GMK 2002 (IC) is a proposed keycap mod set inspired by vintage Focus ALPS keyboards, featuring colored Control, Alt, and Shift keys. Aimed at enthusiasts of vintage and minimalist design, the set will use stock colors and original Cherry tooling, with pricing expected around $60 USD. Feedback is encouraged via a Google form.
Project Gallery
Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Full support for the mod kit concept."
"This is so clean and beautiful, very retro!"
"I'm in for this kit."
"Excited about the inclusion of R5."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about compatibility with 9009 R3 centered icons."
"Some users would prefer old style icons over new centered ones."
"Skepticism about the need for AltGr and some additional keys."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding numpad keys like Enter and +.
Propose additional options for key compatibility.
Examine the potential for 40% keyboard compatibility.
Questions (3)
What are the other GMK keysets compatible with this kit?
Will this work with existing sets like GMK 9009?
When will this kit run in a group buy?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread received a lot of engagement, with a mix of excitement and constructive feedback. Positive sentiment dominated due to support for the concept and aesthetics. There were some concerns regarding compatibility issues, which were notable but did not overshadow the overall enthusiasm.
Project Specs
- Name
- GMK 2002 (IC)
- Release year
- 2020
- Profile
- Cherry
- Sculpted
- Yes
- Material
- ABS
- Layout Standard
- -
- Sub-Legends
- -
- Wall thickness
- -
- Legend method
- Doubleshot
- Color palette
- U9 Base, RO2, V4, N7 Legends
- Shine through
- No
- Pudding style
- No