:~$ynth

[heedpantsnow]

< START.Update 11 >

Everything has been moving along rather stellar like with regard to HWS :~$ynth projects.  This video illustrates how the stem insert works and provides keen insight on how to prepare the stem insert for use.

Pics of the resulting part,

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aaand a little animated bit,

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCCET-AlWqL/

< ENT.Update 11 >

Cool!  Love the Binge/Wifu banter and the use of the ~$ynth.  So did you use your pressure pot?  Seems like maybe you vac'd out the bubbles before combining the two parts of thermoset?

[Binge]

< START.Update 11 >

Everything has been moving along rather stellar like with regard to HWS :~$ynth projects.  This video illustrates how the stem insert works and provides keen insight on how to prepare the stem insert for use.

Pics of the resulting part,

Show Image

Show Image

aaand a little animated bit,

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCCET-AlWqL/

< ENT.Update 11 >

Cool!  Love the Binge/Wifu banter and the use of the ~$ynth.  So did you use your pressure pot?  Seems like maybe you vac'd out the bubbles before combining the two parts of thermoset?

Yep.

[heedpantsnow]

< START.Update 11 >

Everything has been moving along rather stellar like with regard to HWS :~$ynth projects.  This video illustrates how the stem insert works and provides keen insight on how to prepare the stem insert for use.

Pics of the resulting part,

Show Image

Show Image

aaand a little animated bit,

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCCET-AlWqL/

< ENT.Update 11 >

Cool!  Love the Binge/Wifu banter and the use of the ~$ynth.  So did you use your pressure pot?  Seems like maybe you vac'd out the bubbles before combining the two parts of thermoset?

Yep.

Thx.

[theoriginal123123]

So when using a normal silicone mould, you'd have both a bottom and top part, right? Does using the synth mean that there is no longer any need to cast a bottom of the keycap with silicone?

[Binge]

< START.Update 11 >

Everything has been moving along rather stellar like with regard to HWS :~$ynth projects.  This video illustrates how the stem insert works and provides keen insight on how to prepare the stem insert for use.

Pics of the resulting part,

Show Image

Show Image

aaand a little animated bit,

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCCET-AlWqL/

< ENT.Update 11 >

Cool!  Love the Binge/Wifu banter and the use of the ~$ynth.  So did you use your pressure pot?  Seems like maybe you vac'd out the bubbles before combining the two parts of thermoset?

Yep.

Thx.

You're welcome.  There's a whole lot to infer just from watching this much of the process but it's important to remember that I'm skipping a lot in favor of remaining true to the purpose of demonstration. There is a real need to showcase the engineering of this tool.

[iamtootallforthis]

< START.Update 11 >

Everything has been moving along rather stellar like with regard to HWS :~$ynth projects.  This video illustrates how the stem insert works and provides keen insight on how to prepare the stem insert for use.

Pics of the resulting part,

Show Image

Show Image

aaand a little animated bit,

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCCET-AlWqL/

< ENT.Update 11 >

Cool!  Love the Binge/Wifu banter and the use of the ~$ynth.  So did you use your pressure pot?  Seems like maybe you vac'd out the bubbles before combining the two parts of thermoset?

Yep.

Thx.

You're welcome.  There's a whole lot to infer just from watching this much of the process but it's important to remember that I'm skipping a lot in favor of remaining true to the purpose of demonstration. There is a real need to showcase the engineering of this tool.

The :~Synth is PTFE/Teflon coated correct?

[heedpantsnow]

< START.Update 11 >

Everything has been moving along rather stellar like with regard to HWS :~$ynth projects.  This video illustrates how the stem insert works and provides keen insight on how to prepare the stem insert for use.

Pics of the resulting part,

Show Image

Show Image

aaand a little animated bit,

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCCET-AlWqL/

< ENT.Update 11 >

Cool!  Love the Binge/Wifu banter and the use of the ~$ynth.  So did you use your pressure pot?  Seems like maybe you vac'd out the bubbles before combining the two parts of thermoset?

Yep.

Thx.

You're welcome.  There's a whole lot to infer just from watching this much of the process but it's important to remember that I'm skipping a lot in favor of remaining true to the purpose of demonstration. There is a real need to showcase the engineering of this tool.

I'm sorry if my short reply came across as snarky, didn't mean it like that.

I think the video is great at showing some of the process and use of the tool. I don't expect you to show measuring, coloring, vacuum, cure, demold, sprue trimming, etc. the synth would get lost in all of that.

Thanks for these videos.  As you know from my carbon fiber project I just love building stuff so this is right up my alley! :-)

[Binge]

< START.Update 11 >

Everything has been moving along rather stellar like with regard to HWS :~$ynth projects.  This video illustrates how the stem insert works and provides keen insight on how to prepare the stem insert for use.

Pics of the resulting part,

Show Image

Show Image

aaand a little animated bit,

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCCET-AlWqL/

< ENT.Update 11 >

Cool!  Love the Binge/Wifu banter and the use of the ~$ynth.  So did you use your pressure pot?  Seems like maybe you vac'd out the bubbles before combining the two parts of thermoset?

Yep.

Thx.

You're welcome.  There's a whole lot to infer just from watching this much of the process but it's important to remember that I'm skipping a lot in favor of remaining true to the purpose of demonstration. There is a real need to showcase the engineering of this tool.

The :~Synth is PTFE/Teflon coated correct?

It's supposed to be.

[Binge]

I'm sorry if my short reply came across as snarky, didn't mean it like that.

I think the video is great at showing some of the process and use of the tool. I don't expect you to show measuring, coloring, vacuum, cure, demold, sprue trimming, etc. the synth would get lost in all of that.

Thanks for these videos.  As you know from my carbon fiber project I just love building stuff so this is right up my alley! :-)

Yeah I totally understand your interest and thought nothing of the sort, I just want to remain true to the intended purpose of the video.  I'm not crafty in designing instructionals/preparing/storyboarding so it's just all kind of thrown together, excess information, and all.

[iamtootallforthis]

< START.Update 11 >

Everything has been moving along rather stellar like with regard to HWS :~$ynth projects.  This video illustrates how the stem insert works and provides keen insight on how to prepare the stem insert for use.

Pics of the resulting part,

Show Image

Show Image

aaand a little animated bit,

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCCET-AlWqL/

< ENT.Update 11 >

Cool!  Love the Binge/Wifu banter and the use of the ~$ynth.  So did you use your pressure pot?  Seems like maybe you vac'd out the bubbles before combining the two parts of thermoset?

Yep.

Thx.

You're welcome.  There's a whole lot to infer just from watching this much of the process but it's important to remember that I'm skipping a lot in favor of remaining true to the purpose of demonstration. There is a real need to showcase the engineering of this tool.

The :~Synth is PTFE/Teflon coated correct?

It's supposed to be.

Supposed to be? It looks like it is but I just wanted to clarify.

[Binge]

Supposed to be? It looks like it is but I just wanted to clarify.

Yeah.  Like it's supposed to be PTFE/Teflon coated.  There's only so much I can say with certainty having not been there while it was manufactured.

[iamtootallforthis]

Supposed to be? It looks like it is but I just wanted to clarify.

Yeah.  Like it's supposed to be PTFE/Teflon coated.  There's only so much I can say with certainty having not been there while it was manufactured.

I get what you're saying. Looking forward to getting my hands on this!

Really loving seeing the process for your cap making and the use of this on the Hunger cap!

[Fyodor]

Thank you for your inspiring work!! 

[Binge]

< START.Update 12 >

Cast the lower jaw in a delicious bone white.



< END.Update 12 >

[retrochick]

seriously one of the most amazing/exciting threads so far. <3

[Fyodor]

Is there any way to clean the syringes so you can reuse them after? Or the resin forces you to throw them after every use?

[retrochick]

Is there any way to clean the syringes so you can reuse them after? Or the resin forces you to throw them after every use?

You can clean them with solvents but really you want to avoid any type of chemical contaminants so syringes are one-use only.

[theoriginal123123]

< START.Update 12 >

Cast the lower jaw in a delicious bone white.

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< END.Update 12 >

I'm just imagining the possibilities of using this process to do multi-shots on each individual part...

[iamtootallforthis]

< START.Update 12 >

Cast the lower jaw in a delicious bone white.

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< END.Update 12 >

Looks just like the sticker as of now! This is gonna be awesome! :thumb:

[Binge]

< START.Update 13 >

I feel like I skipped a great update with the skull/upper-jaw, but it's too late to go back now...

On Wednesday-Thursday I successfully cast the final piece of the skeletal system for Hungrkey, and we were able to use Monster Clay (a polymer and wax based material) as the next layer of sculpted detail.  I lovingly call this layer the skin.

I'm very excited to be nearly done with this project.  The hours alone have made it more complicated than any other casting project to date for Bingecap/Hunger Work Studio.  As the artist it's really only important that the final piece is up to some standard of excellence.  Please bear with us a little longer as we turn this skin into a final mold and near the completion of this project.  We are honored to bring these updates to you and showcase what we believe to be the very pinnacle of capability for :~$ynth.  Hopefully that last bit will be proven a temporary truth as many more creative people acquire this wonderful tool.




< END.Update 13 >

[Waateva]

< START.Update 13 >

I feel like I skipped a great update with the skull/upper-jaw, but it's too late to go back now...

On Wednesday-Thursday I successfully cast the final piece of the skeletal system for Hungrkey, and we were able to use Monster Clay (a polymer and wax based material) as the next layer of sculpted detail.  I lovingly call this layer the skin.

I'm very excited to be nearly done with this project.  The hours alone have made it more complicated than any other casting project to date for Bingecap/Hunger Work Studio.  As the artist it's really only important that the final piece is up to some standard of excellence.  Please bear with us a little longer as we turn this skin into a final mold and near the completion of this project.  We are honored to bring these updates to you and showcase what we believe to be the very pinnacle of capability for :~$ynth.  Hopefully that last bit will be proven a temporary truth as many more creative people acquire this wonderful tool.

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< END.Update 13 >

Damn that looks good, loving all of the updates and keep up the good work 

[heedpantsnow]

< START.Update 13 >

I feel like I skipped a great update with the skull/upper-jaw, but it's too late to go back now...

On Wednesday-Thursday I successfully cast the final piece of the skeletal system for Hungrkey, and we were able to use Monster Clay (a polymer and wax based material) as the next layer of sculpted detail.  I lovingly call this layer the skin.

I'm very excited to be nearly done with this project.  The hours alone have made it more complicated than any other casting project to date for Bingecap/Hunger Work Studio.  As the artist it's really only important that the final piece is up to some standard of excellence.  Please bear with us a little longer as we turn this skin into a final mold and near the completion of this project.  We are honored to bring these updates to you and showcase what we believe to be the very pinnacle of capability for :~$ynth.  Hopefully that last bit will be proven a temporary truth as many more creative people acquire this wonderful tool.

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< END.Update 13 >

That second pic reminds me of the dude singing in the redone version of Return of the Jedi!  I love the "throat shot"!

[Oxid]

< START.Update 13 >

I feel like I skipped a great update with the skull/upper-jaw, but it's too late to go back now...

On Wednesday-Thursday I successfully cast the final piece of the skeletal system for Hungrkey, and we were able to use Monster Clay (a polymer and wax based material) as the next layer of sculpted detail.  I lovingly call this layer the skin.

I'm very excited to be nearly done with this project.  The hours alone have made it more complicated than any other casting project to date for Bingecap/Hunger Work Studio.  As the artist it's really only important that the final piece is up to some standard of excellence.  Please bear with us a little longer as we turn this skin into a final mold and near the completion of this project.  We are honored to bring these updates to you and showcase what we believe to be the very pinnacle of capability for :~$ynth.  Hopefully that last bit will be proven a temporary truth as many more creative people acquire this wonderful tool.

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< END.Update 13 >

I don't think its possible for me to praise this anymore. I've run out of words. I will say its been absolutely fascinating watch it come to fruiting on slack.

[Bromono]

< START.Update 13 >

I feel like I skipped a great update with the skull/upper-jaw, but it's too late to go back now...

On Wednesday-Thursday I successfully cast the final piece of the skeletal system for Hungrkey, and we were able to use Monster Clay (a polymer and wax based material) as the next layer of sculpted detail.  I lovingly call this layer the skin.

I'm very excited to be nearly done with this project.  The hours alone have made it more complicated than any other casting project to date for Bingecap/Hunger Work Studio.  As the artist it's really only important that the final piece is up to some standard of excellence.  Please bear with us a little longer as we turn this skin into a final mold and near the completion of this project.  We are honored to bring these updates to you and showcase what we believe to be the very pinnacle of capability for :~$ynth.  Hopefully that last bit will be proven a temporary truth as many more creative people acquire this wonderful tool.

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< END.Update 13 >

wow

just wow

[dohbot]

Oh my goodness that cap is really pretty!

[Waateva]

< START.Update 13 >

I feel like I skipped a great update with the skull/upper-jaw, but it's too late to go back now...

On Wednesday-Thursday I successfully cast the final piece of the skeletal system for Hungrkey, and we were able to use Monster Clay (a polymer and wax based material) as the next layer of sculpted detail.  I lovingly call this layer the skin.

I'm very excited to be nearly done with this project.  The hours alone have made it more complicated than any other casting project to date for Bingecap/Hunger Work Studio.  As the artist it's really only important that the final piece is up to some standard of excellence.  Please bear with us a little longer as we turn this skin into a final mold and near the completion of this project.  We are honored to bring these updates to you and showcase what we believe to be the very pinnacle of capability for :~$ynth.  Hopefully that last bit will be proven a temporary truth as many more creative people acquire this wonderful tool.

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< END.Update 13 >

That second pic reminds me of the dude singing in the redone version of Return of the Jedi!  I love the "throat shot"!

I thought of the album cover for the fantastic King Crimson album 'In the Court of the Crimson King'

[crbr]

< START.Update 13 >

I feel like I skipped a great update with the skull/upper-jaw, but it's too late to go back now...

On Wednesday-Thursday I successfully cast the final piece of the skeletal system for Hungrkey, and we were able to use Monster Clay (a polymer and wax based material) as the next layer of sculpted detail.  I lovingly call this layer the skin.

I'm very excited to be nearly done with this project.  The hours alone have made it more complicated than any other casting project to date for Bingecap/Hunger Work Studio.  As the artist it's really only important that the final piece is up to some standard of excellence.  Please bear with us a little longer as we turn this skin into a final mold and near the completion of this project.  We are honored to bring these updates to you and showcase what we believe to be the very pinnacle of capability for :~$ynth.  Hopefully that last bit will be proven a temporary truth as many more creative people acquire this wonderful tool.

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< END.Update 13 >

I am really excited for the $ynth and the new cap.  That tongue looks so good.

[BaconEggandCheeseBagel]

Amazing

[ApocalypseMaow]

I want to hangout in binge dungeon...

[FLFisherman]

I want to hangout in binge dungeon...

Join us on Slack! You may get some good insight on his work, and see some other fun stuff too.

[Vittra]

< START.Update 13 >

I feel like I skipped a great update with the skull/upper-jaw, but it's too late to go back now...

On Wednesday-Thursday I successfully cast the final piece of the skeletal system for Hungrkey, and we were able to use Monster Clay (a polymer and wax based material) as the next layer of sculpted detail.  I lovingly call this layer the skin.

I'm very excited to be nearly done with this project.  The hours alone have made it more complicated than any other casting project to date for Bingecap/Hunger Work Studio.  As the artist it's really only important that the final piece is up to some standard of excellence.  Please bear with us a little longer as we turn this skin into a final mold and near the completion of this project.  We are honored to bring these updates to you and showcase what we believe to be the very pinnacle of capability for :~$ynth.  Hopefully that last bit will be proven a temporary truth as many more creative people acquire this wonderful tool.

Show Image

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< END.Update 13 >

That second pic reminds me of the dude singing in the redone version of Return of the Jedi!  I love the "throat shot"!

I thought of the album cover for the fantastic King Crimson album 'In the Court of the Crimson King'

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King Crimson mention. Morning has been made.

[thaddeus]

I want to hangout in binge dungeon...

Join us on Slack! You may get some good insight on his work, and see some other fun stuff too.

What's the Slack channel?

[Binge]

I want to hangout in binge dungeon...

Join us on Slack! You may get some good insight on his work, and see some other fun stuff too.

What's the Slack channel?

Slack thread. 

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

[Binge]

< START.Update 14>

Project complete.  I present to you the first HWS Keycap - Hungrkey

Made a test-shot to test integrity of mold for final casting.  Below is a picture of the test shot next to the skeletal parts to Hungrkey on the :~$ynth ready for final casting.



After casting with some optically clear resin the final Hungrkey features really comes together.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCaXBYkFWkp/

It's been an absolute pleasure to complete this project after such a long term of planning and the with overwhelming support of my affiliate artists/makers/vendors.





< END.Update 14 >

[dohbot]

Wow this cap is sick!

[FLFisherman]

Wow this cap is sick!

+1

The ~$ynth is really going to change up the artisan caps. I can't wait.

[raymogi]

Saw the videos on Instagram. This cap is stunning!

[iamtootallforthis]

< START.Update 14>

Project complete.  I present to you the first HWS Keycap - Hungrkey

Made a test-shot to test integrity of mold for final casting.  Below is a picture of the test shot next to the skeletal parts to Hungrkey on the :~$ynth ready for final casting.

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After casting with some optically clear resin the final Hungrkey features really comes together.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCaXBYkFWkp/

It's been an absolute pleasure to complete this project after such a long term of planning and the with overwhelming support of my affiliate artists/makers/vendors.

< END.Update 14 >

Absolutely badass cap! I really love it!

[Bromono]

< START.Update 14>

Project complete.  I present to you the first HWS Keycap - Hungrkey

Made a test-shot to test integrity of mold for final casting.  Below is a picture of the test shot next to the skeletal parts to Hungrkey on the :~$ynth ready for final casting.

Show Image

After casting with some optically clear resin the final Hungrkey features really comes together.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCaXBYkFWkp/

It's been an absolute pleasure to complete this project after such a long term of planning and the with overwhelming support of my affiliate artists/makers/vendors.

< END.Update 14 >

I am more excited / want this more than clackvent.

[Waateva]

< START.Update 14>

Project complete.  I present to you the first HWS Keycap - Hungrkey

Made a test-shot to test integrity of mold for final casting.  Below is a picture of the test shot next to the skeletal parts to Hungrkey on the :~$ynth ready for final casting.

Show Image

After casting with some optically clear resin the final Hungrkey features really comes together.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCaXBYkFWkp/

It's been an absolute pleasure to complete this project after such a long term of planning and the with overwhelming support of my affiliate artists/makers/vendors.

< END.Update 14 >

Love the blue one :D

[Bromono]

I need more updates!

[FLFisherman]

I need more updates!

I think that may the end of updates for a while. His last one said "project complete."

[Bromono]

I need more updates!

I think that may the end of updates for a while. His last one said "project complete."

Well dammit! I want one of dem caps.

You best believe Ill throw down some clacks for one of dem caps.

[retrochick]

truly humbling and inspiring to watch a master at work. Excited for the future!

[ccarlitos2]

:hungr: but real this cap is dope. Fantastic work binge. Truly

[GreyAmbience]

These are insanely good. 
I would be scared of having them on my board, but amazing none the less.

[MrRooks]

That clear Skullthulu looks awesome!

[thefebruaryman]

Not only do I want that cap but I want the kit. Looks like a new expensive hobby is about to start!

[Binge]

Pre Production Vs. Production

Pre Production model had a dark anodized teflon coating.  For Production we opted for clear to show off the beautiful machining.  These cellphone shots do not do it justice.



Left -PreProd Right -Production



The 'resin reservoir' from PreProd was not kept in the final revision.  It simply does not work as well as it would in a flexible mold.



Stem inserts are far superior to the PreProd models and should provide better fitment results.



No dimple!



When comparing the two the Production model has much tighter tolerances.  There is far less wobble.

I will be doing two test casts tonight with the production model for testing using molds made with the pre-production synth.  Nothing about the preproduction synth should make a difference in how this works with my existing flexible molds as the dimensions of the key platform are exactly the same.

[Bromono]

Pre Production Vs. Production

Pre Production model had a dark anodized teflon coating.  For Production we opted for clear to show off the beautiful machining.  These cellphone shots do not do it justice.

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Left -PreProd Right -Production

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The 'resin reservoir' from PreProd was not kept in the final revision.  It simply does not work as well as it would in a flexible mold.

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Stem inserts are far superior to the PreProd models and should provide better fitment results.

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No dimple!

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When comparing the two the Production model has much tighter tolerances.  There is far less wobble.

I will be doing two test casts tonight with the production model for testing using molds made with the pre-production synth.  Nothing about the preproduction synth should make a difference in how this works with my existing flexible molds as the dimensions of the key platform are exactly the same.

I am so excited for this.

are you doing all of this from a local machinist?