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Title: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Thu, 06 March 2014, 01:37:30
Hi guys,

I posted my custom keyboard mod on reddit and a bunch of people asked how they could do it themselves. Well, the solo cost for the key was $13.70 shipped but I'm getting together a group buy to deliver at $6 shipped.

Linky if you're intrigued: https://www.trycelery.com/shop/egress-titanfall-keycap

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Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: YMSNoms on Thu, 06 March 2014, 02:54:06
I am not a big fan of that key profile in the typing rows it look rather out of place.

however I have ordered one.
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Thu, 06 March 2014, 04:28:28
I am not a big fan of that key profile in the typing rows it look rather out of place.

however I have ordered one.

Yeah I got the sample as R1 by accident! The official will be the right profile. Also someone emailed me about international shipping - yes I ship international for $3

Really appreciate the props
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: GeorgeK on Thu, 06 March 2014, 05:44:14
I'd definitely be in if this was SP and so cherry profile but it'll be OEM won't it?  I'm proper excited for Titanfall though :)

GK
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: Tym on Thu, 06 March 2014, 05:48:53
Is it Laser/engraving? I can't remember how WASD do it anymore :(
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Thu, 06 March 2014, 11:39:49
I'd definitely be in if this was SP and so cherry profile but it'll be OEM won't it?  I'm proper excited for Titanfall though :)

GK

They should be correct Cherry MX profile. I looked into it with SP and it was prohibitively expensive - although if there are enough inquiries I'll see what I can do :-p
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Thu, 06 March 2014, 11:41:00
Is it Laser/engraving? I can't remember how WASD do it anymore :(

I believe they are laser-etched  :thumb:
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 06 March 2014, 11:41:05
I'd definitely be in if this was SP and so cherry profile but it'll be OEM won't it?  I'm proper excited for Titanfall though :)

GK

They should be correct Cherry MX profile. I looked into it with SP and it was prohibitively expensive - although if there are enough inquiries I'll see what I can do :-p

If they are made by WASD they are OEM profile.
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Thu, 06 March 2014, 11:51:57
I'd definitely be in if this was SP and so cherry profile but it'll be OEM won't it?  I'm proper excited for Titanfall though :)

GK

They should be correct Cherry MX profile. I looked into it with SP and it was prohibitively expensive - although if there are enough inquiries I'll see what I can do :-p

If they are made by WASD they are OEM profile.

YOU'RE RIGHT - they are compatible with Cherry MX switches but OEM profile. Although many Cherry MX switched keyboards come with OEM

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Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: WhiteRice on Thu, 06 March 2014, 15:28:05
Ordered
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 06 March 2014, 16:30:53
i'd get it if it was in cherry profile
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 06 March 2014, 16:33:08
i'd get it if it was in cherry profile

The closest you are going to get is SP DCS for something like this, unless you get it pad printed by GMK which I'm sure is not cheap if even possible.
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: GeorgeK on Fri, 07 March 2014, 03:27:20
i'd get it if it was in cherry profile

The closest you are going to get is SP DCS for something like this, unless you get it pad printed by GMK which I'm sure is not cheap if even possible.

I'm one of those heathens that in my head says "SP DCS = Cherry Profile" which obviously it isn't but is close enough for that row...  I'd definitely be up for that :)
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Sat, 08 March 2014, 04:39:51
Would probably cost $12-15 per key to get you keycaps from SP...what do you guys think?
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Sun, 09 March 2014, 04:01:56
2 days till Titanfall and first batch shipped!
Title: Re: Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: nopunchespulled on Sun, 09 March 2014, 21:11:22
what row will it be for, and what happens if it doesnt get funded? smaller buy available?
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Mon, 10 March 2014, 08:58:50
I'm buying R3 right now which is what most people have requested. It has already hit the minimum so the first batch is guaranteed to ship :)

HTH. HAPPY LAUNCH DAY!
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: nopunchespulled on Mon, 10 March 2014, 09:27:45
I'm buying R3 right now which is what most people have requested. It has already hit the minimum so the first batch is guaranteed to ship :)

HTH. HAPPY LAUNCH DAY!

Is that the number row and page up/down?  Sorry new to the mechs
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: Lu_e on Mon, 10 March 2014, 18:21:59
I'm buying R3 right now which is what most people have requested. It has already hit the minimum so the first batch is guaranteed to ship :)

HTH. HAPPY LAUNCH DAY!

Is that the number row and page up/down?  Sorry new to the mechs

No. Number row is the same as the top row. Sounds like this is for the row of the 'E' key which is default eject button on titanfall I think.
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Mon, 10 March 2014, 19:54:10
Thanks PBT - this orders is to replace your 'E' key with an 'eject' key :)

If enough people demand it, I might do a group buy for row 1, as some people prefer to use 'X' key to initiate eject.
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Tue, 11 March 2014, 15:54:44
First batch ships this saturday, next batch ships next friday!
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Wed, 12 March 2014, 05:22:00
Is anyone playing on Origin? I'm about to play for about 40 mins right now. Look for mindfulmachine!
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: nopunchespulled on Wed, 12 March 2014, 11:13:16
First batch ships this saturday, next batch ships next friday!

How do we know if we are first or second batch? Estimated ship time?  Thanks
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: WhiteRice on Wed, 12 March 2014, 22:53:46
Is anyone playing on Origin? I'm about to play for about 40 mins right now. Look for mindfulmachine!

Add me on Origin, Gnawz

Hit Gen 2 tonight :D
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Thu, 13 March 2014, 02:57:25
First batch ships this saturday, next batch ships next friday!

How do we know if we are first or second batch? Estimated ship time?  Thanks

Order by Thursday and you're in batch #1  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Thu, 13 March 2014, 02:58:22
Is anyone playing on Origin? I'm about to play for about 40 mins right now. Look for mindfulmachine!

Add me on Origin, Gnawz

Hit Gen 2 tonight :D

NAICE - just added you gnawz
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Sat, 15 March 2014, 01:35:32
First batch shipping tomorrow!

  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: cherpalla on Tue, 18 March 2014, 13:39:13
Is this over? Or can I get one?
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: Thunderballs on Wed, 19 March 2014, 19:39:11
Can I pay with Paypal for this ?

I get charged all sorts of **** when a $US transaction hits my good olde English £ bank account.
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Wed, 19 March 2014, 19:43:54
Is this over? Or can I get one?

I still have 20 left from my first batch so feel free to order. If there is more demand I'll make a second batch!
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Wed, 19 March 2014, 19:46:31
Can I pay with Paypal for this ?

I get charged all sorts of **** when a $US transaction hits my good olde English £ bank account.

I just added Paypal as a payment method! Let me know if it works for you!
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: WhiteRice on Fri, 21 March 2014, 12:48:41
It arrived today. It looks like someone tore a hole in the envelope and took the keycap. :(
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Sun, 23 March 2014, 18:45:52
WHITERICE, PM me your info and I'll refund you so you can reorder...This time with a reinforced envelope so they can't break it. Youre the 12th person to have this issue :-/. Only have 2 keycaps left in this batch...After that I probably won't make batch 2 till I get 20 more orders!
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: cherpalla on Mon, 24 March 2014, 06:11:09
I redid my order, paypal should be fixed now.
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: Thunderballs on Sat, 29 March 2014, 06:19:21
Mine arrived today.

Fits my Filco perfectly.

Thanks fella !
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Sun, 06 April 2014, 23:49:00
Glad it worked for you! Was so awesome seeing people post screens of their new keycap on reddit last week  :D

Next batch starts shipping this upcoming week. I have about 20 left that aren't pre-ordered: www.trycelery.com/shop/egress-titanfall-keycap
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: cub3y on Sat, 26 April 2014, 06:03:01
Just found your group buy!

I jumped into for 2x keycaps with international shipping to NZ. When are you thinking about doing round 2?

Cheers!
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: tigersharkdude on Sat, 26 April 2014, 21:48:38
Still have these? Would like to order one for my ESC key

EDIT: paypal sent

Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: tigersharkdude on Mon, 05 May 2014, 14:51:23
(http://i.imgur.com/K8ToReM.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: 111Blueangel911 on Sun, 25 May 2014, 11:56:13
Awesome! This is the first key I've ever bought... I'm so excited! ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: AltCoyne on Mon, 02 June 2014, 16:21:01
Ordered! :)
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: Heliosphere on Mon, 02 June 2014, 17:11:38
Received mine only 2 business days after ordering (shipped from Los Angeles to San Jose). Looks great, but I think this key would work better as an R1-sized Esc key replacement.
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: tigersharkdude on Mon, 02 June 2014, 18:26:06
Received mine only 2 business days after ordering (shipped from Los Angeles to San Jose). Looks great, but I think this key would work better as an R1-sized Esc key replacement.

here's a PNG file that I made if you want to make your own (i'd be interested in an R4 key replacement, this is R3 I think)
(http://i.imgur.com/AaUOYHn.png)

Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: jake_pdx on Wed, 04 June 2014, 02:27:09
First post and first key ever ordered.  Yay!
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Sun, 08 June 2014, 19:23:50
First post and first key ever ordered.  Yay!

Wo0t! I'm super excited so many people are loving the keycap. I've got about 30 keys left - next batch may cost a dollar or two more because I'm getting pwnt on shipping costs. I initially thought I'd be able to use First Class mail, but as some of you can attest, USPS lost a bunch of keycaps because they put them through a sorting machine that tore open envelopes. I've upgraded to bubble-protected envelopes and parcel post shipping though!
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: tigersharkdude on Sun, 08 June 2014, 19:29:37
Chances on doing the next batch in partial F-row size?
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: AltCoyne on Mon, 09 June 2014, 11:37:56
Got mine today, thanks for the speedy postage dude :)
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: Willyc277 on Fri, 13 June 2014, 20:44:45
Got mine earlier this week, only took a couple of days to here (in Louisiana). Thanks for the quick shipping!

Loving the key. The quality is excellent. Sides are nice and thick and the clarity of the "legend" is great.

Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Mon, 16 June 2014, 05:01:14
 :thumb: Glad they're getting to everyone safely!

As far as F-row, I can make a pre-order for it and produce if more than 20 people order it. Otherwise, try gettin a place to make one using the png posted above. It's a bit more expensive (+$10) to go that route but if you're impatient, it works
Title: Re: [GB] Prepare for Titanfall with a custom 'Eject' key for Cherry MX Keyboards
Post by: mindfulmachine on Tue, 22 July 2014, 04:29:51
Just a heads up! I've got about 10 keys left in this batch, hope everyone is TFing like a pro. Lets play some Marked for Death, find me on Origin with screenname: mindfulmech

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