Author Topic: The PumpKey PROTOTYPE (Read 22557 times)

rowdy · « **Reply #50 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 04:06:09 »

Nice one - congratulations on making MassDrop with your design (if that is an appropriate thing to say)

Elrick · « **Reply #51 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 04:31:46 »

Quote from: calvinhousecat on Fri, 31 October 2014, 03:07:19

I am seriously a fan of everything Matt3o makes

You are not the ONLY one here on Geekhack

. There's always been a Matt fan-club here which he deserves since he still carry's the incentive to design and produce miraculous caps that capture everyone's attention and admiration.

Needless to say I'm the biggest card-carrying Matt3o supporter here and am proud of that fact

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jackalope · « **Reply #52 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 05:06:05 »

I know i'm picking one up.

Matt3o · « **Reply #53 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 05:34:48 »

thank you guys, I'm not worthy!

slickmamba · « **Reply #54 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 09:45:39 »

Congrats buddy! Love all of your designs

awhitedev · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 09:58:31 »

Indeed. Congrats! I've really enjoyed some of the projects you've been involved in matt30. It was all down hill for me after purchasing my granite set. It inspired a fun, and yet very expensive hobby for me

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HendyZone · « **Reply #56 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 11:16:02 »

wow great job matt3o

ficklampa · « **Reply #57 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 17:08:15 »

Awesome dude! I picked up a 3 pack on massdrop. <3

asdfjkl36 · « **Reply #58 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 17:09:23 »

I also picked up a 3 pack.

Great work!

madhias · « **Reply #59 on:** Sat, 01 November 2014, 17:10:22 »

I'm going to get one. Nice and especially evil design!

Matt3o · « **Reply #60 on:** Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:01:42 »

Got my samples from shapeways (different batch than the one from MD). They are all pretty nice. The black one is STEEEEL!

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SlotH42 · « **Reply #61 on:** Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:10:35 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:01:42

Got my samples from shapeways (different batch than the one from MD). They are all pretty nice. The black one is STEEEEL!

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That black with green LED looks amazing! great work.

renne · « **Reply #62 on:** Mon, 03 November 2014, 16:35:12 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:01:42

Got my samples from shapeways (different batch than the one from MD). They are all pretty nice. The black one is STEEEEL!

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I've already ordered the 3d printed one from massdrop. Is there any chance we can get the black one?

ficklampa · « **Reply #63 on:** Mon, 03 November 2014, 17:49:36 »

Aw man, transparent and steel looks schweeeeeeet! :O

Karura · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 03 November 2014, 21:39:56 »

I really like the black one as well.

Make it available!

jackalope · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 04 November 2014, 02:31:25 »

Need clear in my life now.

Matt3o · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 07 November 2014, 06:03:02 »

I've put the pumpkin key on shapeways here http://www.shapeways.com/model/2834011/pumpkin-keycap-mdash-metal.html

it's available in various colors. Please note that I'm experimenting with a new stem that I'm still beta testing. It should work but if it's too loose simply add a piece of plastic bag, if it's too tight you can file it (it takes time but it's feasible). Either case please let me know how it fits! Thanks

renne · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 07 November 2014, 08:35:35 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 07 November 2014, 06:03:02

I've put the pumpkin key on shapeways here http://www.shapeways.com/model/2834011/pumpkin-keycap-mdash-metal.html

it's available in various colors. Please note that I'm experimenting with a new stem that I'm still beta testing. It should work but if it's too loose simply add a piece of plastic bag, if it's too tight you can file it (it takes time but it's feasible). Either case please let me know how it fits! Thanks

Ordered a matte black one, thanks!

Matt3o · « **Reply #68 on:** Fri, 07 November 2014, 08:41:58 »

cool! let me know how it fits!

Matt3o · « **Reply #69 on:** Fri, 07 November 2014, 13:39:08 »

Another picture of the ghost one

00zeRO · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 07 November 2014, 13:42:11 »

Cool concept! Should consider a Serenity forward head cap.

HipsterPunks · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 07 November 2014, 21:17:59 »

i saw these on Massdrop for a MRSP $25.00 before the drop, will you be selling these for $25? just a little confused as to where they pulled that number out of before the drop since you are the maker.

*anyways very cute design, looking forward to grabbing a black one

Karura · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 07 November 2014, 23:07:13 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 07 November 2014, 13:39:08

Another picture of the ghost one

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Could you also put this one on Shapeways? :P

Would love to order it too.

Matt3o · « **Reply #73 on:** Sat, 08 November 2014, 01:48:02 »

Quote from: HipsterPunks on Fri, 07 November 2014, 21:17:59

i saw these on Massdrop for a MRSP $25.00 before the drop, will you be selling these for $25? just a little confused as to where they pulled that number out of before the drop since you are the maker.

*anyways very cute design, looking forward to grabbing a black one

Well, technically I'm the "designer", not the "maker". These are 3d printed since molding is complex when you have holes on the sides. The metal and resin ones are very high definition, the standard plastic is ok.

Honestly I have no clue where they got $25 MRSP, sculpteo makes volume discount, so maybe if you print just 1 that is the price. I will be putting these on sales on Shapeways in a bit, but the price won't be that high!

Quote from: Karura on Fri, 07 November 2014, 23:07:13

Could you also put this one on Shapeways?

Would love to order it too.

I will!

HipsterPunks · « **Reply #74 on:** Sat, 08 November 2014, 02:18:33 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Sat, 08 November 2014, 01:48:02

Quote from: HipsterPunks on Fri, 07 November 2014, 21:17:59
i saw these on Massdrop for a MRSP $25.00 before the drop, will you be selling these for $25? just a little confused as to where they pulled that number out of before the drop since you are the maker.

*anyways very cute design, looking forward to grabbing a black one

Well, technically I'm the "designer", not the "maker". These are 3d printed since molding is complex when you have holes on the sides. The metal and resin ones are very high definition, the standard plastic is ok.

Honestly I have no clue where they got $25 MRSP, sculpteo makes volume discount, so maybe if you print just 1 that is the price. I will be putting these on sales on Shapeways in a bit, but the price won't be that high!

Quote from: Karura on Fri, 07 November 2014, 23:07:13
Could you also put this one on Shapeways?

Would love to order it too.

I will!

Thanks for the info, i wasnt complaining about the price, i actually feel its very fair. I was trying to figure out how Massdrop puts an MSRP on things that have never been sold before. Looks great non the less and i remember reading your posts when it was just a wooden proto. Rock on man

Matt3o · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 08 November 2014, 02:24:08 »

thanks, really appreciated!

sculpteo is in France, so I guess shipping/handling is expensive for a US based company. Maybe that causes an inflated MRSP. Also —between us— all MRSPs on massdrop seem a bit inflated to me

Karura · « **Reply #76 on:** Sat, 08 November 2014, 03:45:48 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Sat, 08 November 2014, 02:24:08

thanks, really appreciated!

sculpteo is in France, so I guess shipping/handling is expensive for a US based company. Maybe that causes an inflated MRSP. Also —between us— all MRSPs on massdrop seem a bit inflated to me

I'm glad you're still looking out for the community. As long as the quality control is solid, I would be more than happy to support (and get one of each colour!)

Matt3o · « **Reply #77 on:** Sun, 09 November 2014, 11:33:40 »

And the resin "ghost" one is online! http://www.shapeways.com/model/2833899/pumpkin-keycap-mdash-plastic-resin.html?materialId=61

mkawa · « **Reply #78 on:** Sun, 09 November 2014, 12:36:13 »

damnit matteo, i told you you'd get those stepping marks on tall stuff with the router. hurry up and get your sherline

Matt3o · « **Reply #79 on:** Sun, 09 November 2014, 13:47:34 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 09 November 2014, 12:36:13

damnit matteo, i told you you'd get those stepping marks on tall stuff with the router. hurry up and get your sherline

I reached very nice results actually ( http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62970.msg1476350#msg1476350 )

Karura · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 29 November 2014, 03:18:26 »

Hey Matt3o, so I have both the matte black steel and the enhanced detailed pumpkeys.

The transparent one fits great, but the metal one's stem refuses to go on! Do you have any suggestions on making it fit? I'm not very good with tools.

renne · « **Reply #81 on:** Sat, 29 November 2014, 04:36:13 »

Ahhh, Matt3o, I got the matte black metal one. It looks great, and I love it. But unfortunately, as you said before, it is a little loose.

Matt3o · « **Reply #82 on:** Sat, 29 November 2014, 05:08:10 »

I'm a bit confused

one says that is loose the other tight

probably 3d printing in Metal can vary a lot from batch to batch.

Anyway let's see if I can help you somehow.

Quote from: Karura on Sat, 29 November 2014, 03:18:26

The transparent one fits great, but the metal one's stem refuses to go on! Do you have any suggestions on making it fit? I'm not very good with tools.

It's extremely easy to fix!

Take a small flat screw driver and use it as a lever to SLIGHTLY spread the stem. Proceed with caution, but don't be afraid: it's steel, pretty durable.

Quote from: renne on Sat, 29 November 2014, 04:36:13

Ahhh, Matt3o, I got the matte black metal one. It looks great, and I love it. But unfortunately, as you said before, it is a little loose.

If it is loose all you have to do is to place a little piece of plastic bag in the stem. Unfortunately steel is very hard and doesn't bend easily, so it's difficult to find the perfect match for the MX stem.

Please let me know if it works.

To both: if you can't make it work, just let me know, I'll send you money back!

renne · « **Reply #83 on:** Sat, 29 November 2014, 19:41:46 »

Thanks for your advise! I just collect interesting keycaps for fun. No need to worry about the money.

katushkin · « **Reply #84 on:** Sat, 29 November 2014, 19:53:19 »

I can't even remember if I bought one of these from Massdrop or not...

But I hope I did!

Helterr · « **Reply #85 on:** Tue, 02 December 2014, 10:16:40 »

I can't believe no one has thought of this yet! Great idea.

Matt3o · « **Reply #86 on:** Tue, 02 December 2014, 10:36:02 »

Quote from: Helterr on Tue, 02 December 2014, 10:16:40

I can't believe no one has thought of this yet! Great idea.

thanks!

I really like it

nubbinator · « **Reply #87 on:** Tue, 02 December 2014, 11:41:50 »

Quote from: Helterr on Tue, 02 December 2014, 10:16:40

I can't believe no one has thought of this yet! Great idea.

Well, GirlDC did, just not 3D printed

Matt3o · « **Reply #88 on:** Tue, 02 December 2014, 17:03:11 »

I wasn't really aware of that

Liar · « **Reply #89 on:** Tue, 02 December 2014, 18:01:04 »

I know it may be personal opinion, but I like the PumpKey more than the girlDC's cap

rowdy · « **Reply #90 on:** Tue, 02 December 2014, 18:47:32 »

Quote from: Liar on Tue, 02 December 2014, 18:01:04

I know it may be personal opinion, but I like the PumpKey more than the girlDC's cap

Same here - the Pumpkey is a slightly squarer shape, which I really like

cephelix · « **Reply #91 on:** Tue, 02 December 2014, 19:20:08 »

i'm with rowdy on this. also, the cap is readily order-able through shapeways right? it's not a limited run/sale sort of thing? if it is, then i'll probably order it after the new year as a very advanced birthday present...

nubbinator · « **Reply #92 on:** Tue, 02 December 2014, 20:09:57 »

People are free to feel whichever way they want about the different caps. I just was countering the "neva been done befo" comment.

SpicyLobotomy · « **Reply #93 on:** Mon, 08 December 2014, 20:46:06 »

Heh the clear one is really cool. Missed out on the massdrop buy but next time they are available I'll have to scoop one up.

renne · « **Reply #94 on:** Mon, 08 December 2014, 21:44:46 »

I've got the "original" colored pumpkin cap from massdrop, and it looks great.

JinDesu · « **Reply #95 on:** Mon, 08 December 2014, 22:48:08 »

I got the orange pumpkey, and it's very cute. Going to give it to my fiance. The cap is a bit lighter than my other custom keycaps (have several Warmasters and Gasmasks for reference).

ficklampa · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 10:59:59 »

Got my caps yesterday. They sit very loose on MX Browns and Kailh blues however. Still looks bad ass though.

katushkin · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 14:42:24 »

I don't think I did buy one of these hah... Sad Panda

Matt3o · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 17:01:23 »

Quote from: katushkin on Mon, 15 December 2014, 14:42:24

I don't think I did buy one of these hah... Sad Panda

get them on shapeways

madhias · « **Reply #99 on:** Sun, 28 December 2014, 13:30:38 »

Some days or i think 2 weeks ago i got the PumpKey from Shapeways! The color is orange, and the level of detail very nice. I would not have thought that 3D printing is that good - you can't compare it of course with a resin cap, but it is not bad at all. Unfortunately the stem is very, very loose. I think i'll add some glue to the stem to make it smaller. Here are two pictures of this gorgeous cap, but i have no backlight switches here, and you'll only see its evil eyes:

I love the top of the cap, the detail of the pumpkin top and the stipe is great:

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Author Topic: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE ** (Read 22557 times)

Author Topic: The PumpKey PROTOTYPE (Read 22557 times)