Author Topic: [IC] Transparent MX switch top cover --multiple color (Read 39203 times)

ezio041188 · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 25 February 2013, 08:07:35 »

this is awesome. i'm also looking for Transparent switch top cover. will ask my friends if they want this

kinruan · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 25 February 2013, 11:55:26 »

no

Quote from: Leewei on Sun, 24 February 2013, 22:40:42

This looks amazing. Any updates?

no, i am looking for a good plasctic factory to hold this. seems like the model will be very complex and hard to make. i have asked two and they can't do this.

S2000Gan · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 25 February 2013, 16:18:04 »

Cant be that hard to mold or 3D print these...

graboy · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 25 February 2013, 18:57:59 »

Quote from: S2000Gan on Mon, 25 February 2013, 16:18:04

Cant be that hard to mold or 3D print these...

3D printers are not really accurate enough for these, even when ordering from professional services such as shapeways. Kinruan, have you checked out www.protomold.com? You can get a quote immediately by just uploading your CAD files, and it seems like the molds can be made pretty cheaply too, but it all depends on the complexity of the design (obviously). I know for a fact that parts of the upper housing can be simplified... as long as the design is not overly complex it shouldn't be too expensive. Btw, I'm not a newbie, I'm just a lurker here, I'm more of a DT guy.

kinruan · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 25 February 2013, 20:38:36 »

Quote from: graboy on Mon, 25 February 2013, 18:57:59

Quote from: S2000Gan on Mon, 25 February 2013, 16:18:04
Cant be that hard to mold or 3D print these...

3D printers are not really accurate enough for these, even when ordering from professional services such as shapeways. Kinruan, have you checked out www.protomold.com? You can get a quote immediately by just uploading your CAD files, and it seems like the molds can be made pretty cheaply too, but it all depends on the complexity of the design (obviously). I know for a fact that parts of the upper housing can be simplified... as long as the design is not overly complex it shouldn't be too expensive. Btw, I'm not a newbie, I'm just a lurker here, I'm more of a DT guy.

very thank u for ur advice. i will check on the website and see how it goes. At least i have to keep the LED whole on the top, and i am thinking about reduce a lot of details of it. u can just open one and see how complex the switch top is. it is small and accurate. that is Germany industry. that is cherry.

ihateregister · « **Reply #55 on:** Mon, 25 February 2013, 23:21:41 »

Quote from: kinruan on Sun, 24 February 2013, 21:17:25

Quote from: rindorbrot on Sun, 24 February 2013, 15:23:39
I can't see the pictures either.

just fixed!

I can't see a thing, it says access denied. Can you try to use a normal host like imgur, tinypic, imageshack, flickr, photobucket, etc?

noxwood · « **Reply #56 on:** Sat, 04 May 2013, 22:25:03 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 18 February 2013, 18:07:20

That is true, but if you just pick the most popular color and then just decide on 1 switch type... you could end up with lower cost in the end possibly. Also the possibility of having the entire housing in X color top and bottom. It is just a thought and might be worth a check.

Getting the whole thing in transparent would certainly be interesting, and I'm sure you'd be able to get other forums interested and on-board too.

tipo33 · « **Reply #57 on:** Sun, 05 May 2013, 12:30:02 »

I think I would be interested in a set.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #58 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 13:35:13 »

Interested as then my switch stickers would actually do something.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 14:49:20 »

I pestered my contact at Cherry/ZF about it again...

n0rvig · « **Reply #60 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 00:30:30 »

Interested. Yet, I keep telling myself that nobody is ever going to see them.

kinruan · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 07:35:22 »

Quote from: n0rvig on Wed, 08 May 2013, 00:30:30

Interested. Yet, I keep telling myself that nobody is ever going to see them.

actually these will come out in the summer.

Broadmonkey · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 07:43:10 »

Wut!? From whom?

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #63 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 10:56:36 »

I heard back from Cherry rep, Cherry does not want to make them at all, and claimed they never have even though I gave picture proof LOL! So I guess press on with the 3rd party and new molds and stuff.

Dianoda · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 11:06:40 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 08 May 2013, 10:56:36

I heard back from Cherry rep, Cherry does not want to make them at all, and claimed they never have even though I gave picture proof LOL! So I guess press on with the 3rd party and new molds and stuff.

If we are doing a custom mold, why not make the mold friendly to switch modding when LED's are installed? ie, similar to WFD's mod where he dremels out the LED section of the cover so the cover can be removed without needing to desolder the LED. Would be super hot for those that like LED'ed keyboards.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #65 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 11:53:01 »

That would be a really good idea.

Broadmonkey · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 13:41:24 »

That is really weird they claim not to have made them, maybe Nixdorf got someone else to do it, while lending the drawings for the mould from cherry?

I really, really dig the idea about the modded LED holes incorporated in this!

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #67 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 14:35:13 »

Well, I think it is more that ZF has no idea what Cherry was doing back in the 90's and before. Who knows what kind of records they kept on custom order stuff and where or what state those records would be if they haven't shredded them after the required record keeping period.

Broadmonkey · « **Reply #68 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 14:57:54 »

ah, but of course. It's funny they want to do new switches with different colored stems, but don't want to make a different colored switch housing.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #69 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 15:08:36 »

Perhaps if one of their large customer like costar asked, they would have another answer...

S2000Gan · « **Reply #70 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 18:38:03 »

I think I'd be up for cherry covers that allow for cover removal with LED keys!

badcop · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 09:54:51 »

any update on this or has it been abandoned.

Kempher · « **Reply #72 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 23:56:25 »

Quote from: badcop on Mon, 15 July 2013, 09:54:51

any update on this or has it been abandoned.

This, if it hasnt then i'll be interested!

Poom · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 07:27:31 »

yep im also interested! definitely more than 500 pieces for me

MOZ · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 13:22:05 »

In if it is on.

bazemk1979 · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 16:38:04 »

intetrested

kinruan · « **Reply #76 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:13:41 »

Quote from: badcop on Mon, 15 July 2013, 09:54:51

any update on this or has it been abandoned.

it is definitely working.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #77 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:17:43 »

Exciting!! white and/or transparent sounds good to me!

Poom · « **Reply #78 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:18:42 »

can i be the first to pre-order!?

200 of each color please!!

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MOZ · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:18:58 »

Quote from: kinruan on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:13:41

Quote from: badcop on Mon, 15 July 2013, 09:54:51
any update on this or has it been abandoned.

it is definitely working.

So what's the update?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:21:25 »

Quote from: mohitgarg on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:18:58

Quote from: kinruan on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:13:41
Quote from: badcop on Mon, 15 July 2013, 09:54:51
any update on this or has it been abandoned.

it is definitely working.

So what's the update?

It's in the OP

Quote from: kinruan on Sun, 17 February 2013, 01:43:12

7/19/2013 Update
This group buy is decided! will be on in a couple monthes due to manufacturing
There will be three colors available: MX RED, MX White and Transparent]
pictures will be provided ASAP

i am looking for a CONUS distributor who ships all of them for me, very thank you!!

Notice! i am only the North American Distributor.
Any buyer who is located in Korea, Vietnam.... except Europe, due to Policy i can't sell them to u, very sorry, but there is an Asia Distributor starting a GB soon

mashby · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:26:39 »

If he's an american distributor, why does he need someone to handle shipping? $:-\$

Still very excited about this!

Poom · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:28:06 »

im so excited.... but again.. who the f is going to see 'em nice switch covers...

Photekq · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:29:27 »

Any chance of grey casings like the MX LOCK switch?

Also, will they be ABS? Just wondering if we'd be able to dye them..

MOZ · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:29:48 »

Thanks Ray. I should have read the OP again.

Looking forward to the GB, hopefully shipping to India won't be a problem and a bomb.

esoomenona · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:29:54 »

Quote from: Poom on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:28:06

im so excited.... but again.. who the f is going to see 'em nice switch covers...

I'm telling you, man. Those MXers just have no contentment with their crappy switches. Always trying to make any little change to them to be happy...

Poom · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:31:55 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:29:54

Quote from: Poom on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:28:06
im so excited.... but again.. who the f is going to see 'em nice switch covers...

I'm telling you, man. Those MXers just have no contentment with their crappy switches. Always trying to make any little change to them to be happy...

but theres no modding options for MY switches, only caps, isnt it boring? wouldnt it fun to spend a weekend lubing the switches, have different switch feels and stuff!

esoomenona · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:33:15 »

There is only one feel: perfect. Wouldn't it just be fun typing on a perfect feeling keyboard every day? Why do people feel the need for varying worse feels?

danielucf · « **Reply #88 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:36:31 »

Quote from: Poom on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:28:06

im so excited.... but again.. who the f is going to see 'em nice switch covers...

Maybe the clear ones would help spread the light from LEDs *shrug*

Could also look cool with clear or translucent key caps.

mashby · « **Reply #89 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 10:23:01 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:33:15

There is only one feel: perfect. Wouldn't it just be fun typing on a perfect feeling keyboard every day? Why do people feel the need for varying worse feels?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #90 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 10:28:18 »

Quote from: Poom on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:31:55

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:29:54
Quote from: Poom on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:28:06
im so excited.... but again.. who the f is going to see 'em nice switch covers...

I'm telling you, man. Those MXers just have no contentment with their crappy switches. Always trying to make any little change to them to be happy...

but theres no modding options for MY switches, only caps, isnt it boring? wouldnt it fun to spend a weekend lubing the switches, have different switch feels and stuff!

You can mess with the springs to completely change the feeling on MY switches!!

And with the transparent tops we could finally see the switch stickers right?

kinruan · « **Reply #91 on:** Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:40:20 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 19 July 2013, 10:28:18

And with the transparent tops we could finally see the switch stickers right?

I do think so! It is going to be close to those transparent keycap by Signature plastic

kinruan · « **Reply #92 on:** Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:43:14 »

Quote from: mashby on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:26:39

If he's an american distributor, why does he need someone to handle shipping? $:-\$

Still very excited about this!

since i am a F*** student living on campus and don't want to see the mad mail lady 9999 times a day.

kinruan · « **Reply #93 on:** Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:45:56 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 19 July 2013, 10:28:18

Quote from: Poom on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:31:55
Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:29:54
Quote from: Poom on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:28:06
im so excited.... but again.. who the f is going to see 'em nice switch covers...

I'm telling you, man. Those MXers just have no contentment with their crappy switches. Always trying to make any little change to them to be happy...

but theres no modding options for MY switches, only caps, isnt it boring? wouldnt it fun to spend a weekend lubing the switches, have different switch feels and stuff!

You can mess with the springs to completely change the feeling on MY switches!!

And with the transparent tops we could finally see the switch stickers right?

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:29:27

Any chance of grey casings like the MX LOCK switch?

Also, will they be ABS? Just wondering if we'd be able to dye them..

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that was considered. but really white is a more popular color. white is much easier to match other colors. (white and black: the most traditional classical colors)

i assume they will be ABS , i will check again soon and replay u :p

Photekq · « **Reply #94 on:** Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:47:23 »

Quote from: kinruan on Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:45:56

that was considered. but really white is a more popular color. white is much easier to match other colors. (white and black: the most traditional classical colors)

I have an obsession with grey

If it's possible then I'll try dying them.

kinruan · « **Reply #95 on:** Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:48:03 »

Quote from: danielucf on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:36:31

Maybe the clear ones would help spread the light from LEDs *shrug*

Could also look cool with clear or translucent key caps.

Bingo! that is what i thought

kinruan · « **Reply #96 on:** Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:50:43 »

Quote from: mohitgarg on Fri, 19 July 2013, 09:29:48

Thanks Ray. I should have read the OP again.

Looking forward to the GB, hopefully shipping to India won't be a problem and a bomb.

LOL that definitely will be a problem, remind me later and i will try to talk to the one works on Asia selling.

Tym · « **Reply #97 on:** Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:55:56 »

Sorry, little confused, are you shipping to Europe or not?

kinruan · « **Reply #98 on:** Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:57:54 »

Quote from: Tym on Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:55:56

Sorry, little confused, are you shipping to Europe or not?

YES I DO.

kinruan · « **Reply #99 on:** Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:58:54 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:47:23

Quote from: kinruan on Sun, 21 July 2013, 09:45:56
that was considered. but really white is a more popular color. white is much easier to match other colors. (white and black: the most traditional classical colors)
I have an obsession with grey
If it's possible then I'll try dying them.

SO we only need white don't we?

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Author Topic: [IC] Transparent MX switch top cover --multiple color (Read 39203 times)