[SHIPPED] Skull Squadron DSA set (aka: Macross)

imbattable · 05 Apr 2014, 11:25

Or more boxes. More boxes equals more free AHKNOTUY + 2 SP KEycaps

matt3o · 05 Apr 2014, 11:29

that must be the small box. I guess they also have the medium box.

Muirium · 05 Apr 2014, 11:30

But do they have the Muirium box?

(Free alphabet on top please!)

pexon · 05 Apr 2014, 13:19

They've turned out really nice man, looking forward to getting my hands on them.

nexus · 05 Apr 2014, 19:36

It is really a great detail that SP has included some extra caps and the box looks like a collectors item. I am very glad that I took a set of Macross.

pexon · 12 Apr 2014, 18:57

Just thought that I would share my caps, I got them today, picked them up from the Post Office after paying Royal Mail handling duty plus vat totaling 13.5GBP on a $42 value, how they come up with figures, I have no clue.

These caps came out really nice, very impressed by the overall quality, F and J scoops are also a bonus. Thanks again to Matt.

Full imgur gallery:- http://imgur.com/a/6n6eo

matt3o · 12 Apr 2014, 20:20

Thanks for sharing! On white keyboard it looks really nice.

I'm still waiting for mine

Broadmonkey · 12 Apr 2014, 20:44

My gawd I love this set!
I would have been on it like an alcoholic after cherry liqueur if it had only come with Nordic language add on.
That yellow numrow is one of the best details!

pexon · 13 Apr 2014, 16:18

They came out great. I love the DSA profile, the texture on the caps is superb too, thanks again matt3o

fifted · 13 Apr 2014, 18:30

Agreed; sharp lookin' set.

matt3o, what a travesty that you haven't got yours yet. :S

JSchool · 14 Apr 2014, 08:31

So sorry I missed out on this one.

sth · 14 Apr 2014, 12:30

oof me too. that top row is gorgeous.

Muirium · 14 Apr 2014, 12:50

Then don't miss the boat on Matt's followup: in PBT!

http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ ... t7697.html

I anticipate serious custom keyboard + custom cap pr0n from this once you know who gets his you know whats!

sth · 14 Apr 2014, 13:47

Muirium wrote:Then don't miss the boat on Matt's followup: in PBT!

http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ ... t7697.html

I anticipate serious custom keyboard + custom cap pr0n from this once you know who gets his you know whats!

i don't particularly care for that set, it's nice but for my use requires too many add-on sets to be worth it for me. plus i really mostly just want the macross set for the yellow top row

also i have a grey/white blank set on order from imsto so i'd like my next set to be a bit different.

someday we will make it to doing giant all-in-one sets like the koreans...

Muirium · 14 Apr 2014, 14:15

True, the Macross set was good and tight. I prefer all the options of the PBT plethora, personally, as my boards are all exceptions to the rule.

matt3o · 14 Apr 2014, 14:17

the general rule of conduct is:

- take ABS only if it's a very original set
- take PBT, always.

sth · 14 Apr 2014, 14:27

i agree with both of you

most of the macross keys could have been PBT... round 2

MOSFET · 14 Apr 2014, 18:49

Filco Minila Air (Bluetooth)

@matt: Thank you for designing this set! The quality is a magnitude better than the stock caps that come with the Minila. The benefits of having DSA profile caps (spherical, medium height, non-sculptured) are clearly evident on a wireless 60% keyboard, not only with its flexibility in fitting a wide range of keyboards but from an ergonomic perspective as well. I can type comfortably from a variety of angles without it being fatiguing.

I'm really impressed with Signature Plastics. Their customer service was top notch and you can tell that a lot of care was given to this set. The package hand wrapped in brown paper was a nice touch. I just wish that they offered non-standard sized key caps in a larger selection of colors (the blank DSA 3u comes in only white and black). Though I'm still very grateful that they sell them at all.

matt3o · 14 Apr 2014, 19:05

Impressive config MOSFET! Thanks for sharing. On the minila the skull squadron looks even more amazing!

pexon · 14 Apr 2014, 20:16

Thats a really cool looking board actually, reminds me of the JIS layout

Muirium · 14 Apr 2014, 20:18

3u space bar!?!

matt3o · 14 Apr 2014, 20:27

Muirium wrote:3u space bar!?!

hint: not spacebar

MOSFET · 14 Apr 2014, 21:29

matt3o wrote:
Muirium wrote:3u space bar!?!
hint: not spacebar

Yep. On Broadmonkey's suggestion I bought a blank 3u DSA key from SP (the exact same shade of white 'WA' used in this set).

The only issue I have with the Minila is not the size of the spacebar but the stabilizer used to keep it in place. The assembly is too loose and an off center key press will twist the spacebar (3u key), causing it to stick underneath either the FN, V or M keys. I will have to figure out a way of modifying it to prevent this from happening.

Muirium · 14 Apr 2014, 21:33

Cunning. 3u is a sweet size. I'm trying 4u in a custom sometime, stabs silimarly pending!

Madhias · 14 Apr 2014, 22:28

Really the nicest Minila i've seen so far! Yellow and White, great combo. Interesting to see if someone tries to mix it with it with the grey PBT's?

imbattable · 14 Apr 2014, 22:31

I like the + instead of the shift arrow.

Additionally: BJT > MOSFET

matt3o · 14 Apr 2014, 23:32

The Skull Squadron set is on sale @ keyshop!

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/produ ... l-squadron

StylinGreymon · 15 Apr 2014, 00:44

This set is just too nice.

sth · 15 Apr 2014, 07:58

matt3o wrote:The Skull Squadron set is on sale @ keyshop!

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/produ ... l-squadron

hooray!

oh wait. i'm broke.

oh wait! i have another paypal account.

hooray!

matt3o · 15 Apr 2014, 08:54

sth wrote:
matt3o wrote:The Skull Squadron set is on sale @ keyshop!

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/produ ... l-squadron
hooray!

oh wait. i'm broke.

oh wait! i have another paypal account.

hooray!

LOL