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MiTo
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ALL KITS ARE BEING MANUFACTURED PER ORDER, THERE'S NO MOQ (MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY).
IF A SINGLE PERSON ORDERS A KIT, IT WILL GET MADE.
IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT KITS YOUR KEYBOARD NEEDS, REFER TO VIRA'S ULTIMATE GUIDE :
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-xda-godspeed-custom-keycap-set/talk/1773549
Hello astronauts, welcome to the Godspeed XDA drop page!
You can see the available kits on the drop description and you can read the small FAQ that I've put together below. I'm going to be working on a keyboard compatibility list/essential kits for coverage based on the most popular form factors, manufacturers and layouts so stay tuned for that as well.
There are many renders and different combinations of kits displayed on my website (link below), but I'll be working on more. We are going to add 40%, Planck, 96% and other form factor renders in the upcoming days as well, so stay sharp for that!
https://mitormk.com/gdx/
FAQ:
> What typeface will be used for the dyesub process?
The exact one seem on the renders.
> How thick are XDA PBT keycaps?
About 1.3 mm thick.
> Are the Godspeed XDA PBT and Godspeed SA keycaps interchangeable?
If you don’t mind using keycaps with completely different profiles at the same time, then yes.
> Are the colors used on Godspeed XDA PBT the same ones used on Godspeed SA?
No, the colors are different as Godspeed XDA PBT is slightly more subtle/pale, as seen on the renders.
> Was there a prototype at the Seattle Meetup?
Yes, this keycap set has been in the works for a while and we started sampling prior to the drop. Our manufacturer produced a proof of concept for the typeface thickness. The orange keycap is not the Ares orange, a random orange keycap was used. We are making the necessary adjustments so the final product will have pristine alignments, colors, etc.

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Vigrith
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Jul 24, 2017
MiToWishing you the best of luck yet again, I'm sure this will see the success it deserves! You already know how I feel about all of it.
Very excited for the 1st!
jollybrigand
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Jul 24, 2017
MiTo@MiTo The icon sets look like the same symbols as those from Canvas. Will they match in terms of alignment and line thickness?
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Jul 24, 2017
jollybrigandYes my friend, bear in mind the Canvas' Betas aren't the same as Godspeed Alphas - just something worth mentioning.
hormbre
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Jul 24, 2017
MiToWhat about XDA GodSpeed price versus Canvas ?
MiTo@MiTo any chance the Solar colour here matches the beige of Canvas? I'll join at least for the MiTonauts & Milkyway :)
MiToAny chance of a 6.5 u space bar added the Odd Bar collection? I am sure Corsair board owners would rejoice
gawr
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Jul 25, 2017
eapdangIf I'm not mistaken MiTo actually wanted to do this drop BECAUSE colors matched, the beige and the blue i think
MiTo
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Jul 25, 2017
Wayne_Campbell_FanThe 6u spacebar in the Spacebars kit is actually 6.5u I gotta fix the keycaps size description!
MiToWhooray. My Corsair K95 that has been sitting in my closet finally can get proper caps! Thanks Mito!
c_r_z
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Jul 25, 2017
MiToCan we expect an update on the pricing before the drop starts?
MiTo
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Jul 25, 2017
c_r_zWe are working on pricing still!
c_r_z
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Jul 25, 2017
MiToThanks, I would assume they would be in line with Canvas though.
jkaos92
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Jul 25, 2017
MiToHey @MiTo , will the hooming keys be fixed? As you may know the only one issue with XDA keys are the hooming keys (F, J, ...) because they aren't sculpted/deep enough, will you guys fix the hooming keys this time or stick with the old no-deep keys?
MiTo
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Jul 25, 2017
jkaos92I'm not entirely sure about what you mean but the deep dish keycaps are way deeper than normal ones...
punkonjunk
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Jul 25, 2017
MiTo3.25 would be excellent, also, for borroco owners/borroco wanters. (I haven't bought a mistel borocco yet because I can't put fun caps on it)
jkaos92
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Jul 25, 2017
MiToI mean that the homing keys on a normal XDA set (aka i have XDA blanks) is not deep enough, definitely not deep enough to instantly recognize the homing. Not reporting my opinion only, i saw tons of people reporting the same issue on reddit. You can easily see this even comparing other keycaps which uses deep-homing keys (no nipple-no bar), for example DSA and SA, you can clearly see the difference between these keys and XDA keys.
imho (and apparently not only my opinion) XDA is really a good set, perfect for my taste, but it has only this big issue, homing keys!
climbalima
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Jul 25, 2017
jkaos92i agree that the scoops could stand to be a whole lot scoopier.
MiTo
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Jul 25, 2017
jkaos92Hm, I see what you're talking about. That's something a little more complicated and I'm not entirely sure I can enforce this change but I can for sure let them know and hopefully they improve the design in the future.
jkaos92
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Jul 25, 2017
MiToWell, thanks for the info, not a reason to skip the set or this GB but please let them know for future GBs :) I believe they know already but better be sure about that. DSA scoops could be a nice starting point to make a good homing key, they are pretty similar after all.
Thanks MiTo!
MiToThe Probe Dishes set is scooped homing keys for Dvorak, Colemak, & BÉPO, correct? Are the F, J, & 5 keys scooped in the base sets? Why aren't F & J in this set - scooped if not already in the base, and non-scooped if they are? I assume the 5 in this set is the opposite of what it is in the base set, correct?
MiTo
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Jul 26, 2017
dvorcolScooped F and J are present on the Alphas, yes.
5 on Probe Dishes is also scooped, while the 5 on Alphas is non scooped.
Does that make sense?
MiToCan you add non-scooped F & J to complete the Probe Dishes set?
I use Dvorak, so I'd like non-scooped F & J to go with the scooped U & H in the Probe Dishes set. Colemak & BÉPO users would also want them.
The 5 key makes sense now, thanks!
MiTo
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Jul 26, 2017
dvorcolNon-scooped FJ are included in Alphas already!
We have non-scooped and scooped FJ keycaps included in Alphas, look at the right corner of the render and you'll see the scooped ones!
MiToOh, I see them now. I looked twice before asking about it, but I guess I didn't expect to find them with the numeric keypad in the Alpha sets.
Sorry for my confusion, and thanks for your quick replies. It looks like it's going to be another great drop!
MiTo
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Jul 26, 2017
dvorcolAt your service!
MiToOne more observation: your Apollo set renders are showing a "ROW" key next to "PITCH" & "YAW". But it should be "ROLL", as your keyboard renders correctly show. This is just an error in the Apollo renders, correct? If it's too late to fix these renders, you might want to call it out in a note near them.
cyht
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Jul 26, 2017
MiTowould have loved this typeface for Cavas' Betas... but perhaps is a reason to buy this set as well :) they both look great!
MiTo
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Jul 26, 2017
dvorcolThanks for noting, will fix!
No ROW, all ROLL.
MiTo
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Jul 26, 2017
cyhtThank you for the enthusiasm! Here's hoping you'll equally enjoy both!
kamisamamizu
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Jul 26, 2017
MiToMiTo, would you mind adding another 1u |\ key tot the alphas? it's the only needed key to be able to use ISO US with the ISO kit.
MiTo
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Jul 26, 2017
kamisamamizuIt's already there, check the lower ~left~ right corner of the Alphas' renders.
kamisamamizu
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Jul 26, 2017
MiToAre you talking about the one that is on the right? I don't see any on the lower left. If so, I was talking about adding an extra one. To help those that want to use ISO but the US one.
MiTo
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Jul 26, 2017
kamisamamizuYes, the one on the right.
US ISO would be the following?
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kamisamamizu
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Jul 26, 2017
MiToNo, it would be another 1u \| key, as you can see on here http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/media/modpacks/iso/usqwerty.png
puddingfarmer
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Jul 26, 2017
MiToI'm sure this has been asked and answered... but is there a guide to all the abbreviations? I've done a solid half hour of searching and I can't find anything. Thanks!
EDIT: I'm wondering about the legend abbreviations on this set (EDL, RCS, etc.)
puddingfarmer
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Jul 26, 2017
I appreciate the help, but I was specifically referring to the legends on the keys. Thanks though!
jkaos92
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Jul 26, 2017
Yeah I agree, it should be an half way, not too deep, not too flat. The problem with this is that the hooming key yeah is slightly deeper than normal keys, but not enough to do the job properly, aka insta-realize where homing keys are. I'm typing on XDA blanks, i can understand these homing, but is not always easy and fast (also should be an easy fix)
puddingfarmer
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Jul 26, 2017
That's actually the one I do know: I saw @MiTo mention on a Reddit thread (that of course I can't dig up now) that it was short for "malfunction" and that the rest of them have some basis in NASA terminology as well.
What set(s) use the MT3 profile? Is each row unique, or are they all the same?
MiTo
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Jul 26, 2017
MiToThis fellow enthusiast nailed most of the references (acronyms) I implemented in this project:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6nxvc8/godspeed_america/dkd5fiy/
kamisamamizu
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Jul 27, 2017
More than European it's the Nordic one :P Spanish uses only ><, without the \ in there.
gawr
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Jul 27, 2017
MiToHey MiTo, first of all thank you for your AWESOME work ! Next, I had a question, I know that you said the colors were close to Canvas on your blog but did you change them since then or are they the same, especially the beige ? Thanks
control
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Jul 28, 2017
MiToAnd here I wanted to save money for GMK Laser. Being a NASA fan and a Nordic ISO user, please, just take my moneys.
MiTo
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Jul 28, 2017
controlDank update for ISO incoming!
control
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Jul 28, 2017
MiToStoked!
Zelf
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Jul 30, 2017
MiToHi, I love that set on the 60%. But I cannot picture it on an ergodox. Any chance you could produce a rough rendering of both color set ? I need a change of my dull all white set :D thanks
OmegaSupreme
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Jul 30, 2017
MiToIs there any way to see a render of these caps on a titanium grey tx-cp type board?
MiTo
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gawr
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Jul 31, 2017
MiToDude I love your work and all but it's rude not to answer, especially to such a simple question : Does the beige from this set match the beige from the Canvas set, to help me and I'm sure many others, decide with which color we'll go with, thanks
PS: Don't take me wrong, I'm not trying to be an asshole, I just really don't wanna do a mistake by ordering a color that won't perfectly match you know, cheers
MiTo
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Jul 31, 2017
gawrI didn't skip you intentionally, I'm trying to answer to everyone but there are hundreds of replies on multiple forums, e-mails and all sorts of stuff. I'm only one.
The color is not a 100% match with Canvas.
gawr
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToI understand, thank you !
control
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToAn AltGr key perhaps? :)
Kisling
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToNo update on the ISO enter keys? :(
c_r_z
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Aug 1, 2017
MiTo Estimated ship date is Feb 27, 2018 PT. ?
I would have assumed that with the issues from XDA Canvas sorted out this will actually arrive faster than Feb 27, 2018?!
MiTo
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Aug 1, 2017
c_r_zBetter safe than sorry!
OmegaSupreme
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToMito, for the TX CP and TX 87 boards, woudl i need to order the tsangan kits and any extra space bars or will the standard kit fit?
kamisamamizu
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Aug 1, 2017
OmegaSupremeFor the TX87, if I am correct it's a normal tkl, you don't need tsangan, but for the TXCP, you will definitely need tsangan.
Aceroth
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToAny chance of a 1.75u shift in a smaller set than Tsangan? That's the only key I need from that set (WhiteFox struggle), but I'm not sure if it's worth $27.99
OmegaSupreme
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToAny chance we can see an updated photo of what the actual key colors will look like and not a render? Similar to how you showed us the prototype?
holt
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Aug 1, 2017
Aceroththe cadet 40's has 1.75 shift and it's $2 cheaper than tsangan.
OmegaSupreme
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Aug 1, 2017
kamisamamizuWould you also happen to know if I would need to order any of the extra space bar sets for the TXCP or will the standard one in the alpha set fit?
Thanks.
kamisamamizu
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Aug 1, 2017
OmegaSupremeWell, I think the txcp can have two types of bottom row. I think you can have a 1.25-1.25-1.25-6.25-1-1-1, 1.25-1.25-1.25-6.25-1.5-1.5 and 1.5-1.5-7-1.5-1.5, if you're using the last one, you will need the spacebars kit.
OmegaSupreme
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Aug 1, 2017
kamisamamizuGot it! So if I just order the extra "Space Bar" kit I should be covered for the scenarios you mentioned? I would need to order the "Odd" and "Mini" ones correct?
Thank you so much for your help!
kamisamamizu
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Aug 1, 2017
OmegaSupremeNo, for the TX-CP you don't need either the odd or the mini spacebars. Only the normal ones, the kit that has the 700 one.
OmegaSupreme
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Aug 1, 2017
kamisamamizuPerfect! Thank you!
kamisamamizu
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Aug 1, 2017
OmegaSupremeTo be more precise, do you have a photo of your board? I can tell you if you need the spacebars or not.
Muiju
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToAre the supernovas white or really really light blue?
MiTo
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Aug 1, 2017
MuijuSomething like 95 or 98 white and 5/2 blue.
BlueCrowned
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToCan you elaborate? This reply is basically gibberish to me lol
OmegaSupreme
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Aug 1, 2017
kamisamamizuDon't have the board yet, just waiting for another GB to get one.
However this is the layout I was trying to replicate:https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/9c/67/2c/9c672ca5d7cd5140dcec05d93848ac6b.jpg
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Synkrz
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToI was going to decide between this and the Laser, but I guess I'm going to get both of them! What sets would I need to fit a Vortex Race 3?
MiToGlad to see how successful your sets are! I'm late to the scene so will Overcast ever drop again?
MiTo
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Aug 1, 2017
erickongYes, soon!
Hermanchan
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Aug 1, 2017
MiToJesus, no. Don't release more stuff that I need to buy. I don't even have enough keyboards to put them on!
BlueCrowned
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Aug 1, 2017
HermanchanI just don't have enough money to give to MiTo...
VigrithAgree. I love this more than the SA and definitely will be in for a set or three! Well done @MiTo !
Vira
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Aug 1, 2017
SynkrzAlpha, Base, Tsa, Ergo.
Blanks kit is an alternative to the Erg kit for the Esc and Del key.
MiTo
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Aug 1, 2017
ViraGreat to see you!
MiTo
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Aug 1, 2017
BlueCrownedElaborate on what? The colors? The Supernova is a peculiar white with a very very very subtle and light shade of blue on it.
bsastor
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Aug 2, 2017
MiTothe explanation for the DELAY key is spot on!
fl404
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Aug 2, 2017
MiToIt's good to see your design is matured up MiTo.
Pandemos
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Aug 2, 2017
jollybrigandHave you taken steps to prevent what happened with the recent Canvas Drop?
Emperor_Ner0
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Aug 2, 2017
MiToHey,
I am thinking about getting in on this and I was wondering if Feburary is actually an accurate timeline for this group buy?
MiTo
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Aug 2, 2017
Emperor_Ner0Maybe it could ship sooner or a delay could happen, I have no control...
Emperor_Ner0
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Aug 2, 2017
MiToOkay, I just saw Feburary and was like damn that's a long time. In all honesty I am not 100% sure how it all works in details, I just didn't know it was a 7 month+ process.
Thanks!
MiTo
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Aug 2, 2017
Emperor_Ner0Canvas for example was delayed, but we adjusted a couple things behind the curtains since then, hoping to improve in this regard.
Emperor_Ner0
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Aug 2, 2017
MiToGonna wait for paycheck number 2 of the month before I commit, but I love the ARES set.
MiTo
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Aug 2, 2017
Emperor_Ner0
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Aug 2, 2017
MiToThat's so cool. What sets are all there?
MiTo
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Aug 2, 2017
Emperor_Ner0Solar Alphas Ares Text Mods Ares Text Tsangan GodX
AdrienBepo
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Aug 3, 2017
MiToWhy BÉPO is not included in this Drop? http://bepo.fr/wiki/Dossier_de_presse_normalisation Sorry it's in french but here you have the history of the BÉPO, more and more people uses BÉPO and this standard takes time to be included by industrials. Maybe it will never be taken into account by them. This Drop can resolve this lack. Is it too late to include this schema? If no, I am sure that a lot of french will love your job and they will be pleased to share your work. If yes, I understand and it could be a objective for the next drop to include BÉPO in order to answer the customer needs. Thank you
Cyphre
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Aug 3, 2017
AdrienBepoOnly when you learn to love improper legends will you reach true keyboard enlightenment.
AdrienBepo
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Aug 3, 2017
CyphreThank you for your constructive reply.
variab1e
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Aug 3, 2017
MiToThey look amazing, I was wondering if you could post the height profiles for the keycaps? I prefer low (Cherry) profile. I see the SA and DSA comparison picture and can infer some from that, but exact numbers would be nice! Thanks!
gawr
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Aug 3, 2017
AdrienBepoDude I'm french and won't support it, it needs way too much work for what it is. I read very quickly but if I understand correctly, this layout was created for and only for french people, so how many of us do you think that are willing to buy keysets, now tell me what is the % of those people that uses enongh Bepo to invest in a keyset made for that very layout ?
Cyphre
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Aug 3, 2017
gawrIs it like a French version of Dvorak/Colemak layouts?
AdrienBepo
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Aug 3, 2017
gawrYes dude, sure bépo is quite young and there are not a lot of persons who use this schema I agree with you. I personally use it since 1 year and it's quite comfortable now according to a bit of work.
Also as there is a big lack on this young standard, I understand that it's not attractive for the moment.
But,… but this drop could be a good beginning to promote the bépo. There is an active community http://forum.bepo.fr/ so I can say «Hey guys there are bépo keycaps made by MiTo!» on this forum.
gawr, I learn bépo because I didn't type well with an azerty meaning I was always watching my fingers, and I searched a manner to improve that. Now I type without watching my fingers on an ortho keyboard with blanc keycaps. AZERTY is a non sens for me.
It's difficult at the beginning but it's the future ;-)
climbalima
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Aug 3, 2017
AdrienBepoconsidering there is trouble getting people to buy into international layouts in the first place what makes you think that a niche layout for a single iso language standard? its just not going to happen.
AdrienBepo
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Aug 3, 2017
climbalima«Qui ne tente rien n'a rien» = Nothing ventured, nothing gained
climbalima
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Aug 3, 2017
AdrienBepogood point! you should start your own buy!
gawr
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Aug 4, 2017
AdrienBepoYes I agree with you, Azerty IS a non sense, I learned Qwerty and Workman because of that BUT you don't seem to see my point, creating a set costs money and you need buyers to repay that amount of money, but you said it yourself, Bepo is young and there is only little interest in that layout. So why would MiTo favor you, and specifically you and make your kit when others with different layout from many other countries would love that too ?
Zelf
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Aug 4, 2017
MiToHey man, sorry to repeat my question. But maybe you missed it. Any chance of getting a preview of the ergodox set? I joined the drop. But it would be nice to confirm which color would work best. Thanks.
MiTo
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Aug 4, 2017
ZelfRendering an Ergodox is a bit complicated, but I'll try that after I figure out the other renders people requested, is that alright?
Zelf
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Aug 4, 2017
MiToYou're awesome. Thank you!!
mxstbr
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Aug 7, 2017
MiToAny news on that Ergodox render? :)
MiTo
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Aug 7, 2017
mxstbrNot yet, will see what I'll do!
Jcmotion
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Aug 11, 2017
MiTois solar alpha the same color as SA version? XDA version seems to be more saturated.
MiTo
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Aug 12, 2017
JcmotionSA colors are significantly different than XDA, but the tones are the same!
climbalima
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Aug 12, 2017
all massdrop orders ship from massdrop in the US.
ferretallica
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Aug 17, 2017
MiTo" ALL KITS ARE BEING MANUFACTURED PER ORDER, THERE'S NO MOQ (MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY "
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh come on! Bring back the rune keycaps from Canvas then! Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!
Cyphre
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Aug 17, 2017
ferretallicaNot sure what that has to do with MOQ. Dieter Rams from Canvas is still being made for those who ordered it in the Canvas drop.
ferretallica
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Aug 17, 2017
CyphreWhat is has to do with no MOQ - i would hope it means that since he has the design already, it wouldn't complicate things to add them as a kit for this set too. Wishful thinking I know :P
AdrienBepo@MiTo , if this set does not support BÉPO then what is the purpose of the E homing key in the Probe Dishes kit?
Cyphre
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Aug 18, 2017
dvorcolPretty sure homing E is for Dvorak/Colemak layout?
CyphreHoming keys: QWERTY = F & J Dvorak = U & H BÉPO (French Dvorak) = E & T Colemak & Workman = T & N
I'm not aware of another layout with E as a home key.
amrta
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Aug 24, 2017
MiToIs the blue accent color going to match the one in the photo?
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Aug 24, 2017
amrtaCould you please specify what blue accent and what photo you're talking about?
amrta
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Aug 25, 2017
MiToThis one.

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amrta
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Aug 25, 2017
amrtaWhat the heck, it didn't upload the right image. Let me try again:

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Aug 25, 2017
amrtaThe answer is yes, that's the official blue.
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Aug 26, 2017
Colors will be decided once I have more samples, the ones I currently have are inconclusive. Orange is obviously not the same as Canvas.
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Aug 26, 2017
I didn't say the Godspeed XDA orange is the same as Canvas XDA orange, I said that we will precisely implement the orange you see on renders. My sticked post in this drop clearly states the following:
> Yes, this keycap set has been in the works for a while and we started sampling prior to the drop. Our manufacturer produced a proof of concept for the typeface thickness. The orange keycap is not the Ares orange, a random orange keycap was used. We are making the necessary adjustments so the final product will have pristine alignments, colors, etc.
MiToOK, thank you for the clarification.
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Aug 26, 2017
dvorcolYou're welcome, the talk section is not 100% intutive and it's easy to get lost. Sorry for not being able to make things more clear. Here's the part of the convo that matters. Have a nice weekend!
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BlaiseFinnegan
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Mar 12, 2018
MiToAnyway I could buy one of those beautiful prototype lighter orange caps? Or really any extras. That would be amazing.
This is the first set of caps to get me addicted and I'd like to round up some extras of different colors. Searching high and low on /r/mecanicalkeyboards and where ever I can find a lead.
Love your work, hoping for Godspeed XDA round 2 and everything else you release. :)
jeligala
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May 27, 2018
MiToI am new to Massdrop. This keycap set is beautiful. I wonder if I can still have a chance to buy it.
c_r_z
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May 27, 2018
jeligalaThis set has shipped recently so round 2 is not yet in sight and might be a long time until then. The only two ways to get a set is to either search on Reddit on mechmarket ( https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/ ) or to wait for a re-cap like this one: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/capatoa-keycap-explosion
jeligalaRound 2 for this set is NOT coming
c_r_z
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May 27, 2018
eapdangThat's Canvas though.
c_r_zyou're right, I got the sets mixed up :)
BlueCrowned
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Jul 15, 2018
MiToWill you do this drop again MiTo? Or any iteration of Godspeed? I really regret missing out on this with the great novelties and everything.
dsizzle
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Jan 21, 2019
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