Here are some updated renders (we are still working on a couple things, such as some of legend thickness). We are using Gotham Rounded as the font. Slightly modified to make sure everything can be injection molded. Here is a comparison of different profiles home row - SA, KAT, Cherry.
This render is our idea of a full kit (including some duplicate keycaps).
Side profile.
* Get 2 keycaps made - "A" and "Caps Lock" to make sure that my manu can do the quality and detail that this project needs.
* End of April, receive finalized quote for tooling - Will get finalized quote after sample keycaps
New Profile Keycap ICOkay long story short - I have the opportunity to create a new profile and be able to pay for the tooling. So I am seeking the community's input on this set.
Some details* These keycaps will be made in house by me (not directly by me all the time, but I am working on a couple business partners).
* Yes, I am basically attempting to make a small keycap factory.
* These will be thick doubleshot ABS. PBT doubleshot is too difficult to get right, and dyesub is too restrictive.
* I don't want this set to mimic or even be remotely close to the The Van's new profile - HuB. That is their project and I do not want to step on toes.
Some FAQsDo you know how much this will cost?!? * Yes, like I said above, I have the opportunity to get this going.
Do you know how difficult tooling would be to get made?!? * Yes, I will seek out a mold making company and make sure that we get the tolerances correct
What compatibility are you looking to have? * I am looking to have a good sized compatibility kit with the exceptions of really obscure - such as colemak, dvorak, and nordic. At least to start off that is.
What is your timeline? * This is the very early parts of this project. I would like to have a profile picked out within 1-2 months. After the profile is picked I would have these 3D printed in a very high quality and get some feedback. If all goes well, we move on to the tooling. I would love to have some actual samples in 8-10 months time (thats a pretty optimistic timeline).
What is your pricing? * I dont have this figured out yet. The goal is to have a broad compatibility kit for under $100. That is the goal.
IC PartForm here -
https://goo.gl/forms/eBF3XdRSNz6vifoG2 - Form Closed
February 25, 2018 UpdateFirst IC form is closed.
Results
- mid height
- sculpted
- spherical
- centered large font
- icon mods
- very close between textured and matte finish
- scooped homing