This IC is for a GMK set with light green text (AE or N7), black keycaps (CR), and secondary Japanese katakana legends in keeping with the color scheme of the computer terminals in The Matrix.
Here's a couple of concept renders created by DannyHuynh:
UPDATE 03/14/21I've noticed that there are now multiple sets that feature secondary Katakana sublegends. Example (GMK Fuji):
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111695.new#newThat said, would anyone be interested in this set given that Katakana sublegend molds already exist? The primary critique against this set when I first proposed it was the cost of the then non-existent Katakana sublegends.
UPDATE 07/01/18Interest in this IC has been revived based on feedback from other users and recent success of other sets that require custom molds, such as GMK Laser, GMK Burgundy, and GMK Space Cadet. I'm currently seeking out an artist to create full 3D renders.
UPDATE 11/21/16:Hey guys,
I just wanted to give a quick update and hopefully solicit some feedback from the GH community. Over the past few weeks I've been doing some research into how to market this set better and one thing I thought would really help would be to pay for some 3D renders by some of the talented graphic designers we have here.
Just as I was about to pull the trigger, I noticed a new IC, GMK Terminal, that appears to be very similar to mine. While I think the set looks great and appears to have significantly more organization behind it (i.e. an actual company) than mine, it has left me wondering if I should continue to pursue this. I will note that the differences between mine and theirs are as follows:
1. N7 instead of AE (or maybe a custom green color? It would be whatever shade of green they use for the characters in the movie)
2. CR instead of N9
3. Different mod keys that are colored green
4. Matrix-themed novelty keys
5. Kanji characters (unlikely given the cost)
Are the differences above enough to distinguish this set from Terminal? Is there anything else I could do to stand out? I'm not trying to present this as a competition or anything, but the fact is that people's keycap budgets are limited and therefore only so many sets will reach MOQ. That said, I only see a few possibilities:
1. Drop the idea completely
2. Wait some time after Terminal drops, then try to launch it (there are always people who miss out on drops for various reasons who might be interested later)
3. Keep pushing to market this set and see if it launches whenever
Thoughts?
