Custom Keycap Ideas Thread - all ideas welcome

[agodinhost]

CC did it

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Everybody seems to love these skulls!
How about one MTG Set ?? (Magic The Gathering, yes - I'm addicted to magic too)


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[MrexD]

Scrabble set

All letters could have their worth in points, exactly like the tiles. Thought It would be cool

[oaklandishh]

Has anyone said periodic table keys?  They wouldn't exactly fit but some rows of elements would be cool. Also a full letter set with the Military phonetic alphabet. Like T would be tango etc

[Photoelectric]

Has anyone said periodic table keys?  They wouldn't exactly fit but some rows of elements would be cool. Also a full letter set with the Military phonetic alphabet. Like T would be tango etc

I like those two ideas very much!

[oaklandishh]

Only problem is they would be relatively expensive sets.

[Melvang]

Also a full letter set with the Military phonetic alphabet. Like T would be tango etc

This in light tan on olive drab would look amazing on the camo edition Filco.

[Hak Foo]

I think Soul Eater logos would be pretty sweet, and they don't look all that hard to make either. Someone could always create a logo for Asura's eyes, that would look pretty great too.
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I like the Asura's Eyes concept for a 1.25x Windows Logo alternative.  To me, it always screamed "This would be an awesome manufacturer logo"

[strafe]

Hmmm... I wonder what I could use these for? .  Also wonder if SP could do double shot g20 profile?

[tormentor]

A Miami Dolphins Key. With their new logo, please.

*EDIT*

And a key with the PS symbol. Maybe one with the Linux Mint logo. A MSI Gaming dragon for those lucky enough to get one of the new 760 series. (Soon). Maybe some with a Mangekyo Sharingan.

[ViewMaster]

I would like to replace my Shift with "Sprint" or "Run" keys. I would buy those for sure. Maybe even "Nade" "Reload" and "Crouch" caps.

[growler]

I'd like a Shocker key. Someone do it!

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I would be all over this!!

[DamnDan]

I'd like a Shocker key. Someone do it!

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I would be all over this!!

Seconded, make that ALPS and I will begin to throw money at it

[growler]

What I actually want, more than anything, clack, etc. is .... a PBT space bar for my HHKB.

Even if it is two part, stuck together (well) at least I won't have this shiny monstrosity on my keyboard.

GB for that??

[divito]

Everybody seems to love these skulls!
How about one MTG Set ?? (Magic The Gathering, yes - I'm addicted to magic too)

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Not into MTG anymore, but those would be some pretty great ideas for keys.

[xmagusx]

Has anyone said periodic table keys?  They wouldn't exactly fit but some rows of elements would be cool. Also a full letter set with the Military phonetic alphabet. Like T would be tango etc

The difficulty for that would be the J and Q (while no element starts with W either, the symbol for Tungsten is W), as no element has either of those letters in their name or uses them for their symbol. Though I suppose you could just make those blank and dub them "dark matter". Anyone else have ideas for J or Q, because it does seem like a neat theme!

[ViewMaster]

IDK why this doesn't exist. Side printed see through legend caps. I see tons of ducky keycap sets that let LED light through the legends, I see plenty of sets with letters printed on the front of the keys. Can't I have both? I thought maybe the CM Stealth had what I want, but nope. Anyone else? Glowing windows in the front!

[oaklandishh]

Has anyone said periodic table keys?  They wouldn't exactly fit but some rows of elements would be cool. Also a full letter set with the Military phonetic alphabet. Like T would be tango etc

The difficulty for that would be the J and Q (while no element starts with W either, the symbol for Tungsten is W), as no element has either of those letters in their name or uses them for their symbol. Though I suppose you could just make those blank and dub them "dark matter". Anyone else have ideas for J or Q, because it does seem like a neat theme!

how about something like for Q and J

[Melvang]

How about a 15x space bar in black.

[Krogenar]

Here's an idea: electrostatically flocked keycaps.

Flocking are these teeny, tiny little fibers that can be charged. Similar to electroplating, except with these little fibers. Imagine keycaps with a velvety texture -- like a pool table's surface.

... I wonder if they would require washing. They might get really, REALLY gross after a period of time -- loaded with finger oils, etc.

[Melvang]

Here's an idea: electrostatically flocked keycaps.

Flocking are these teeny, tiny little fibers that can be charged. Similar to electroplating, except with these little fibers. Imagine keycaps with a velvety texture -- like a pool table's surface.

... I wonder if they would require washing. They might get really, REALLY gross after a period of time -- loaded with finger oils, etc.

And put these on top of lubed vintage blacks

[Melvang]

These as dye sub PBT's



Probably can't do it due to copyright issues though.

[SpAmRaY]

These as dye sub PBT's

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Probably can't do it due to copyright issues though.

imsto *cough* imsto

[Melvang]

These would be awesome as F keys with a Storm trooper minion for Esc

[dante]

How difficult is it to "reboot" a keycap set previously made by SP?  For example if I wanted to start a GB for more sets of Spherical SA 7-bit round 4 "space cadet"?  The thing off the bat would be the text on keys; do I need to reference the keycap set for them to know which font to use?

[LechnerDE]

How difficult is it to "reboot" a keycap set previously made by SP?  For example if I wanted to start a GB for more sets of Spherical SA 7-bit round 4 "space cadet"?  The thing off the bat would be the text on keys; do I need to reference the keycap set for them to know which font to use?

Well, first of all you would need the permission of the original organizer of the GB. That's because often times special molds had to be created and paid for. Concerning your 2nd question I suggest asking SP directly.

[jcrouse]

I used to do IT for a corp that had a flocking division. Actually had a convo about it at the Keycon after party with CPT and rknize. It is a difficult process with MANY environmental variables. It was a three step process for us, cleaning, applying the glue and spraying the micro fibers. We attempted to automate it in an environmentally controlled chamber that was three position, all 120 degrees apart. We used a fanuc robot with a tool changer. The results were mixed, but overall we were not very succesdful and abandoned the concept. This was for larger interior auto parts. Many dash components are flocked for noise reduction and vibration control.

John

[Krogenar]

I used to do IT for a corp that had a flocking division. Actually had a convo about it at the Keycon after party with CPT and rknize. It is a difficult process with MANY environmental variables. It was a three step process for us, cleaning, applying the glue and spraying the micro fibers. We attempted to automate it in an environmentally controlled chamber that was three position, all 120 degrees apart. We used a fanuc robot with a tool changer. The results were mixed, but overall we were not very succesdful and abandoned the concept. This was for larger interior auto parts. Many dash components are flocked for noise reduction and vibration control.

John

... I flocked some keycaps this past weekend, without robots. 
Results seem pretty good so far, but I have to improve my technique. I'm guessing you were using an electrostatic process? If so, then my technique is sure to make you cringe, LOL! Now I feel like a caveman trying to fly a harrier jump jet... into a mountain!

EDIT: Here's the thread -- more pictures of completed keycaps to come, and possibly an entire Model M featuring flocked keycaps!
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47194.0

[noisyturtle]

Still no elastometric gel boob caps?  Come on people, get it together!

[xmagusx]

Still no elastometric gel boob caps?  Come on people, get it together!

Ah, but wouldn't it infringe upon this patent?

http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20080205961

[terran5992]

I dont know if it exists already.

RGB Topre modifers

[rowdy]

Getting the idea from the brick keycap here, what about Minecraft-themed keycaps?

Not just a pattern printed on the top surface, but the entire keycap painted like little Minecraft blocks.

[do_Og@n]

Getting the idea from the brick keycap here, what about Minecraft-themed keycaps?

Not just a pattern printed on the top surface, but the entire keycap painted like little Minecraft blocks.

It's funny you mentioned that. I'm going to attempt to paint a couple of minecraft blocks. Mainly the diamond ore but also the dirt block with grass. I'm sure I'll come up with more down the road.

[divito]

These as dye sub PBT's

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Probably can't do it due to copyright issues though.

Anyone willing to go ahead with these?

[DamnDan]

I would love to be able to buy row from ESC to PAUSE/BREAK in red with white text for ALPS board

[Phedran]

I dont know if it exists already.

RGB Topre modifers

More Topre anything. 

[do_Og@n]

I will be painting some Topre, IBM, and ALPS caps here soon. Nothing specific....just some random ideas that pop into my head. Definitely more swirl caps though!

[rowdy]

I dont know if it exists already.

RGB Topre modifers

More Topre anything. 

+1

[growler]

I dont know if it exists already.

RGB Topre modifers

More Topre anything. 

+1

+2

[N8N]

I still want a set of dye sub PBTs in a Wyse colorway, with RGB text on the modifiers - like these

http://deskthority.net/photos-videos-f8/otd-sorawere-keycaps-t614.html

[deadpool]

-An affordable Wyse set
-An affordable pastel rainbow set that looks good
-Some 8-bit or 16-bit gaming sprites
-Some LOZ OOT/Majoras Mask sprites (item inventory)
-Red/Crimson on grey/Wyse

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

This thought just popped into my head...

Has anyone ever thought of doing a Star Trek themed keycap set? Examples of potential caps:



Obviously some of these would be difficult to make, but the ones that I think could work are:

-Federation (row 1, column 2)
-Klingon Empire (row 2, column 2)
-Ferengi (row 3, column 1)
-Borg (row 3, column 2)
-Starfleet (row 3, column 3)
-Vulcan (row 4, column 2)
-Maquis (row 4, column 3)

And of course not shown here, there would have to be a Vulcan hand sign:



Any feedback on this? I'm assuming this hasn't happened yet because of copyright restrictions and ****, but just figured I'd inquire about it anyways...

[SpAmRaY]

This thought just popped into my head...

Has anyone ever thought of doing a Star Trek themed keycap set? Examples of potential caps:

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Obviously some of these would be difficult to make, but the ones that I think could work are:

-Federation (row 1, column 2)
-Klingon Empire (row 2, column 2)
-Ferengi (row 3, column 1)
-Borg (row 3, column 2)
-Starfleet (row 3, column 3)
-Vulcan (row 4, column 2)
-Maquis (row 4, column 3)

And of course not shown here, there would have to be a Vulcan hand sign:

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Any feedback on this? I'm assuming this hasn't happened yet because of copyright restrictions and ****, but just figured I'd inquire about it anyways...

Have you ran across this thread?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48839.0

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Have you ran across this thread?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48839.0

It's a very good idea in concept, but chances are I wouldn't be able to afford to buy a full keyset.  Plus the latest mockups omitted all the symbols, which is the biggest thing that I'm looking for.  Oh, and there's no TKL-only mockups...

[Bottles]

     I want to see League of Legends champion themed key cap packs. Riot could be making bank on theese. They could sell them as individual champion packs, A group of champions in a pack, Just individual Esc keys, Bot lane bundles (think ashe zyra), Summoner spell packs, On use item keys (it wouldnt make much sense to have keys made for non use items like a Rabadons but it would be cool).
     They would have to be priced accordingly but say you buy a malphite keycap pack then it would come with a code for malphite the champion, Perhaps you get a Rare Lollypoppy key you would get a code for that skin in game.
     They could be purchaseable with RP or like a rediclous amount of IP from the in game store to act like an IP sink. The way i imagine it Each Champion pack would be lined up in a little plastic container and then wrapped and you would open it like a candy bar revealing the keys inside. You would have a chance to get special edition/rare keys. This is my wet dream.

Fiddlesticks

        `              Q               W               E               R
 

                  Escape

Teemo

        `              Q               W               E               R


                  Escape


Summoner Spells


Dragon / Baron combo pack


On use items.



Suprise Party         Original Teemo         Old School
Fiddlesticks                                               Zhonyas
Limited edition/Rare Keys

[Krogenar]

I will be painting some Topre, IBM, and ALPS caps here soon. Nothing specific....just some random ideas that pop into my head. Definitely more swirl caps though!

MOAR HYPNOCAPS.

[oaklandishh]

I know these were already made, but a remake of lotus caps from R4 would be sweet.
Any reasonable color scheme.

[do_Og@n]

I will be painting some Topre, IBM, and ALPS caps here soon. Nothing specific....just some random ideas that pop into my head. Definitely more swirl caps though!

MOAR HYPNOCAPS.

Hypnocaps is starting to grow on me as well. I've got to paint some for my SSK and my FK-2001. I'll try to remember to post pictures on here when they are done.

[Krogenar]

I will be painting some Topre, IBM, and ALPS caps here soon. Nothing specific....just some random ideas that pop into my head. Definitely more swirl caps though!

MOAR HYPNOCAPS.

Hypnocaps is starting to grow on me as well. I've got to paint some for my SSK and my FK-2001. I'll try to remember to post pictures on here when they are done.

HyPnoCaPs

[SpAmRaY]

I will be painting some Topre, IBM, and ALPS caps here soon. Nothing specific....just some random ideas that pop into my head. Definitely more swirl caps though!

MOAR HYPNOCAPS.

Hypnocaps is starting to grow on me as well. I've got to paint some for my SSK and my FK-2001. I'll try to remember to post pictures on here when they are done.

HyPnoCaPs

I like it!

[gameaholic]

3 R1 Keycaps with these would be nice.  If you don't know what these are you better ask somebody.