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XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Discontinued
« on: Tue, 31 March 2015, 20:57:25 »
Project Discontinued - Not accepting orders or producing keycaps




This started as a small personal project, and grew into a small business.

All my keycaps are printed are full-colour CMYK Nylon plastic on the ProJet4500 from 3D Systems. If there are any questions feel free to PM me on here, or on reddit, as well as contacting me through my website.

Available in OEM and DSA Profile, MX and Topre Stem

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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 31 March 2015, 21:45:38 »
Good ! The surface look a little rough, can it be polish ?
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 31 March 2015, 21:48:15 »
Definitely! After these pictures I sanded them more and finished with a clear coat
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 31 March 2015, 22:21:12 »
looking forward to see your latest news
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 17 April 2015, 21:36:21 »
I'm back, with even more caps and better pictures!
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 17 April 2015, 21:39:02 »
I did some more research, and the plastic used is nearly identical to shapeways'.  I also started experimenting with the SLS printer we have to make a resin cap.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 01:34:02 »
Knowing how most geeks are like, you're on the path to becoming pretty rich and popular around here.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #7 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 05:53:01 »
I actually opened up an online store, but I remember reading somewhere something about a post limit before advertising sales.  I don't really have high hopes for these caps, because to me its a fun exercise of my skills and a way to improve my CAD abilities.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 06:48:51 »
Quote from: XX7 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 05:53:01
I actually opened up an online store, but I remember reading somewhere something about a post limit before advertising sales.  I don't really have high hopes for these caps, because to me its a fun exercise of my skills and a way to improve my CAD abilities.

Most artisans didn't start out wanting to get rich. But I see lots of potential here, since you can make these multicoloured caps what people will pay $35 for but which probably costs $2 or less in materials. I think it's good for everyone to have more supply because only then will prices start coming down.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 06:50:52 »
I never really saw it that way, but yeah you're right. I think a lot of money could be made with ALPS or Topre versions as well.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:03:41 »
That blue striped one  :-*
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:12:26 »
Really diggin the blue/red one :cool:
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #12 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:40:19 »
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:12:26
Really diggin the blue/red one :cool:

Sadly they've been all bought up  :(  I need some more asap.  Any ideas on what other combinations would be good?
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:41:14 »
Quote from: XX7 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:40:19
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:12:26
Really diggin the blue/red one :cool:

Sadly they've been all bought up  :(  I need some more asap.  Any ideas on what other combinations would be good?
Maybe try colors that would match well with keysets, maybe something hyperfuse or RA
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:44:08 »
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:41:14
Quote from: XX7 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:40:19
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:12:26
Really diggin the blue/red one :cool:

Sadly they've been all bought up  :(  I need some more asap.  Any ideas on what other combinations would be good?
Maybe try colors that would match well with keysets, maybe something hyperfuse or RA

Hyperfuse would be really nice with the blue and purple. I'll try that next and post the results.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 20:27:48 »
Quote from: XX7 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:44:08
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:41:14
Quote from: XX7 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:40:19
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:12:26
Really diggin the blue/red one :cool:

Sadly they've been all bought up  :(  I need some more asap.  Any ideas on what other combinations would be good?
Maybe try colors that would match well with keysets, maybe something hyperfuse or RA


Hyperfuse would be really nice with the blue and purple. I'll try that next and post the results.

Topre Fn's are always a crowd favorite.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 22 April 2015, 16:39:46 »
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:41:14
Quote from: XX7 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:40:19
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:12:26
Really diggin the blue/red one :cool:

Sadly they've been all bought up  :(  I need some more asap.  Any ideas on what other combinations would be good?
Maybe try colors that would match well with keysets, maybe something hyperfuse or RA

Here's the hyperfuse you suggested, plus a tiger striped miami for the Tai-Hao set I ordered
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #17 on: Wed, 22 April 2015, 16:51:22 »
Quote from: XX7 on Wed, 22 April 2015, 16:39:46
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:41:14
Quote from: XX7 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:40:19
Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 18 April 2015, 08:12:26
Really diggin the blue/red one :cool:

Sadly they've been all bought up  :(  I need some more asap.  Any ideas on what other combinations would be good?
Maybe try colors that would match well with keysets, maybe something hyperfuse or RA

Here's the hyperfuse you suggested, plus a tiger striped miami for the Tai-Hao set I ordered
Ooh, you got the hyperfuse colors dead on :thumb:
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #18 on: Wed, 22 April 2015, 17:25:24 »
Oh wow I just noticed who I was talking to.  Thanks for introducing me to Gaterons haha
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #19 on: Mon, 04 May 2015, 08:18:52 »
I've started taking custom orders on my site here: http://xx7keycaps.bigcartel.com

Although there isn't any order form, you can order any cap and leave a note in checkout of what you'd like for colours. Each keycap will be one of a kind.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 04 May 2015, 08:39:31 »
ALPS now available
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #21 on: Tue, 05 May 2015, 07:26:17 »
Just ordered two mx keycaps :)
I hope you have the colors I specified. if not just email me :thumb:

Your page, down show an expected time for manufactures and shipping, perhaps you can add it :)
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 08 May 2015, 21:23:54 »
Here's the file for the ALPS keycap if anyone wants to have a go with it.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3t-zYK9uGyXTkM5ekMybW9IbG8/view



I feel like this thread should be moved soon.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #23 on: Sat, 09 May 2015, 05:23:29 »
I really like these caps. I might pick one up at some point.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #24 on: Sat, 09 May 2015, 20:41:14 »
It is a very sophisticated yet？
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #25 on: Sat, 09 May 2015, 20:50:23 »
Quote from: Mikey Mo on Sat, 09 May 2015, 20:41:14
It is a very sophisticated yet？

What do you mean by sophisticated?
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #26 on: Sun, 10 May 2015, 22:02:59 »
Just on my home printer this time. Topre is in the works.



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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #27 on: Wed, 13 May 2015, 08:55:38 »
Can´t wait for my keys :D
I´ll update with pictures once they make the long flight to Sweden
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #28 on: Fri, 15 May 2015, 21:59:46 »
Updated the store page with my new models!

http://xx7keycaps.bigcartel.com
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #29 on: Sat, 16 May 2015, 03:39:48 »
Black / Navy keys would be awesome
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #30 on: Sun, 17 May 2015, 18:45:11 »
Very cool keycaps, I'm looking forward to the future to see other combinations you come up with.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #31 on: Mon, 18 May 2015, 11:10:52 »
Got my keys today :D



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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #32 on: Mon, 18 May 2015, 11:50:43 »
Lookin good!
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #33 on: Mon, 18 May 2015, 12:43:16 »
Just ordered mine!  :D 

I requested a custom key to match my Miami set. I think I should also mention that the key will be on the top row.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #34 on: Wed, 20 May 2015, 02:34:13 »
This is neat!

Would you please consider making keys in Cherry profile? If you could get a reference keyset, the bottom row (R4) and top row (R1) would be quite nice to have!

Just thought I'd mention it, since some of us are really big on matching the profile, and it'd be awesome to have a choice between profiles!
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #35 on: Wed, 20 May 2015, 05:39:49 »
I'll definitely start looking around for those models.
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Re: Full colour 3D Printing
« Reply #36 on: Thu, 21 May 2015, 17:13:36 »
Thread moved to Artisan Services since this has evolved into a more traditional artisan idea/project.   :thumb:
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #37 on: Fri, 22 May 2015, 08:25:59 »
I'm currently working with another user to prototype topre stems, and I should be able to offer topre caps within the next month or two.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #38 on: Wed, 27 May 2015, 07:14:58 »
Got my Pink/green megatron today! It's my first artisan keycap on my new QFR :D

While the packaging was quite cool, it got super squashed in the international post. I ended up having to extract old Megatron by removing shards of the broken glass, as the whole lid was crushed on one side. Luckily he seemed to be unscathed.

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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #39 on: Wed, 27 May 2015, 07:19:17 »
Oh thats not good. I'll definitely make sure to pack them a little better. Maybe get some bubble wrap.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #40 on: Mon, 01 June 2015, 14:39:12 »
Quote from: sbot1101 on Wed, 27 May 2015, 07:14:58
Got my Pink/green megatron today! It's my first artisan keycap on my new QFR :D

While the packaging was quite cool, it got super squashed in the international post. I ended up having to extract old Megatron by removing shards of the broken glass, as the whole lid was crushed on one side. Luckily he seemed to be unscathed.

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actually it's megatrqn
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #41 on: Mon, 01 June 2015, 18:20:07 »
Just got my Miami cap today! I'm pretty pleased with it, it looks very nice. My first artisan cap:





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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #42 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16 »
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #43 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:05:16 »
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most

Maybe different color Megatrqns would be cool?
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #44 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:14:09 »
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:05:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most

Maybe different color Megatrqns would be cool?

I think I'll have 8 options, two megatrqn and two blanks for MX and topre
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #45 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:21:19 »
Quote from: admiralvorian on Mon, 01 June 2015, 14:39:12
Quote from: sbot1101 on Wed, 27 May 2015, 07:14:58
Got my Pink/green megatron today! It's my first artisan keycap on my new QFR :D

While the packaging was quite cool, it got super squashed in the international post. I ended up having to extract old Megatron by removing shards of the broken glass, as the whole lid was crushed on one side. Luckily he seemed to be unscathed.

(Attachment Link)

actually it's megatrqn

well so it is. evidently i should probably wear my glasses more often
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #46 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 11:45:11 »
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:14:09
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:05:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most

Maybe different color Megatrqns would be cool?

I think I'll have 8 options, two megatrqn and two blanks for MX and topre

That sounds nice. So those who enter the GB will choose which style and color they want? Or will they be made before-hand?
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #47 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:12:03 »
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 11:45:11
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:14:09
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:05:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most

Maybe different color Megatrqns would be cool?

I think I'll have 8 options, two megatrqn and two blanks for MX and topre

That sounds nice. So those who enter the GB will choose which style and color they want? Or will they be made before-hand?
Yeah they'll choose out of the options I give with either DSA or OEM profile for topre or MX. Obviously the megatrqn won't have that option.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #48 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:22:07 »
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Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:05:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most

Maybe different color Megatrqns would be cool?

I think I'll have 8 options, two megatrqn and two blanks for MX and topre

That sounds nice. So those who enter the GB will choose which style and color they want? Or will they be made before-hand?
Yeah they'll choose out of the options I give with either DSA or OEM profile for topre or MX. Obviously the megatrqn won't have that option.

So how much are we talking per cap? I imagine they will be cheaper than usual being in the GB?
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #49 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 14:04:58 »
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:22:07
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:12:03
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 11:45:11
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:14:09
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:05:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most

Maybe different color Megatrqns would be cool?

I think I'll have 8 options, two megatrqn and two blanks for MX and topre

That sounds nice. So those who enter the GB will choose which style and color they want? Or will they be made before-hand?
Yeah they'll choose out of the options I give with either DSA or OEM profile for topre or MX. Obviously the megatrqn won't have that option.

So how much are we talking per cap? I imagine they will be cheaper than usual being in the GB?

$12@20, $10@50, and $7@100.
Shipping would be around $8 CONUS
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #50 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 14:10:16 »
The WASD set looks fantastic. What profile is it?
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #51 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 14:33:16 »
Quote from: greath on Tue, 02 June 2015, 14:10:16
The WASD set looks fantastic. What profile is it?
All my caps are OEM profile
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #52 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 15:08:16 »
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 14:04:58
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:22:07
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:12:03
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 11:45:11
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:14:09
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:05:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most

Maybe different color Megatrqns would be cool?

I think I'll have 8 options, two megatrqn and two blanks for MX and topre

That sounds nice. So those who enter the GB will choose which style and color they want? Or will they be made before-hand?
Yeah they'll choose out of the options I give with either DSA or OEM profile for topre or MX. Obviously the megatrqn won't have that option.

So how much are we talking per cap? I imagine they will be cheaper than usual being in the GB?

$12@20, $10@50, and $7@100.
Shipping would be around $8 CONUS

Sounds pretty fair compared to what they're sold for usually, does that include Megatrqn as well? I hope we get a lot of people in on this for the $7 mark.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #53 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 15:29:02 »
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 15:08:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 14:04:58
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:22:07
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:12:03
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 11:45:11
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:14:09
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:05:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most

Maybe different color Megatrqns would be cool?

I think I'll have 8 options, two megatrqn and two blanks for MX and topre

That sounds nice. So those who enter the GB will choose which style and color they want? Or will they be made before-hand?
Yeah they'll choose out of the options I give with either DSA or OEM profile for topre or MX. Obviously the megatrqn won't have that option.

So how much are we talking per cap? I imagine they will be cheaper than usual being in the GB?

$12@20, $10@50, and $7@100.
Shipping would be around $8 CONUS

Sounds pretty fair compared to what they're sold for usually, does that include Megatrqn as well? I hope we get a lot of people in on this for the $7 mark.

Yes that will include the megatrqn (and its debut in topre)
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #54 on: Tue, 02 June 2015, 15:49:28 »
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 15:29:02
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 15:08:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 14:04:58
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:22:07
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 13:12:03
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 11:45:11
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:14:09
Quote from: Seranite on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:05:16
Quote from: XX7 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 08:55:16
I'm considering organizing a GB for some set styles, but need to figure out what people like the most

Maybe different color Megatrqns would be cool?

I think I'll have 8 options, two megatrqn and two blanks for MX and topre

That sounds nice. So those who enter the GB will choose which style and color they want? Or will they be made before-hand?
Yeah they'll choose out of the options I give with either DSA or OEM profile for topre or MX. Obviously the megatrqn won't have that option.

So how much are we talking per cap? I imagine they will be cheaper than usual being in the GB?

$12@20, $10@50, and $7@100.
Shipping would be around $8 CONUS

Sounds pretty fair compared to what they're sold for usually, does that include Megatrqn as well? I hope we get a lot of people in on this for the $7 mark.

Yes that will include the megatrqn (and its debut in topre)

Very excited, keep us posted!  :D
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #55 on: Wed, 03 June 2015, 21:27:43 »
Updated the store with DSA profile MX keys.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps
« Reply #56 on: Sun, 07 June 2015, 22:16:26 »
Updated with groupbuy preview
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps. Topre and MX, DSA and OEM
« Reply #57 on: Tue, 09 June 2015, 14:25:47 »
Updated to add topre stems
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps. Topre and MX, DSA and OEM
« Reply #58 on: Thu, 11 June 2015, 17:05:50 »
I ordered two of the Topre DSA blanks/customs (possibly two of the first ones purchased from you according to what I saw in one of your reddit comments?) and I'm genuinely excited to use them/see them in person! Plus it'll help me justify spending even more for the group buy.  ;D
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps. Topre and MX, DSA and OEM [Groupbuy Open]
« Reply #59 on: Tue, 16 June 2015, 21:10:37 »
Opened the groupbuy form
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps. Topre and MX, DSA and OEM [Groupbuy Open]
« Reply #60 on: Tue, 16 June 2015, 21:14:31 »
Aw man no Hyperfuse in the GB
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps. Topre and MX, DSA and OEM [Groupbuy Open]
« Reply #61 on: Tue, 16 June 2015, 21:17:33 »
Quote from: heedpantsnow on Tue, 16 June 2015, 21:14:31
Aw man no Hyperfuse in the GB

Maybe next time ;)
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps. Topre and MX, DSA and OEM [Groupbuy Open]
« Reply #62 on: Wed, 24 June 2015, 17:51:22 »
Maybe I should mention they come out smelling like maple syrup...
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Caps. Canada Day and 4th Of July Sales
« Reply #63 on: Fri, 03 July 2015, 09:05:41 »
The GB is halfway over, and I have a resin kit in the mail, so there should be some cast keycaps coming in the next few weeks, although they won't be very high quality.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps
« Reply #64 on: Sat, 11 July 2015, 18:40:27 »
My resin casting messed up :(  But I'll be ordering some new stuff a little later on.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Topre and MX
« Reply #65 on: Sun, 13 September 2015, 23:09:52 »
Added topre MEGATRQN to the store a while ago, but forgot to post here. Sooo... yeah.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Topre and MX
« Reply #66 on: Mon, 21 September 2015, 00:46:16 »
Added Topre FN/ESC and WASD sets
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Poll on Massdrop
« Reply #67 on: Mon, 26 October 2015, 15:59:45 »
Just got a poll up on massdrop, I'm terrible at organizing buys, so I don't mind having a 3rd party help out, and think it'd be a great way to get some steeper discounts and reach some more people.

https://www.massdrop.com/vote/-Product-XX7-Keycaps-MEGATRQN-MX-and-Topre
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Poll Up on Massdrop
« Reply #68 on: Mon, 26 October 2015, 21:49:09 »
Is it possible to print legends on your keys in a different color as they are being printed?
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Poll Up on Massdrop
« Reply #69 on: Mon, 26 October 2015, 22:06:57 »
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Is it possible to print legends on your keys in a different color as they are being printed?

Yes it is, but the resolution is fairly low.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Poll Up on Massdrop
« Reply #70 on: Tue, 27 October 2015, 22:28:53 »
The rainbow one looks dope!
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Poll Up on Massdrop
« Reply #71 on: Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:00:53 »
I got one of these a couple weeks ago, they look really cool in person.

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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Poll Up on Massdrop
« Reply #72 on: Tue, 03 November 2015, 03:41:11 »
love how the colors are being fused together!
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Poll Up on Massdrop
« Reply #73 on: Tue, 03 November 2015, 04:13:52 »
owh so this the megatron thread i was voted in massdrop it looks nice  :thumb:
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Live On Massdrop
« Reply #74 on: Fri, 20 November 2015, 08:33:59 »
Now for sale on Massdrop.  I don't think you'll find much better of a deal, saving on even shipping.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Live On Massdrop
« Reply #75 on: Fri, 20 November 2015, 11:16:37 »
Just ordered one of each in Topre on MD! What's the texture like on your HHKB WASD/Fn/Esc keys? Considering putting in an order.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Live On Massdrop
« Reply #76 on: Fri, 20 November 2015, 13:12:54 »
Quote from: DAVYtm on Fri, 20 November 2015, 11:16:37
Just ordered one of each in Topre on MD! What's the texture like on your HHKB WASD/Fn/Esc keys? Considering putting in an order.

They're grainy like the rest of my caps, but the hexagonal pattern isn't sharp or rough on your fingers.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Hiatus Time
« Reply #77 on: Thu, 03 December 2015, 22:04:44 »
Announced hiatus and heartfelt speech.  I'll be around on here and on reddit, so feel free to hit me up with any questions or concerns.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Hiatus Time
« Reply #78 on: Mon, 07 December 2015, 17:04:07 »
Quote from: XX7 on Thu, 03 December 2015, 22:04:44
Announced hiatus and heartfelt speech.  I'll be around on here and on reddit, so feel free to hit me up with any questions or concerns.

Hopefully the mass orders doesn't dissuade you from doing more caps!
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Hiatus Time
« Reply #79 on: Mon, 07 December 2015, 17:06:42 »
Quote from: romevi on Mon, 07 December 2015, 17:04:07
Quote from: XX7 on Thu, 03 December 2015, 22:04:44
Announced hiatus and heartfelt speech.  I'll be around on here and on reddit, so feel free to hit me up with any questions or concerns.

Hopefully the mass orders doesn't dissuade you from doing more caps!

I already have some planned :D

I'm trying to slowly shift away from made-to-order as my main focus, since I'm off to college next year, and quite likely will move cities.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Hiatus Time
« Reply #80 on: Sat, 19 December 2015, 00:53:51 »
looking forward to ordering some topre keycaps soon! will keep a lookout on this page, great work btw :)
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Discontinued
« Reply #81 on: Tue, 09 February 2016, 20:20:31 »
Updated OP


This will be the final update.
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Re: XX7 Keycaps. Custom Full-Color Nylon Caps - Discontinued
« Reply #82 on: Tue, 09 February 2016, 20:24:23 »
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