Author Topic: The PumpKey PROTOTYPE (Read 22570 times)

Matt3o · « **on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:49:44 »

I had this idea long ago and finally got some time to develop the pumpkey

This is just a prototype carved on wood, ideally the final cap would be cast in resin (maybe even glow in the dark). These are still many small errors, but I'm getting there

This is version 0.9

Hope you like it, I spent really a lot of time on it.

absyrd · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:51:55 »

Wasn't working for me 'til the last pic. Then it looked sweet.

Also, praiseworthy carving job on that stem. How???

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:52:22 »

Putting that CNC to good use!!

Lurch · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:53:46 »

Very nice Matt3o!

osi · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:55:25 »

Gimme!

I'm digging that wood version though

isaske · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:01:10 »

This cap looks amazing. Really great job!
I also dig the wood material, but i wouldn't mind if this would come in other materials.
Will this cap be very limited?

Matt3o · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:04:45 »

Quote from: absyrd on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:51:55

Wasn't working for me 'til the last pic. Then it looked sweet.

Also, praiseworthy carving job on that stem. How???

CNC

Quote from: isaske on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:01:10

This cap looks amazing. Really great job!
I also dig the wood material, but i wouldn't mind if this would come in other materials.
Will this cap be very limited?

I don't know if it will ever be produced. I'd like to... but it takes a lot of time (and money actually). Anyway I'll try one more prototype to correct the errors and see how it goes.

osi · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:15:48 »

Can buy prototype??

HipsterPunks · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:20:12 »

Looks dope! I imagine with different wood stains and finished you could pull off some amazing colors

Matt3o · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:21:34 »

Quote from: osi on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:15:48

Can buy prototype??

I could do them in wood directly... but they would be quite expensive...

JaydrVernanda · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:22:48 »

cute pumpkin.

osi · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:27:10 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:21:34

Quote from: osi on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:15:48
Can buy prototype??

I could do them in wood directly... but they would be quite expensive...

Damnit...

..moves along...

:x

isaske · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:28:10 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:04:45

Quote from: absyrd on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:51:55
Wasn't working for me 'til the last pic. Then it looked sweet.

Also, praiseworthy carving job on that stem. How???

CNC

Quote from: isaske on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:01:10
This cap looks amazing. Really great job!
I also dig the wood material, but i wouldn't mind if this would come in other materials.
Will this cap be very limited?

I don't know if it will ever be produced. I'd like to... but I takes a lot of time (and money actually). Anyway I'll try one more prototype to correct the errors and see how it goes.

Do it, you won't regret it.
I think everyone thinks this would be a great addition to the artisan caps we already have on the market now.
It's just amazing, would be a shame if it won't even be produced...

DanielT · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 11:15:36 »

I like it

really funny, can I call dibbs ?

DamnDan · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 11:41:01 »

Wow this looks great! The fact that it is made in wood, would give it a nice option to stain it however you want

Great work! (Don't know why but it kinda makes me think of minecraft and the pumpkin in game

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midnightmare · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 14:43:49 »

Looks awesome! Some glow in the dark material would indeed look nice

dustinhxc · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 14:45:13 »

MY MAN! You know I love anything HALLOWEEN! I am more than stoked for this! Bring it on!

<3

StylinGreymon · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 14:55:53 »

There really needs to be a pumpkin key cap.
I'm all about this.

Alex92 · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 15:08:25 »

This looks great!

Grim Fandango · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 15:32:26 »

Quote from: Alex92 on Wed, 20 August 2014, 15:08:25

This looks great!

noisyturtle · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 16:48:20 »

Anyone have one of those little wooden boxes as a kid? About the size of a walnut, you open it up and there's a jiggly bug or some such creature inside with wriggly legs. Think they were called Bug in a Nut or something really literal.

Matt3o · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 17:13:38 »

thank you guys.

I'll make the final prototype and decide how to move from there

Oh btw, I also have wooden spacebars! Those are pretty cool, I'll post some pictures later.

Binge · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 19:03:15 »

I was expecting,

Zeal · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 19:11:33 »

Pretty cool glowing effect with the orange LED.

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GL1TCH3D · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 23:03:12 »

Love that last pic =O I'm fairly new to the market of novelty keycaps so I assume this will end up being out of my price range but it's nice to dream =)

Matt3o · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43 »

He is so cute

Karura · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:19:39 »

Looks great, put me down for one (is this an official interest check thread now?

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isaske · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:19:52 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43

He is so cute

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StylinGreymon · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:35:05 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43

He is so cute

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In the words of Gandhi, that is totes adorbs!

dustinhxc · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:59:33 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43

He is so cute

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Orange! Even better :-D

Matt3o · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 05:01:43 »

I'm making the next prototype in plastic so I can use an end mill of 0.5mm and 0.2mm for even higher details

keypro · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 05:55:36 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 05:01:43

I'm making the next prototype in plastic so I can use an end mill of 0.5mm and 0.2mm for even higher details

nicely done Matt3o! Great job. Glad to see your work.

HendyZone · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 06:03:29 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43

He is so cute

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Really cute
amazing works Matt3o :thumb: :thumb:

Findecanor · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 20:41:34 »

It is difficult to cast things with holes in them... I expect that you would still have to drill them out with the router.

Auryon · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 21 August 2014, 22:54:54 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43

He is so cute

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:thumb:

Matt3o · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 22 August 2014, 02:00:36 »

Quote from: Findecanor on Thu, 21 August 2014, 20:41:34

It is difficult to cast things with holes in them... I expect that you would still have to drill them out with the router.

I did it before, it's not overly complicated. You just have to place some tape in the inside before making the mold. The final product will have a very thin layer of resin at the bottom of the holes that you can easily remove with a sharp scalpel or a needle.

Oobly · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 22 August 2014, 04:41:30 »

Can your CNC do aluminium? If so, that's what I would use to get a really finely detailed master. Then make molds from that and resin cast 'em! I'd love a solid orange pumpkin for my Cherry Legends Replica or Nostalgia sets!

Matt3o · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 22 August 2014, 05:03:28 »

Quote from: Oobly on Fri, 22 August 2014, 04:41:30

Can your CNC do aluminium? If so, that's what I would use to get a really finely detailed master. Then make molds from that and resin cast 'em! I'd love a solid orange pumpkin for my Cherry Legends Replica or Nostalgia sets!

yes I could do aluminum but for this particular piece I'd need very small bits that are pretty expensive for aluminum (while rather cheap for plastic).

isaske · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 22 August 2014, 05:06:34 »

Oh Pleae dibs when it gets made in plastic! PLS PLS PLS
I live in your neighbouring country if it counts lel
Really, it's so pretty.

Data · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 22 August 2014, 08:26:15 »

OK, that's pretty rad.

SirPony · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 25 August 2014, 04:09:06 »

oh well, i would go as far as investing a thousand buck to help this project go live

just too awesom

infiniti · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:16:57 »

It's up on Massdrop!

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/pumpkin-keycap?mode=guest_open

singaporean123 · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:26:46 »

that looks amazing! great work!

connorelsea · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:31:09 »

Nice look, but from what the discussion section of mass drop says, it seems that these are 3D printed. Am I correct? I don't know how I feel about that.

Matt3o · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:37:12 »

yeah it's 3d printed. I gave the model to Massdrop that tried to 3d printed it. They say it's ridiculously cute and I have no reason to doubt it (but I haven't seen it in person).

Karura · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:54:43 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:37:12

yeah it's 3d printed. I gave the model to Massdrop that tried to 3d printed it. They say it's ridiculously cute and I have no reason to doubt it (but I haven't seen it in person).

I agree it looks really cute! Price is a little too steep for me to get 15, could we get more discounts at that quantity?

Deckout the whole Function layer, ESC, everything

calvinhousecat · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 31 October 2014, 03:07:19 »

I am seriously a fan of everything Matt3o makes

JinDesu · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 31 October 2014, 06:31:24 »

Joined

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 31 October 2014, 06:45:47 »

Matt3o, well done. Looks like this will be a very successful drop. You're a talented man!

Matt3o · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 31 October 2014, 07:09:08 »

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Fri, 31 October 2014, 06:45:47

Matt3o, well done. Looks like this will be a very successful drop. You're a talented man!

thanks

I have a hell lot of ideas already

I'm also trying to make the pumpkin in black steel... if turns out nice I'll put it on sale on shapeways

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!

Video also available in 720p

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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Video also available in 720p

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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Video also available in 720p

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:

Matt3o · « **Reply #100 on:** Sun, 28 December 2014, 13:37:38 »

thanks for the pictures!

for the stem the best is teflon tape imho!

WestKnight3 · « **Reply #101 on:** Sun, 28 December 2014, 19:04:36 »

Quote from: madhias 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:

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

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I'm actually surprised at the detail too. Hopefully 3d printers for home use will be that good of quality in a few years time.

romevi · « **Reply #102 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 12:01:55 »

As an update, Massdrop has them again. $5.99+shipping at the lowest price.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/pumpkin-keycap
(You may need to log in to see.)

Can't tell if these are resin or what. Sorry; don't know much about 3D printing.

Zaskar · « **Reply #103 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:35:17 »

Awesome!

By chance was the model updated to tighten up around the stem since the last drop?

seville57 · « **Reply #104 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:46:34 »

Quote from: Zaskar on Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:35:17

Awesome!

By chance was the model updated to tighten up around the stem since the last drop?

I hope so, last years drop on Massdrop was a loose sterm drop, I joined the drop last year and got 24 useless pumpkin keycaps.

I joined this drop today on Massdrop and I hope they will fit this time.

jerue · « **Reply #105 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:52:41 »

Just saw your reply comment romevi,

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The Giorgio Armani of the keycap world.

Must be true...

Anyone think the "saran wrap" trick will work? i.e. take some plastic wrap and stuff the stem to make it tighter, works on SP caps that need costar stabilizers. I bet it would feel mushy

edit: quoted wrong

romevi · « **Reply #106 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:57:14 »

Quote from: jerue on Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:52:41

Just saw your reply comment romevi,

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The Giorgio Armani of the keycap world.

Must be true...

Anyone think the "saran wrap" trick will work? i.e. take some plastic wrap and stuff the stem to make it tighter, works on SP caps that need costar stabilizers. I bet it would feel mushy

edit: quoted wrong

Kunal just replied:

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There has been a revamp of the design.

While he doesn't specifically state that it's a fix of the stem, let's hope it addresses that particular issue.

Matt3o · « **Reply #107 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 15:58:19 »

the 3D model is indeed updated, I tried it on shapeways and it works very well

KeypressGraphics · « **Reply #108 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 17:02:48 »

The one I painted seem to turn out pretty nicely. I'm a big fan of the design, Matt3o did a great job on it I reckon.

romevi · « **Reply #109 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 17:10:04 »

Quote from: Bosk on Tue, 22 September 2015, 17:02:48

The one I painted seem to turn out pretty nicely. I'm a big fan of the design, Matt3o did a great job on it I reckon.

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What's that acrylic display?

linkshine · « **Reply #110 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 00:17:58 »

Bosk,

How much to buy your prototype?

you can bundle it with my custom job if you like

KeypressGraphics · « **Reply #111 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 06:31:59 »

Quote from: romevi on Tue, 22 September 2015, 17:10:04

What's that acrylic display?

Its a Cherry sampler I bought on eBay romevi.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Max-Keyboard-Clear-Keycaps-Cherry-MX-Switch-Rubber-O-Ring-PRO-Sampler-Kit-/151614625598?hash=item234cef973e

CoolerMaster just released a similar one that has a Topre switch on it apparently.

KeypressGraphics · « **Reply #112 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 06:33:55 »

Quote from: linkshine on Wed, 23 September 2015, 00:17:58

Bosk,

How much to buy your prototype? you can bundle it with my custom job if you like

Unfortunately its already sold linkshine, but I can certainly paint another! They're available at Matt3o's Shapeways store: https://www.shapeways.com/product/N3ND2MS4X/pumpkin-keycap-mdash-plastic-resin?li=search-results-1&optionId=40294497

linkshine · « **Reply #113 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 09:15:30 »

I've gotten 2 of those already and just ordered 3 more on massdrop!

Tasker · « **Reply #114 on:** Fri, 25 September 2015, 15:42:35 »

Yikes, nearly commented really stupidly on an old post (I was reading this thread in the wrong direction!).
I never realised that you made a wooden version first. That's some amazing prototyping work, it's great to see the final product come together so well.

Wuzadi · « **Reply #115 on:** Fri, 25 September 2015, 21:09:53 »

Very cool! Digging the wooden look

WhitePlate · « **Reply #116 on:** Sat, 26 September 2015, 09:10:14 »

Looks nice!

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #117 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 12:41:56 »

Just got mine in from Massdrop.

KippHuntress · « **Reply #118 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 13:25:40 »

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sat, 31 October 2015, 12:41:56

Just got mine in from Massdrop.

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that key is adorable! why is it sideways lol

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #119 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 13:41:37 »

Quote from: KippHuntress on Sat, 31 October 2015, 13:25:40

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sat, 31 October 2015, 12:41:56
Just got mine in from Massdrop.

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that key is adorable! why is it sideways lol

So I could pose it for the pic. Lol

Kliwon · « **Reply #120 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 20:10:29 »

The Pumpkey wood looks cool

Matt3o · « **Reply #121 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 06:25:15 »

Lovely! and just in time for Halloween!

bjb39 · « **Reply #122 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 09:07:56 »

Got mine in the mail from Massdrop on Halloween. That was close! Thanks Matt3o for the cool design!

My_Thoughts · « **Reply #123 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 09:21:59 »

They look great

seville57 · « **Reply #124 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 13:34:19 »

Have just order 4 pumpkins in different colors.

mrgoldenzombie · « **Reply #125 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 15:26:19 »

Where it all began... I got mine yesterday and it looks great!! Nice work

alexjd99 · « **Reply #126 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:07:30 »

Really regretting not picking one up on MD now

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #127 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:23:46 »

Quote from: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:07:30

Really regretting not picking one up on MD now

They are nice!

alexjd99 · « **Reply #128 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:40:13 »

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:23:46

Quote from: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:07:30
Really regretting not picking one up on MD now

They are !

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I'll be sure to get them the next time they come around :p

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #129 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:43:57 »

Quote from: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:40:13

I'll be sure to get them the next time they come around

Yep, next time I'm getting a bunch to I can make a pumpkin patch.

romevi · « **Reply #130 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 18:40:34 »

They're readily available on Shapeways and have been since the first Massdrop.

alexjd99 · « **Reply #131 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 18:45:47 »

Quote from: romevi on Sun, 01 November 2015, 18:40:34

They're readily available on Shapeways and have been since the first Massdrop.

Yeah, I'm aware of that, but if I'm not going to be printing it myself, I'd rather get it at a more discounted price.
Plus I'm willing to wait, since Halloween has already passed

clochette · « **Reply #132 on:** Mon, 02 November 2015, 02:33:30 »

there was one done on MD waaaay before helloween if im not wrong

seville57 · « **Reply #133 on:** Mon, 02 November 2015, 06:10:52 »

Quote from: clochette on Mon, 02 November 2015, 02:33:30

there was one done on MD waaaay before helloween if im not wrong

Yes, you're right, I'm waitin for mine from this drop.

kebby · « **Reply #134 on:** Mon, 02 November 2015, 07:37:29 »

Is there no difference at all between what you get from shapeways and MD? Well besides there probably being options for the material on Shapeways. Has the price difference been big?

gadzkun · « **Reply #135 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 04:29:30 »

im still waiting my pumpkin to comes

hitlu · « **Reply #136 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 06:11:01 »

lovely design。 so amazing

Incredigasmic · « **Reply #137 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 08:02:39 »

The design is near perfect! I wish it was a hair taller, but that's just me being nitpicky

Malicium · « **Reply #138 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 08:08:19 »

Nice keycap, +1 for different wood finishes

seville57 · « **Reply #139 on:** Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33 »

Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeways today.

No problem with any loose stem.

Edit: 2 pictures of the Pumpkins caps from Shapeways. The orange cap are from Massdrop.

romevi · « **Reply #140 on:** Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:48:17 »

Quote from: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33

Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeway today.

That's a lot of pumpkins.

shibataken · « **Reply #141 on:** Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:44:04 »

Quote from: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33

Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeway today.

No problem with any loose stem.

Are the shapeways the one from this user? I ordered a couple so am super pumped to be supporting geekhack users.

romevi · « **Reply #142 on:** Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:45:40 »

Quote from: shibataken on Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:44:04

Quote from: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33
Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeway today.

No problem with any loose stem.

Are the shapeways the one from this user? I ordered a couple so am super pumped to be supporting geekhack users.

Yeah, if you bought the Pumpkeys by Matt3o's Creations, then you bought the same ones. You get more options from Shapeways, but if you wanted a plain orange one then joining the Massdrop was slightly cheaper.

seville57 · « **Reply #143 on:** Wed, 11 November 2015, 12:37:04 »

Quote from: romevi on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:48:17

Quote from: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33
Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeway today.
That's a lot of pumpkins.

Yes, I collect pumpkins for next years Halloween

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