more on June 30th a new GB will be launched on PMK, including Vim keycap, this time in a new profile. We will create a dedicated thread with this, in fact update the IC thread
DEBIAN_GB.jpg
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Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 18:53
by napalmbrain
DanielT wrote:
napalmbrain wrote: Were there any extra by chance? Or anyone looking to sell one of theirs if they bought a couple? =]
Where are you located? I might spare one Vim cap ;)
That's completely awesome. I'm in USA/Iowa. If that's too far, no worries =]

Also, are you the one that coordinates these? I'm one of the people involved with Neovim (which is why I want a Vim keycap so badly) and I think the community would absolutely love this for Neovim. Do you have any contact information on investigating this more?

Edit 2: Actually, I wouldn't mind creating a groupbuy, I just have no idea how any of it works. Any information/help would be great =]

Cheers!

Edit: This is me btw incase you don't believe me =] https://github.com/jdavis

Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 19:06
by scottc
napalmbrain wrote: <snip>

Also, are you the one that coordinates these? I'm one of the people involved with Neovim (which is why I want a Vim keycap so badly) and I think the community would absolutely love this for Neovim. Do you have any contact information on investigating this more?

<snip snip>

Edit: This is me btw incase you don't believe me =] https://github.com/jdavis
I just wanted to let you know that I think Neovim is a fantastic effort and I'm very happy that it exists. So thank you! :D

About the group buy: as far as I know, there's another one in the works along with a Debian swirl. I guess DanielT and alinh will know the most about that. :) Otherwise, I'm pretty sure you could re-run another Vim key GB with Signature Plastics.

Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 19:15
by DanielT
Next week a GB will start on PMK and will contain 3 types of Vim key caps. The Vim caps will be child deals in the Debian GB.
AlinH is the "mastermind" and Vim guru. I'm the P.R dude :D and old school vi user.

Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 19:17
by scottc
DanielT wrote: Next week a GB will start on PMK and will contain 3 types of Vim key caps. The Vim caps will be child deals in the Debian GB.
AlinH is the "mastermind" and Vim guru. I'm the P.R dude :D and old school vi user.
You didn't convince them to add a Sun logo?! :lol:

Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 19:28
by DanielT
Oh, I'll never get that :( Who in his right mind would dare to mess with Oracle and Larry :)))))
But one day..... I will find a way :D