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Title: [IC]CaptusWorks Bauhaus [Update: Kit Adjustments, Color extensions]
Post by: CaptusKeys on Sun, 31 July 2022, 18:31:15
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We are extremely proud to present our very first keyset designed and manufactured by us at CaptusWorks.
With this release, we would also like to promote our manufacturing quality and capabilities for our five side sublimated PBT keycaps, made to order

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CAPTUSWORKS PBT MANUFACTURER
Specifications and things we can do for you as a designer/private client/distributor


• PBT keycaps with 1.5mm+ thickness
• Profiles: Cherry (More to be acquired soon)
• 5 side sublimation method
• Below 500 MOQ on most designs
• No manufacturing que time - We are looking to color match, manufacture and deliver sets to distributors within less than 2 months after respective GB is completed!
• Very responsive 24/7 client support
• Streamlined design submission forms and custom packaging capabilities
• Fair and negotiable designer cuts on our platform
• Competitive market price points

Some sample preview:
More
(https://i.imgur.com/f9O8Uc7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QEZ5n19.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Whyz7EK.jpg)

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And now back to the release...

IC FORM: https://forms.gle/TWfPxVXx2JFw3GEU8 (https://forms.gle/TWfPxVXx2JFw3GEU8)

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As this is our second set based (loosely) on architecture history, we wanted to stay away from overwhelmingly neutral and pale colors. As we are currently in love with the early 20th century Bauhaus and De Stijl movement, it seemed natural to include it's affection for the three primary colors in the set. The historical movement itself is not purely based around architecture, instead they extended their distinctive style and palette to various artistic mediums. This is what we tried to emphasise in our novelties and our palette.
Click for visuals
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Physical matching:
(https://i.imgur.com/8IcnR6w.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/i5jmkvL.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ryTUODn.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/mrQCH8Z.jpg)




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Base
(https://i.imgur.com/zWnYZCx.jpg)


Novelties
(https://i.imgur.com/m9Hdd5W.jpg)


Color Extensions
(https://i.imgur.com/tpKT1Ub.jpg)


40s
(https://i.imgur.com/SZ11nWD.jpg)


NorDeUk
(https://i.imgur.com/AK09CcL.jpg)


Numpad
(https://i.imgur.com/aQ8RC6D.jpg)


Spacebars
(https://i.imgur.com/SwSGRBy.jpg)




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(https://i.imgur.com/KNfm5It.jpg)

Please note pictures were made in a rush; different boards and setups are coming soon
More
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Designs
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Please, feel free to voice any errors or critical observations you may find with the set here, or on our discord channel (link below)!
For any FAQ, also visit our discord channel and DM one of the admins freely!


Social Links

(https://i.imgur.com/jfYGOFD.png) (http://captus.io)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZUcE3Xy.png) (http://discord.captus.io)

(https://i.imgur.com/LePT9Go.png) (https://www.instagram.com/captuskeycaps/)


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Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: HappyB0T on Sun, 31 July 2022, 20:28:23
Thanks for providing sample images!
Any IP stuffs to be worried about here?
That said - you did a good job translating the theme. Set looks good.
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: Hakatype on Sun, 31 July 2022, 21:14:10
Looks alright, but isn't this De Stijl (https://www.theartstory.org/movement/de-stijl/)?
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: 0xtanja on Sun, 31 July 2022, 23:51:10
I see 1.5u supers! Cool!  :eek:

I see some inconsistencies between the base and the 40s kits:


I'd say based on the number of inconsistent keys, it would be easier to replace those icons with text legends than the other way around as you would need to redo your entire base kit mods

I like the colour palette!
Good luck with IC
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: CaptusKeys on Mon, 01 August 2022, 04:47:55
Quote from: 0xtanja on Sun, 31 July 2022, 23:51:10
I see 1.5u supers! Cool!  :eek:

I see some inconsistencies between the base and the 40s kits:

  • The `Esc` keys in the base kit have a legend, whereas all the `Esc` keys in the 40s kit have an icon
  • The `Delete` keys in the base kit have a legend, whereas the one in the 40s kit has an icon
  • All the `Control` and `Ctrl` keys in the base kit have a legend, whereas in the 40s kit, there are two control icons, but only on row 2 - row 1 ones have legends
  • The base kit has two `Enter` keys that are not accented, but the 40s kit only has accented `Enter` keys

I'd say based on the number of inconsistent keys, it would be easier to replace those icons with text legends than the other way around as you would need to redo your entire base kit mods

I like the colour palette!
Good luck with IC

Thank you so much for the observations, this is just what we need early on!
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: CaptusKeys on Mon, 01 August 2022, 04:49:17
Quote from: Hakatype on Sun, 31 July 2022, 21:14:10
Looks alright, but isn't this De Stijl (https://www.theartstory.org/movement/de-stijl/)?

Yes, it is also a big part of the inspiration as they were sort of the same movement historically with early bauhaus! Thanks for pointing that out!
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: Bonsa on Mon, 01 August 2022, 08:40:02
nice Reverso :) I dig the theme, glad to see you in the 40s discord to sort 40s kitting out!
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 01 August 2022, 09:24:45
if you want to show off your 5 side dyesub capabilities, don't you think it would make more sense to do a reverse dyesub set?
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: CaptusKeys on Tue, 02 August 2022, 06:24:19
Quote from: HappyB0T on Sun, 31 July 2022, 20:28:23
Thanks for providing sample images!
Any IP stuffs to be worried about here?
That said - you did a good job translating the theme. Set looks good.

Great point! Most of these motifs and designs were symbolic to the early 20th century Bauhaus and De Stijl movement, it doesn't hold up to ip issues, plus we also created lot of unique stuff within this art style especially at the novelties!
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: mr_foggy on Tue, 02 August 2022, 07:48:08
alpha colored bars in base and accented ones in child kit please
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Tue, 02 August 2022, 07:54:58
Ready to buy.

Suggestion from someone who likes garish: Alt alpha kit, make it colorful.
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: turangaleela on Tue, 02 August 2022, 12:09:10
Pretty!!
Was Mondrian Bauhaus?
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: whirlwind on Tue, 02 August 2022, 12:38:14
I like this a lot, I am a fan of abstract geometric art in general and I am glad to see a Bahaus inspired keycap set. Good luck with the IC! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: CaptusKeys on Wed, 03 August 2022, 07:11:18
Quote from: turangaleela on Tue, 02 August 2022, 12:09:10
Pretty!!
Was Mondrian Bauhaus?

Thank you!

He was part of the De Stijl movement and basically did abstract modernist art :)
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: turangaleela on Wed, 03 August 2022, 18:01:20
Quote from: CaptusKeys on Wed, 03 August 2022, 07:11:18
Quote from: turangaleela on Tue, 02 August 2022, 12:09:10
Pretty!!
Was Mondrian Bauhaus?

Thank you!

He was part of the De Stijl movement and basically did abstract modernist art :)

I learn something new every day!
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: lewisflude on Thu, 04 August 2022, 08:27:38
I like it!
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 04 August 2022, 10:57:24
Quote from: lewisflude on Thu, 04 August 2022, 08:27:38
I like it!

Would look pretty nice on my sliver Haus board  :p
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Sat, 06 August 2022, 10:13:39
is this what we can expect from your "manufacturing quality and capabilities"? so many keys are warped because of 5 side dye sub and applying heat to the whole cap
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: rpiguy9907 on Sat, 06 August 2022, 12:58:53
Mondron reborn
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: CaptusKeys on Tue, 09 August 2022, 07:59:28
Quote from: Keeblet_257 on Sat, 06 August 2022, 10:13:39
is this what we can expect from your "manufacturing quality and capabilities"? so many keys are warped because of 5 side dye sub and applying heat to the whole cap

Hey there! First of all, thank you for your constructive feedback and observation! Indeed the picture you refer to has some minor inconsistencies with some of the caps of the prototype installed. We can now boldly promise a 99% precision and success rate when it comes to equal heat distribution and preventing even minor warping. We still wanted to upload that picture with that early prototype because 1. We want transparency above everything else and we want the market and community decide on our quality themselves 2. We want to share consistently what direction our production capabilities take and if in the future we can hold a respectable market share on manufacturing we do not want a "sudden quality drop" as many other brands have experienced.

PS: Please if you have time refer to the sample preview section and check out those brown samples and see if you find any discrepancies with them! Those aren't the latest ones either but thats the freshest picture we have until we can drop another sample preview batch!
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Tue, 09 August 2022, 12:58:33
Quote from: CaptusKeys on Tue, 09 August 2022, 07:59:28
Quote from: Keeblet_257 on Sat, 06 August 2022, 10:13:39
is this what we can expect from your "manufacturing quality and capabilities"? so many keys are warped because of 5 side dye sub and applying heat to the whole cap

Hey there! First of all, thank you for your constructive feedback and observation! Indeed the picture you refer to has some minor inconsistencies with some of the caps of the prototype installed. We can now boldly promise a 99% precision and success rate when it comes to equal heat distribution and preventing even minor warping. We still wanted to upload that picture with that early prototype because 1. We want transparency above everything else and we want the market and community decide on our quality themselves 2. We want to share consistently what direction our production capabilities take and if in the future we can hold a respectable market share on manufacturing we do not want a "sudden quality drop" as many other brands have experienced.

PS: Please if you have time refer to the sample preview section and check out those brown samples and see if you find any discrepancies with them! Those aren't the latest ones either but thats the freshest picture we have until we can drop another sample preview batch!
it certainly did improve compared to the first proto, however it still needs improvements as some are still wapred. Im looking forward to future proto pictures.
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus !New PBT Manufacturer Update! [Sample preview]
Post by: lucarc on Wed, 10 August 2022, 08:07:14
This is very nice, nice interpretation of the Bauhaus design language! Definitely gonna check this if it goes to production :D
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus [Renders added!] !New PBT Manufacturer!
Post by: CaptusKeys on Fri, 19 August 2022, 10:05:50
Updating here (since somehow i forgot to reserve first reply...)
-Added board renders and deskmat renders!
-Collabs otw, vendors soon!
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus [Renders added!] !New PBT Manufacturer!
Post by: PlayBox on Fri, 19 August 2022, 14:05:21
always happy for the new pbt manu. the novelties look very nice i like these, but here comes the sad part: i'm too poor for these so the only way to get that is to get clones that will propably never exist
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus [Renders added!] !New PBT Manufacturer!
Post by: CaptusKeys on Mon, 22 August 2022, 07:14:31
Quote from: CaptusKeys on Fri, 19 August 2022, 10:05:50
Updating here (since somehow i forgot to reserve first reply...)
-Added board renders and deskmat renders!
-Collabs otw, vendors soon!

-added IC form finally, please fill it if you are interested  :thumb:
Thank you so much for the feedback so far everyone! Will keep updating the project with an artisanal, a collaboration and reserve vendors as soon as its viable!
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus [Renders added!] !New PBT Manufacturer!
Post by: CaptusKeys on Wed, 21 September 2022, 10:57:16
Quote from: CaptusKeys on Mon, 22 August 2022, 07:14:31
Quote from: CaptusKeys on Fri, 19 August 2022, 10:05:50
Updating here (since somehow i forgot to reserve first reply...)
-Added board renders and deskmat renders!
-Collabs otw, vendors soon!

-added IC form finally, please fill it if you are interested  :thumb:
Thank you so much for the feedback so far everyone! Will keep updating the project with an artisanal, a collaboration and reserve vendors as soon as its viable!

-added new in-house manufactured Captus Artisanal concept and render animation
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus [New Artisanal!] !New PBT Manufacturer!
Post by: mariajose1197 on Wed, 21 September 2022, 13:36:31
Love this concept!!! :p
Title: Re: [IC] CaptusWorks CAP Bauhaus [Renders added!] !New PBT Manufacturer!
Post by: CaptusKeys on Wed, 09 November 2022, 07:27:52
Quote from: CaptusKeys on Wed, 21 September 2022, 10:57:16
Quote from: CaptusKeys on Mon, 22 August 2022, 07:14:31
Quote from: CaptusKeys on Fri, 19 August 2022, 10:05:50
Updating here (since somehow i forgot to reserve first reply...)
-Added board renders and deskmat renders!
-Collabs otw, vendors soon!

-added IC form finally, please fill it if you are interested  :thumb:
Thank you so much for the feedback so far everyone! Will keep updating the project with an artisanal, a collaboration and reserve vendors as soon as its viable!

-added new in-house manufactured Captus Artisanal concept and render animation

2022.11.09:
Added Color extension kit for different spacebars etc, and the remaining two colors of the esc
As suggested, we updated the NorDeUk kit and fixed some kitting issues
Title: Re: [IC]CaptusWorks Bauhaus [Update: Kit Adjustments, Color extensions]
Post by: notcheese on Fri, 09 December 2022, 09:16:18
Dope set!!!! - would be good to have beige split spacebars in the kitting as well to match the alphas
Title: Re: [IC]CaptusWorks Bauhaus [Update: Kit Adjustments, Color extensions]
Post by: CaptusKeys on Fri, 09 December 2022, 10:44:44
Quote from: notcheese on Fri, 09 December 2022, 09:16:18
Dope set!!!! - would be good to have beige split spacebars in the kitting as well to match the alphas

Thanks! Alpha color split is something that we completely forgot about, huge thanks for pointing that out! Will update soon!
Title: Re: [IC]CaptusWorks Bauhaus [Update: Kit Adjustments, Color extensions]
Post by: sevennationarmy on Sun, 11 December 2022, 12:25:39
now this set is def one that I could get with :D