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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga community support ideas => Topic started by: TheDaddy on September 06, 2015, 04:34:46 PM
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Hi everyone,
In the last few months I’ve had requests for more Amiga inspired key caps for mechanical keyboards as seen here:
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=39300&forum=16
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=39261&forum=16
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=39326&forum=16
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=37729&forum=16
As you probably already know, it took me quite a long time to make them and convert them to the following languages:
Italian, French, French-Canadian, French-Belgian, dual Greek-American, Danish, Swedish/Finnish, German, Spanish, Russian, Serbian-Latin, American (both ANSI and ISO standards).
So this Kickstarter campaign is for all of you who for a reason or another haven’t had a chance to get a set during the X500 Evo campaign but also for anyone who already has a set and would like a spare one or for retailers…basically everyone…:)
The keys come in the usual Amiga-like colour combination; White and Beige but you can also pledge for the all Black one, the new White and Dark Grey, any of the colours below or even a combination of:
White, Beige, Dark Grey, Orange, Green, Lilac, Yellow, Pink, Red, Light Blue.
To spicy things you can even have your own, single key made on any of the above coloured caps, so, for example, you’d like to get the picture of a cat, a penguin, a banana, your face, your pet on a single key in white, black or full colour, just send me the drawing and I’ll do my best to print it on a single key for you.
You need to have permission to use whatever you send me or it must be your original design.
I've always enjoy getting input and suggestions and allow people to get involved so a few Limited Editions will be made based on your preference for colours/design.
Pledge for the Limited Edition sets (AROS and MorphOS, more Limited Editions sets will be available later; A-EON, Hyperion's AmigaOS, ACube Systems etc...) and you will participate with suggestions regarding the look, design and colour combination which will be unique to each Limited key caps set. Once all the suggestions have been collected and the design finalised and agreed on they will be made.
And finally if you also want a full size mechanical keyboard with your full set already applied, ready to enjoy then just head towards one of the available pledges.
So if you want a set in your language layout, a spare set in your language layout for your second keyboard or a spare set for your X500 Evo this is the time to go to my Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards) page and pledge.
I aim to have them all delivered to you by November. Please be patient...it's a lot of work. :)
To summarise:
New batch of key caps (as cheap as they can possibly be).
In your language layout.
New colours to choose from.
Multiple buys are allowed.
Limited Editions using your input/suggestions.
Full size mechanical keyboards with the key caps already applied, ready to enjoy.
Single key loveliness.
Thank you.
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Link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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Amedia Computer have expressed interest in seeing an Amedia Computer Limited Edition.
Red and white colour combination.
I'll create the reward tonight and anyone interested can post suggestions on the Kickstarter page.
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Are not the A1200 case guys also planning to do this in a kickstarter quite soon or concurrently with their new case campaign.
I wonder if there's room for two similar kickstarters?
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This Kickstarter is for "Amiga like"/next generation system keys/keyboards (there may be some rare classic keyboards that will take the Cherry MX style keycaps but I'm not certain).
The kickstarter Philippe Lang is planning will focus (mainly) on keycaps/keyboards for classic Amigas to match the new Amiga 1200 case colours.
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@wrath of khan
IanP is right, these are keys which you (or I could do it for you if you are interested in a USB mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches) put on top of the Cherry MX switches.
In 2012-13 I copied each Amiga key (font, symbol, character etc...) with a vernier...(sad I know) :)
And made a blueprint (U.K. layout).
Then during the following months I converted it to other languages:
USA (ANSI and ISO)
German
Italian
French
French-Belgian
French-Canadian
Swedish
Finnish
Norwegian
Spanish
Russian
Serbian(Latin)
Greek-American (dual)
Danish
I'm now working on a French-Swiss layout which will be added.
So if you have a system (PC, iMac, Amiga, AmigaNG, AROS/MOS boxes, FPGA machine etc...) with USB ports and want a mechanical keyboard (they are amazing) with identical (pretty much) keys to an Amiga keyboard this is the way to do it... :)
The Kickstarter also offers new colour keys.
So your imagination, as the say, is the limitation.
You can combine coloured keys and make something special...
This is a small Kickstarter to offer the chance to get a full set (at a reasonable cost), a single key or a complete mechanical keyboard before I launch the next and final one...the X500 to end all X500 cases...
The X500 Pro... ;)
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Mhm...Two kickstarter campaigns and neither of the two is what I'm looking for: A1200 replacement keyboard with cherry switches.
The one of Lorenzo is for a standard PC keyboard (#12 F-keys) with cherry switches, the one by Philippe is for standard Amiga keyboard (#10 F-keys) but with rubberdome keys... :|
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Sorry about that.
I'm taking care of the new machines although I'm pretty sure you can connect a mechanical keyboard to an Amiga with USB ports?! (never done it myself so I could be wrong).
These are a pretty much identical replica of the original keys, they come in over 13 language layouts and I'll be adding French-Swiss and Turkish soon.
You can get creative and have different colour combinations too.
You can get them as a set of keys or complete of mechanical keyboard.
My aim is to offer them at the lowest price possible for people with NG Amigas, MOS/AROS boxes, Linux, PCs and Macs users, FPGA hardware and emulators.
This is also a way for people looking forward to my next project (the X500 Pro) to grab a set for it.
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Hello Lorenzo, I don't have doubt that your campaign is very good.
Anyway I'd like a mechanical replacement keyboard to put inside my A1200: for this reason I need it to be the same shape of the original one... :)
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Sadly, these keyboards doesn't work out of the box with MorphOS for some reason. I did eventually find a workaround but it might be off putting for some:
https://morphosuser.wordpress.com/2014/08/02/changing-some-keys/
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Hi everyone,
In the last few months I’ve had requests for more Amiga inspired key caps for mechanical keyboards as seen here:
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=39300&forum=16
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=39261&forum=16
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=39326&forum=16
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=37729&forum=16
As you probably already know, it took me quite a long time to make them and convert them to the following languages:
Italian, French, French-Canadian, French-Belgian, dual Greek-American, Danish, Swedish/Finnish, German, Spanish, Russian, Serbian-Latin, American (both ANSI and ISO standards).
So this Kickstarter campaign is for all of you who for a reason or another haven’t had a chance to get a set during the X500 Evo campaign but also for anyone who already has a set and would like a spare one or for retailers…basically everyone…:)
The keys come in the usual Amiga-like colour combination; White and Beige but you can also pledge for the all Black one, the new White and Dark Grey, any of the colours below or even a combination of:
White, Beige, Dark Grey, Orange, Green, Lilac, Yellow, Pink, Red, Light Blue.
To spicy things you can even have your own, single key made on any of the above coloured caps, so, for example, you’d like to get the picture of a cat, a penguin, a banana, your face, your pet on a single key in white, black or full colour, just send me the drawing and I’ll do my best to print it on a single key for you.
You need to have permission to use whatever you send me or it must be your original design.
I've always enjoy getting input and suggestions and allow people to get involved so a few Limited Editions will be made based on your preference for colours/design.
Pledge for the Limited Edition sets (AROS and MorphOS, more Limited Editions sets will be available later; A-EON, Hyperion's AmigaOS, ACube Systems etc...) and you will participate with suggestions regarding the look, design and colour combination which will be unique to each Limited key caps set. Once all the suggestions have been collected and the design finalised and agreed on they will be made.
And finally if you also want a full size mechanical keyboard with your full set already applied, ready to enjoy then just head towards one of the available pledges.
So if you want a set in your language layout, a spare set in your language layout for your second keyboard or a spare set for your X500 Evo this is the time to go to my Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards) page and pledge.
I aim to have them all delivered to you by November. Please be patient...it's a lot of work. :)
To summarise:
New batch of key caps (as cheap as they can possibly be).
In your language layout.
New colours to choose from.
Multiple buys are allowed.
Limited Editions using your input/suggestions.
Full size mechanical keyboards with the key caps already applied, ready to enjoy.
Single key loveliness.
Thank you.
I want to buy a new AROS x86 machine and put it in an Amiga keyboard. The AROS machine will have GeForce 8800GST I believe in it. Would I be able to fit an x86 motherboard, GeForce 8800 card and a Wifi key in this Amiga like keyboard? If the answer is yes, I want an aros layout keyboard with AROS logos on this case instead of the A key that is represented in the Amiga key. I want in the case instead of saying Amiga, it says AROS (sticker if possible) and would like the power LED to be blue and the HDD LED to be white. If I want such configuration how much such case would cost me and would it be possible?
Thanks in advance.
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The keys are for ANY mechanical keyboard which uses Cherry MX switches so you don't have to get a Ducky keyboard, there are other makes out there. :)
Regarding MOS not fully working with the Ducky keyboards that must be a driver issue.
Ducky keyboards work fine under Windows, Linux, OSX, AmigaOS4 and that is the reason why I offer the keyboards with the keys as they are an excellent, solid, high quality product.
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The keys are for ANY mechanical keyboard which uses Cherry MX switches so you don't have to get a Ducky keyboard, there are other makes out there. :)
Regarding MOS not fully working with the Ducky keyboards that must be a driver issue.
Ducky keyboards work fine under Windows, Linux, OSX, AmigaOS4 and that is the reason why I offer the keyboards with the keys as they are an excellent, solid, high quality product.
Hey TheDaddy, I know you completely did not answer my question at all (aint sure if you ignored me or not). However, I am going to try again with a different question. If I want to order such keyboard and wish to have power LED blue and HDD activity LED to be white combination with a default color that matches the Amga case color and keyboard keys color how much would it cost? Where can I order such case? Can I fit a GeForce 88000 video card and a WiFi card? Can I use a normal standard x86 motherboard to fit it in there? Can I fit a normal 3.5" SATA HDD in there, plus the power supply?
Thanks in advance.
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Hello xboxOwn,
Not ignoring you at all...just getting ready to go to work so I'll quickly answer your questions:
This is a small Kickstarter campaign to raise enough money in order to offer sets of key caps nearly identical to the original Amiga ones for mechanical keyboards with Cherry MX switches. The Kickstarter campaign also offers complete mech keyboards with the keys, lots of options there for you to choose from.
Regarding the other project:
The X500 Pro will be the final version of the X500 series (previous ones X500 Plus with a chiclet keyboard and X500 Evo with a mechanical keyboard and Amiga keys).
The X500 Pro will be a revised and much improved version of the X500 Evo.
Advantages:
- Everything will be positioned in the base of the case - no wires going from the cover to the motherboard.
LEDs moved to the right - choice of LED colours
Support for full size, dual slot graphics cards (not low profile, single slot anymore) up to 17-18cm in length like the ATI Radeon 285 compact 256bit or GeForce GTX760 to give you an example.
Support for power supply from 150-500W so not limited to the picoPSU (80w-160W) anymore.
Support for 2.5" SATA SSD (HDD).
And many more improvements.
More info soon but I need to complete this key caps project first. :)
Thanks!
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Hello xboxOwn,
Not ignoring you at all...just getting ready to go to work so I'll quickly answer your questions:
This is a small Kickstarter campaign to raise enough money in order to offer sets of key caps nearly identical to the original Amiga ones for mechanical keyboards with Cherry MX switches. The Kickstarter campaign also offers complete mech keyboards with the keys, lots of options there for you to choose from.
Regarding the other project:
The X500 Pro will be the final version of the X500 series (previous ones X500 Plus with a chiclet keyboard and X500 Evo with a mechanical keyboard and Amiga keys).
The X500 Pro will be a revised and much improved version of the X500 Evo.
Advantages:
- Everything will be positioned in the base of the case - no wires going from the cover to the motherboard.
LEDs moved to the right - choice of LED colours
Support for full size, dual slot graphics cards (not low profile, single slot anymore) up to 17-18cm in length like the ATI Radeon 285 compact 256bit or GeForce GTX760 to give you an example.
Support for power supply from 150-500W so not limited to the picoPSU (80w-160W) anymore.
Support for 2.5" SATA SSD (HDD).
And many more improvements.
More info soon but I need to complete this key caps project first. :)
Thanks!
Are you telling me I can fit such monstrosity inside that case?! O_O I want your case, man! I want it! THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!! Ok...when it comes to ordering it, is there a website where I can order this? You haven't planned yet how much would it cost? The choice of LED colors I want is blue for power and white for HDD activity...they compliment each other a lot...and they look super cool!
You said here and I quote "Support for 2.5" SATA SSD (HDD)." What if someone wants a normal HDD size and mechanical and not SSD for cheap and for huge space? Can that still fit in the case?
Thanks in advance.
http://international.download.nvidia.com/geforce-com/international/images/nvidia-geforce-gtx-760/nvidia-geforce-gtx-760-asus.png
Honestly when I want to order your case I want these two preinstalled in the case (it is a must that it get installed):
(http://www.loriano.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/beige3.jpg)
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Hi,
Sorry for the late reply...
Not that monster but nearly its equivalents:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/sapphire-radeon-r9-285-itx-compact,review-33065.html
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_760_Mini_ITX_Gaming/
Normal 3.5" HDD will not fit.
My advice? 2.5" SSD (Samsung 850 Pro) ;)
I'll show the X500 Pro in the next couple of months.
I've finished the drawings of the first prototype and paid for a black one to be made, I'd like to have enough money to pay for a second white or beige...hence this key caps campaing to raise funds... ;)
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I've updated the Kickstarter page with some photos and the new, colourful keys:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
Thank you!
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Hi,
Sorry for the late reply...
Not that monster but nearly its equivalents:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/sapphire-radeon-r9-285-itx-compact,review-33065.html
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_760_Mini_ITX_Gaming/
Normal 3.5" HDD will not fit.
My advice? 2.5" SSD (Samsung 850 Pro) ;)
I'll show the X500 Pro in the next couple of months.
I've finished the drawings of the first prototype and paid for a black one to be made, I'd like to have enough money to pay for a second white or beige...hence this key caps campaing to raise funds... ;)
It can fit quite the monster GFX card thanks to the new tiny AMD Radeon R9 Nano ;) It's on par with the Nvidia 980 but tiny (tho a bit pricy) and will fit perfectly in upcomming case! :D
Will it be SFX PSU support or what form factor are you thinking of using?
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I've completely redesigned the case...aiming for a flex-atx PSU (150-500W)... :D
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I've completely redesigned the case...aiming for a flex-atx PSU (150-500W)... :D
Great to hear! Can't wait for it :)
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Yeah it should be good...the X500 to end all X500 cases... :)
Need to raise some money through the keys first...
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If you're on facebook...I've created a page for this project.
Thanks :)
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Yeah it should be good...the X500 to end all X500 cases... :)
Need to raise some money through the keys first...
I want one! I want this case! I the case to be biege like that color you showed at the beginning of the page and the keys to be black with white printing on the keys for the characters. I want the LED for num lock to be brightest yellow possible and the cap lock to be BLOODY red for LED :D
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Let me raise some money with this project and I'll show you the new X500 Pro... :D
In the meantime:
I have added the BUNDLE:
Pledge £160 or more
BUNDLE:
Two full sets of all Black key caps with Amiga "A" keys and Boing Ball.
Please select your language layout: Italian, U.K., Spanish, German, Swedish (Finnish), Norwegian, American (ANSI), American (ISO), French, Serbian-Latin, Dual Greek-American, Danish, Russian, French-Canadian, French-Belgian, Turkish (Q layout).
PLUS
Two full sets of White and Beige key caps with Amiga "A" keys and Boing Ball.
Please select your language layout: Italian, U.K., Spanish, German, Swedish (Finnish), Norwegian, American (ANSI), American (ISO), French, Serbian-Latin, Dual Greek-American, Danish, Russian, French-Canadian, French-Belgian, Turkish (Q layout).
PLUS
Three black, high quality keys.
You'll receive one left Amiga "A" printed in white, one right Amiga "A" printed in white, one colour (UV printed at over 300dpi) Boing Ball or MorphOS butterfly.
PLUS
Three Beige, high quality keys.
You'll receive one left Amiga "A" printed in black, one right Amiga "A" printed in black, one colour (UV printed at over 300dpi) Boing Ball or MorphOS butterfly.
If you'd like to see any more Rewards let me know.
:)
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I've just finished and added the Turkish layout.
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Broken the £1,000 barrier...
Keep the momentum going! (that sounds familiar...) :D
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Completed the Swiss-French layout.
I've added it to the Kickstarter page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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I've added the video on youtube so it can be watched in full HD. :)
https://youtu.be/8YDPVzWIY-I
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@TheDaddy
I supported the Pledge £160 or more. Where is a place to "select your language layout" I am thinking that is done at the end of the project?
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Hi apsturk,
You're right, I'll send a survey out to everyone.
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Added the TWO KEYBOARDS BUNDLE:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
TWO KEYBOARDS BUNDLE:
One mechanical keyboard with one full set of all Black key caps with Amiga "A" keys and Boing Ball already applied.
Please select your language layout: Italian, U.K., Spanish, German, Swedish (Finnish), Norwegian, American (ANSI), American (ISO), French, Serbian-Latin, Dual Greek-American, Danish, Russian, French-Canadian, French-Belgian, Turkish (Q layout), Swiss-French.
PLUS
One mechanical keyboard with one full sets of White and Beige key caps with Amiga "A" keys and Boing Ball already applied.
Please select your language layout: Italian, U.K., Spanish, German, Swedish (Finnish), Norwegian, American (ANSI), American (ISO), French, Serbian-Latin, Dual Greek-American, Danish, Russian, French-Canadian, French-Belgian, Turkish (Q layout), Swiss-French.
PLUS
One Black key with a full colour (UV printed at over 300dpi) Boing Ball or MorphOS butterfly.
PLUS
One Beige key with a full colour (UV printed at over 300dpi) Boing Ball or MorphOS butterfly.
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As requested:
ADDED THE REWARD FOR A COMPACT, FULLY LIT, TKL (tenkeyless) MECHANICAL KEYBOARD:
A fully lit (every key has an LED behind) TKL (tenkeyless - no numeric pad), compact, high quality, mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches with one already applied, White and Beige key caps set with beige Amiga "A" keys and colour Boing Ball on beige key.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
Ideal for small spaces or to go with compact systems.
Two photos at the end of the page.
Thanks!
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Also added the black version:
COMPACT, FULLY LIT, TKL (tenkeyless) MECHANICAL KEYBOARD:
A fully lit (every key has an LED behind) TKL (tenkeyless - no numeric pad), compact, high quality, mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches with one already applied, all black key caps set with Amiga "A" keys and colour Boing Ball on black key.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
Ideal for small spaces or to go with compact systems.
Two photos at the end of the page.
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Just bumping this in case somebody hasn't noticed yet...
:)
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Added another Reward:
Three high quality keys, choose the colour from Orange, Beige, Green, Lilac, Yellow, Pink, Black, Light Blue, White, Dark Grey.
You'll receive one left Amiga "A" printed in red, one right Amiga "A" printed in red, one colour (UV printed at over 300dpi) Boing Ball or MorphOS butterfly.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
Thanks.
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Added the THREE SETS REWARD:
THREE FULL SETS:
One with White and Beige key caps, Amiga "A" keys and Boing Ball, one with all black keys, Amiga "A" and Boing Ball, one with Dark Grey and White keys, Amiga "A" and Boing Ball.
Please select your language layout: Italian, U.K., Spanish, German, Swedish (Finnish), Norwegian, American (ANSI), American (ISO), French, Serbian-Latin, Dual Greek-American, Danish, Russian, French-Canadian, French-Belgian, Turkish Q, Swiss-French.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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Check the glowing one:
Added a couple of photos and a video...playing with a Ducky Zero Zone (fully lit).
Glow baby glow! :-)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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Added the LIMITED EDITION WB1.3 (inspired by Amiga Workbench 1.3):
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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Also added a few photos of the Belgian/French layout:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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As requested a few pics of the Limited Edition WB1.3:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Detail3_zpsn2jeo8nb.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/CompleteBlueOrangeWB1.3%20v2_zpshcuv9av8.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Detail2_zps07yihc5g.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Detail1_zpsbk6142je.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/BlueOrangeWB1.3_zpstmr4gu0m.png)
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as requested a few pics of the limited edition wb1.3:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/detail3_zpsn2jeo8nb.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/completeblueorangewb1.3%20v2_zpshcuv9av8.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/detail2_zps07yihc5g.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/detail1_zpsbk6142je.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/blueorangewb1.3_zpstmr4gu0m.png)
aaah!!! I want the workbench 1.3 limited edition!!! I want it! I want it! I want it! I want it!
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I finished it today... :)
ONLY 5 available.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
Limited Edition WB1.3:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Detail3_zpsn2jeo8nb.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/CompleteBlueOrangeWB1.3%20v2_zpshcuv9av8.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Detail2_zps07yihc5g.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Detail1_zpsbk6142je.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/BlueOrangeWB1.3_zpstmr4gu0m.png)
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@TheDaddy
What kind of key caps are they ABS or something other. Will they work with a back lit keyboard. What keyboard do you recommend. The Ducky Zero that I have seen and liked is no longer for sale as Ducky has moved on to other keyboards.
THANKS
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Limited Edition WB1.3:
Now that is awesome :D so tempted to buy... but don't have a keyboard to use them on.
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How about a CD32 keyboard inspired one?
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=nz3ygi&s=5#.Vf5asvTsrZQ
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@apsturk
These are not dual layered so the effect once installed on a mechanical keyboard with LEDs looks like this:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20150919_141814_zpspmbhxity.jpg)
and like this:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Glowing_zpsuzpt6nw2.png)
I can still get my hands on these keyboards:
Ducky Zero
Ducky Zero Zone (all LEDs) you can see this one on the Kickstarter page, I've uploaded a video and some photos.
Scroll down to photos #7, #8, video, #10 and #11.
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Now that is awesome :D so tempted to buy... but don't have a keyboard to use them on.
Hi Lurch,
Thanks...I finished the WB1.3 Limited Edition yesterday. :)
I can provide a USB, mechanical keyboard together with the full set of keys.
It's all here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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If I want to buy the Workbench 1.3 limited keyboard for my Playstation 4/Playstation 3 how much would it cost and where can I buy it now? I prefer it wired because it is cheaper....thanks in advance.
By the way I want the keyboard to be workbench 1.3 limited please. Also, can you add power LED and disk drive LED for WinUAE? Can I have the power LED to be red and the disk drive LED to be green colored?
Thanks in advance.
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@xboxOwn
I've added the Reward:
"A full size, high quality, mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches with the Limited Edition WB1.3 set already applied and ready to be enjoyed.
Please select your language layout: Italian, U.K., Spanish, German, Swedish (Finnish), Norwegian, American (ANSI), American (ISO), French, Serbian-Latin, Dual Greek-American, Danish, Russian, French-Canadian, French-Belgian, Turkish Q, Swiss-French.
Please add shipping costs."
It's on the page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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I think the limited WB1.3 keyboard looks great. I always hated the 1.3 color scheme, but for some reason the colors look great on that keyboard. :)
Why are you centering the boing ball instead of kicking it to the top left like all the other keys though? Looks out of place to me...
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Thanks Kremlar.
The Boing Ball in the middle was a decision made a long time ago (just like Windows and some Linux keyboards) but if you want I can make one like this:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/BoingTopLeft_zpsbmb7rhk0.png)
And add it as a Rewards on the Kickstarter page which, by the way, is starving of pledges and slowly coming to a standstill. ;)
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2/5 of the Limited Editon WB1.3 left...and 28 days left to go. :)
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Only 1 left of the Limited Edition WB1.3!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards?ref=discovery
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So, how is the swapping of alt and amiga keys done?
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So, how is the swapping of alt and amiga keys done?
By swapping the two keys around.
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If you mean in software...I know that some people use Allkeys to remap them. :)
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Ok, so it is left to the user to figure it out.
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You can mount the keys the way you want, I prefer the two "A" at the extremes of the space bar, then map the keys...but that is just me. :)
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Bumping this one up... :)
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All the Limited Edition WB1.3 have gone...
They are now only available (4 left) already applied to a mechanical, USB keyboard.
Many thanks! :)
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All the Limited Edition WB1.3 have gone (key caps) and the ones complete of mechanical keyboards.
Thank you for your support. ;)
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Following requests for more Limited Edition WB1.3...I've added batch #2. But please pledge for them...(these are pre-ordered!). Thanks! :-)
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Just to say thank you to everyone who is helping this project. :)
54% funded and 20 days to go...keep it up. ;)
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The £4000 mark...
has been smashed!
-18 days to go.
Many thanks to everyone who keeps supporting this project and spreading the word. It's just amazing, thanks again.
PS: I've just finished a couple of Special Editions which I can't wait to show you. ;)
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Following further requests for the WB1.3 version, I've added batch #3 (5 sets):
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
Thanks. ;)
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Hi everyone,
I've managed to put my hands on two, brand new, special edition, white mechanical keyboards, these are Ducky Shine 4 USB mechanical keyboards with Cherry MX Black switches.
The entire shell is completely white, with a detachable USB cable, a LED behind each key, loads of light combinations from completely OFF to totally funky.
They come with key puller and four, red WASD keys.
They are great, good quality keyboards, they weigh 1.2kg each!
I'm going to put them both on the Kickstarter page together with one full set of Amiga keys (your choice of colour; white and beige, all black etc...).
In the photos I've quickly put the Limited Edition WB1.3 keys as an example and I didn't press them all the way down (to speed things up) but you can have the set in any colour combination.
So, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.
If I can manage to find some more I'll add them.
Thank you very much. ;)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_181531_zpserwdwtxo.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_172140_zpsvqte7gwz.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_172151_zpscizmgyjj.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_172203_zpshh3pgpwa.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_173254_zpsxcxporrl.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_173303_zpstquyieo3.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_173335_zpsgurt7gog.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_173359_zpsxg0m3ch9.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_173433_zpscyvwvb7j.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_173640_zpslj3catoo.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_173716_zpsycdavz9u.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_173745_zpsz2m5somw.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151008_194222_zpsz7ywskbo.jpg)
A quick video of me playing with the keyboard on the Kickstarter page... :)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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Here's a couple of photos of how the white keyboard would look with white and beige keys, black Amiga "A" and Boing Ball and the colour ones. I found (in a drawer) a brand new American (ANSI) set I made some time ago and I thought to show it to you. :)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151010_094800_zps6rydz4ub.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151010_094859_zps0etriub6.jpg)
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As requested:
- FOUR WASD KEYS REWARD ADDED -
Four W A S D keys.
Choose the colour of your keys from: Orange, Beige, Green, Lilac, Yellow, Pink, Red, Light Blue, White, Dark Grey, Black.
The font will be printed using your choice of colour.
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12 days to go! :D
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I've just finished the "Spellbound32 Edition"...black and dark grey (charcoal), same red as the one used on the CD32 on the space bar and four extra colour keys (yellow, green, red and blue with the CD32's joypad symbols printed on - photos to follow, these can be positioned in different places on the keyboard, for gaming for example), in the meantime here is the first one made:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Spellbound5_zpsvvw2uw8n.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Spellbound2_zpseogwnavx.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Spellbound1_zpsjwhrcqqe.png)
Available here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
Thanks. ;)
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A quick photo of the 4 extra colour keys included with the Spellbound32 Edition, these have the media symbols present on the CD32 pad.
And the AROS (icaros) key in full colour on a beige and on a black key as suggested by icaros supremo Paolo Besser. ;)
Now available as a Reward on the Kickstarter page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/ColourCD32Aros_zpssehuf7zm.png)
Thanks. :)
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One of the WHITE keyboards is available again...if you're interested. :)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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One of the WHITE keyboards is available again...if you're interested. :)
Kind of overwhelming, the number of choices on this Kickstarter. Is it safe to assume that all the other backing levels are for black keyboards (when it says it includes a keyboard)?
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Hi,
Yes, unless stated the mechanical keyboard will have a black shell. The ones with the white shell are difficult to find. :)
I'm trying to accommodate every request within limits, there is something for everyone, so at the moment you can pledge for:
One single key with your own design
A single AROS (icaros) key, full colour
A set of 3 keys (Amiga "A" and Boing Ball, mono or full colour).
A set of 3 keys on any colour cap (Amiga "A" and Boing Ball, mono or full colour).
A full set of White and Beige key caps
A full set of all Black key caps
A full set of White and Dark Grey key caps
A full set of key caps in any colour combination
A full set of White and Beige key caps + mechanical keyboard
A full set of all Black key caps + mechanical keyboard
A full set of White and Dark Grey key caps + mechanical keyboard
A full set of key caps + mechanical keyboard with white shell
A full set of key caps + TKL (tenkeyless) mechanical keyboard
A full set of Spellbound32 Edition (CD32) key caps
Quite a lot... ;)
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Don't forget that the AROS (icaros) and MOS (butterfly) keys are also available as a pledge...not long now. ;)
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One, last, white, USB keyboard available, with the white shell/body. First come, first serve.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
Thanks. ;)
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MINI STRETCH GOAL
Let's reach £6400 and each Reward will include a metal and plastic key cap puller so you can safely remove your key caps. ;)
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Congratulations to making the goal. Use the extra money to order some extra keyboards and sell them. We are gonna need these in the future too :)
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Thanks. :)
It always amazes me how much the community gets behind projects. Any spare cash will go into paying for the second and final X500 Pro prototype. Thanks!
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The key caps puller mini stretch goal has been reached.
It's something I wanted to do so people will be able to safely use what I think is the best key caps puller.
Many thanks. :)
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The "The Games Machine Edition"...it's taken me just over two weeks but I managed to squeeze some of the most iconic games characters created for the Amiga. More of a design exercise, I had to rework some of the sprites but the end result is decent enough.
A celebration of the machine's power and programmers' skills.
Please no comments such as: "why is X, Y, Z game not there"...I chose the ones who were better suited...I made difficult choices...and some didn't fit on a 1.5cmx1.5cm key! :D
Some shots:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/TGM1_zpsgj20v9k8.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio6_zps97ufwxek.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio5_zpsrax2tryj.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio4_zpsw1xctv5d.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio3_zpse8n5tk37.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio1_zpscajvgdh6.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio19_zpsfzbat3zg.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio2_zpsnnibzb02.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio20_zpsatn6sfe4.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio17_zps3tlustcm.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio18_zpssvq0u69h.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio14_zpsl3ptazov.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio16_zpsbw3802dy.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio15_zps9dpjwp0n.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio13_zpsc73zpavs.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio12_zpshqaw2ea6.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio8_zpskvpuc7nf.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio11_zpswq82mnub.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio7_zpsd5sqolkn.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio9_zpsm0kz7jox.png)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/Dettaglio10_zpsgkzby6st.png)
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Wow, that is definitely a retro gamer's dream keyboard!
(http://who-is-awesome.com/who-is-awesome.jpg)
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The "The Games Machine Edition"
Now that is a thing of beauty!
Very nice work. Some might find the functionality a problem, but I don't look at the keys anyway!
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Thanks. :)
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Only a few hours left!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
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Congratulations! I hope you will not use the money to send people their keyboards but also make a little "surplus" to sell in the Amiga stores ;)
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Hi everyone and thank you very much for being part of this project and supporting it with such energy and dedication, you've all been great.
Please be patient, there are quite a few things to sort out starting with Kickstarter moving the funds across once all the fees, VAT etc...have been deducted then I'll kick into action with whatever is left of the money. :D
If you don't hear from me for the next 4-5 days please don't panic...it doesn't mean I've retired to the Bahamas...it's just that I need to organise myself first...lots and lots to do.
Thank you again for the incredible support!
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@TheDaddy
Thanks for doing this and congrats on a successful campaign!
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Thanks, it's been a lot of hard work (and more still to come) but it'd have been lost without you guys. ;)
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I've obviously missed the kickstarter deadline (congrats by the way), does that mean I cant buy the keys?
Thanks.
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Of course you can.
Email me: amigarulez@hotmail.com
Thanks. :)
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Forgot to say.. Don't be surprised if inside your box you'll find one or two extra keys...they're just freebies which I'll include until stock last. :)
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Forgot to say.. Don't be surprised if inside your box you'll find one or two extra keys...they're just freebies which I'll include until stock last.
:banana:
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Just one or two completely, random, free keys... :D
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Just one or two completely, random, free keys... :D
I work in IT, could I request an "F" and a "U"? Those are the letters I seem to use the most often! :lol: :lol:
j/k, looking forward to the keyboard, and thanks again! :D
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It can be arranged...:D
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Mike...remind me in a couple of days... :D
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1st update:
Kickstarter are trying to get in contact with some supporters whose card is not allowing the collection of the pledges. This is going to slow things down a bit.
I'll keep you posted. :)
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New mechanical keyboards available in the next few days, I'll email the supporters with choice of model.
Thanks. :-)
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A couple of photos from the Spellbound32 (CD32) edition:
The extra media keys (that you can put where you want on the keyboard):
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151031_125200_zpst9pdzwi6.jpg)
and some keys making the full set:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151031_125606_zpsi6yjklzf.jpg)
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And the modifiers and space bar from the Games Machine Edition:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20151031_134626_zpslswfsvmq.jpg)
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A WB1.3 Limited Edition set with the Norwegian language layout on a Ducky Zero Shine mechanical keyboard ready to be shipped. ;)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160124_090800_zpshmxzmlcx.jpg)
and on a white Ducky Shine:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160121_123058_zpsdg2qzxkc.jpg)
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An all black with the French-Belgian language layout:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160130_083607_zpsfozgxkfx.jpg)
and a WB1.3 Limited Edition with the Danish language layout:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160130_102910_zps6h9ofbqc.jpg)
Thanks. :)
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A Spanish set on a TKL (tenkeyless) mechanical keyboard.
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160203_164622_zpsioziisib.jpg)
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test
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A Spellbound32 Edition with the USA language layout on ISO key caps and some suggestions of where to put the extra CD32's controller inspired key caps.
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160207_111813_zpsp7ny1lyy.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160207_111900_zpsrjew70ma.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160207_111930_zps0cf8zgky.jpg)
and an all red set with extra black keys with red print and colour Boing Ball, American language layout on ANSI caps:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160207_104126_zpsquf7rfy3.jpg)
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The only White and Brown ever made:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160325_093429_zpsuapnxfxw.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160325_093530_zpsa9idy6qt.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160325_093517_zpsssyb6iif.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160325_093535_zpszxarc2nu.jpg)
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The only white keyboard with black and charcoal keys and slightly modified keys for Apple users:
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160325_114202_zpspvokfgav.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160325_114245_zpsn3xyd4hx.jpg)
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab206/thedaddy11/IMG_20160325_114255_zpsvvio47zu.jpg)
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Will there be a version where the control key is in the correct location?
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Not until manufacturers start producing USB keyboards where the CTRL key is next to Caps Lock. Unfortunately this is pretty much the standard these days.
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Hello, looking good. Any idea when my sets will ship :)
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I can't keep track of everyone, there are too many of you! :D
What's your first name and type of set chosen please? Too many nicknames! :D
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Not until manufacturers start producing USB keyboards where the CTRL key is next to Caps Lock. Unfortunately this is pretty much the standard these days.
It's easy to remap caps lock in software, and personally I think the location of the control key is more important than the bare inclusion of a caps lock key at all. It would be nice if there was just a caps lock shaped control cap, but this is still a very cool project. The colors are just right.
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Thanks Linde, I'm just happy people are enjoying their new keys and keyboards without having to press on Windows keys... :D
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I agree that this is pretty cool, but I too replace capslock with ctrl on all PC/mac keyboards either by software, or if necessary, by modifying the hardware. There are actually a few keyboards that do have ctrl on the right location, and many can be programmed, or use switches to set the location. Keyboards such as the happy hacking.
https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=pfu_keyboards,hhkbpro2
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I didn't count, but that "Happy Hacking" one looks like it has about as many keys as a Commodore 64 or an Apple II. Couldn't see myself using one, personally, but might make for a fun retro project keyboard! :)
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Anyone knows if I can get one of those classic gray/white Amiga keycaps and use it on a Razer Blackwidow Tournament?
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If the switches are Cherry MX then my key caps should fit. Just check the space bar and Caps Lock, on some keyboards they connect differently.
You can send me an email: amigarulez@hotmail.com
Any more info about colours and special versions here:
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=40535&forum=16
or here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505470364/amiga-inspired-key-caps-for-mechanical-keyboards
:)
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Almost all the pledges should have been dispatched by now.
Just a few left.
One pledge (for Goldtooth) has failed the delivery (not known at the address).
Please get in touch with your new address.
Thank you! :)