Author Topic: Star wars Escape/Windows Keys (Read 49418 times)

daerid · « **on:** Sun, 29 May 2011, 21:16:02 »

So Chobopants' white-on-black PBT Filcos got me to wondering if there's ever been a run of custom keycaps with the Rebel/Imperial Logos:

And if not, THERE SHOULD BE!!! Personally, I'd frickin love an imperial board, black bezel, white keys with black/gray lettering, and the windows and/or escape key being the imperial logo. I'd use that board with a permanent erection.

godofdeath · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 29 May 2011, 21:38:24 »

death star or a pic of natalie portman plz

vincewchan · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 29 May 2011, 23:07:30 »

x2 for Natalie Portman!

daerid · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 00:26:30 »

While I appreciate the Portman <3 (mmmmmm), this is not the point!

Half-Saint · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 01:30:18 »

I'm in for at least a couple.

sealcouch · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 02:20:45 »

I'd be all over this.

How about a slave Leia space bar?

calavera · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 04:34:46 »

This is really getting out of hand. What's next, the entire cast of Simpsons on each key cap perhaps?

sndstrm · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 04:39:01 »

im just waiting for someone to bring up a double shot boob key and then everyone order 104 of them.

rodya · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 05:33:14 »

I'm in for 104 Portman keys and 5 Slave Leia spacebars.

woody · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 05:58:16 »

Quote from: sndstrm;353071

im just waiting for someone to bring up a double shot boob key and then everyone order 104 of them.

You, Sir, actually bring a great idea to the table.

reaper · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 08:47:29 »

Quote from: calavera;353068

This is really getting out of hand. What's next, the entire cast of Simpsons on each key cap perhaps?

I'm in for a Homer keycap. =D

Findecanor · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 10:28:28 »

I want a key set in Aurebesh:

The reason why I found this board was that I wanted to mod a keyboard into a Star Wars-themed keyboard.

curzen · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 10:57:03 »

I'd be more excited about white on black, but I'm in general interested in Empire 'windows' keys. Or Star Wars themed keys in general.

noodles256 · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 12:26:54 »

yummy

godofdeath · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 14:39:40 »

cinnabun hair style leila please

tarc · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 19:55:11 »

Empire logo, interest me yes it does!

White on black, white on red would be nice also...

daerid · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 20:07:02 »

I think the three colors we'd need are Black on White (for black kb's with white keys), White on Black (for the reverse), and Black on Red (to match the Imperial Guard colors). You can do Red & White too if you want to rock the Rebellion colors, but who wants to do that :-P

False_Dmitry_II · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 22:06:16 »

Depends on the red for the keys. There's a chance I'd prefer red on black to black on red. But like I said, depends on the red.

Such imperial stuff would be great for my das (which is in the mail) since people already call it das vader anyway.

Wibox · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 30 May 2011, 22:11:36 »

I prefer black on white but I'll definitely take one regardless of the colors you all decide on.

curzen · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 07:53:26 »

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I prefer black on white but I'll definitely take one regardless of the colors you all decide on.

PS: same, unless they really look like ass. Can always change out the rest of the keys to match the star wars ones XD. Mainly interested in 1.5 width Windows key replacements though. ESC, not so much.

HaveANiceDay · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 09:14:27 »

Stormtrooper helmet. Do it.

daerid · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 12:20:10 »

Well, I've never done any kind of group buy, and don't really have the contacts to pull one off. Maybe imsto or somebody else who's done successful group buys before?

gimpster · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 13:26:26 »

Quote from: ripster;353718

The Group Buys subforum is littered with great ideas that never saw the light of day.

Amen to that. But I'd be in for 1 of each if you do it. I would say to keep it simple you need the following color combos:

black-on-white (imperial)
white-on-black (imperial and rebel)
red-on-white (rebel)

Personally, I think the red on white would look pimp. And white for the red-on-white should be a really BRIGHT white, like the WCK from here:

demik · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 05 June 2011, 22:51:01 »

id LOVE to own a couple imperial forces keys

Oqsy · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 05 June 2011, 23:48:13 »

the_buff · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 06 June 2011, 14:44:31 »

I'm in for 4 in gimpsters color choices.

I know escape keys are everyone's favorite group buy item, but what about getting these in control keys (Filco/Rosewill/Leopold) so that I can have two imperial logos or two rebel logos CONTROLLING my keyboard.

slueth · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 06 June 2011, 14:58:22 »

hmm how about rebels right cntrl and left cntrl is imperial

n12 · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 07 June 2011, 10:59:01 »

I'd take one of each.

daerid · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 07 June 2011, 11:23:18 »

I'd take probably 3 of each. Think Signature Plastics would be a good way to go on these? I'll see if I can get a quote from them.

the_buff · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 07 June 2011, 17:21:37 »

Is it kosher to use someone else's svg files?

REBEL
http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/7/71/Redstarbird.svg

IMPERIAL
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080220004325/starwars/images/2/2e/Imperial_Emblem.svg

daerid · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 07 June 2011, 17:44:07 »

Quote from: the_buff;356963

Is it kosher to use someone else's svg files?

REBEL
http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/7/71/Redstarbird.svg

IMPERIAL
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080220004325/starwars/images/2/2e/Imperial_Emblem.svg

Dude, those are perfect!

daerid · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 07 June 2011, 17:45:03 »

Quote from: the_buff;356358

I'm in for 4 in gimpsters color choices.

I know escape keys are everyone's favorite group buy item, but what about getting these in control keys (Filco/Rosewill/Leopold) so that I can have two imperial logos or two rebel logos CONTROLLING my keyboard.

Personally I was thinking originally of doing a run of 1.25 keys (ctrl/alt/win), as I wanted them to replace my windows/meta key.

gimpster · « **Reply #32 on:** Tue, 07 June 2011, 21:36:52 »

Modifier keys sound cool to me.

sealcouch · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 01:55:50 »

Agreed. Modifiers would kick ass.

Findecanor · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 03:33:07 »

Replacements for the Windows keys would be perfect... as Microsoft has been likened to an Evil Empire ...

Quote from: daerid;356977

Dude, those are perfect!

The Imperial logo is a little bit off. Most importantly, within the innermost circle, the white and black segments should be the same size.

Here is a close-up photo of an original helmet from the Star Wars movies, taken by a fan during an exhibit. I think that it is from a Death Star gunner's helmet.
Note that the decal has been cut on the right side for better fit on the spherical surface of the helmet.

The proportions are quite easy to see, however.

7bit · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 05:27:55 »

Quote from: ripster;356794

Somebody should just post the Signature Doubleshot ESC key pricing at different volumes. I only got quotes for the spherical key style.

$50 Setup fee
You supply a SVG file (vector graphics only)
Cherry MX Sphericals (like their Novelty keys but with Cherry MX stem)

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50 pcs $2.43 / each
75 pcs $1.75 / each
100 pcs $1.41 / each
250 pcs $0.80 / each

The setup fee is only $25 per graphic.
$1.21 for 100 keys (in Round 3 it went down to $0.49 for a 1-unit key, no matter how many (25 minimum)).

7bit · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 05:40:40 »

Quote from: the_buff;356963

Is it kosher to use someone else's svg files?

Ask your Rabbi!

woody · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 06:22:37 »

7bit, could you share some more bits of truth - if I were to order custom SP MX spherical keycaps with SVG graphic, do they have different profiles for the different rows?

Mark one beer for each SP-related question you've answered me so far. Expect to receive them in Berlin someday.

7bit · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 07:47:23 »

Quote from: woody;357256

7bit, could you share some more bits of truth - if I were to order custom SP MX spherical keycaps with SVG graphic, do they have different profiles for the different rows?

Mark one beer for each SP-related question you've answered me so far. Expect to receive them in Berlin someday.

There exist spericals (DSA-family) which a low profile which is the same accross rows.

The high profile (SA-family) differs accross rows, except that there exist only row 3 keys larger than 1 unit (ie stagering is only for 1 unit keys).

FS: 1 voller Bierkasten.

woody · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 08:34:28 »

Quote from: 7bit;357280

There exist spericals (DSA-family) which a low profile which is the same accross rows.

The high profile (SA-family) differs accross rows, except that there exist only row 3 keys larger than 1 unit (ie stagering is only for 1 unit keys).

Ugh, what a mess. Does that mean that DSA has the proper (like DCS) modifier sizes?

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FS: 1 voller Bierkasten.

You can always convert ... to a different liquor.

7bit · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 09:00:05 »

Quote from: woody;357282

Ugh, what a mess. Does that mean that DSA has the proper (like DCS) modifier sizes?

DSA is all rows are the same, like IBM, which is great for Dvorakians and Colemakiens, etc.
There exist all modifier sizes. Could be a problem with specific space bars.

SA all rows are different, but keys larger than 1 unit exist only in Row 3. I hopefully get test samples for the whole keyboard soon, so I can test if it is OK to have the modifiers all from row 3, or not.

Quote from: woody;357282

You can always convert ... to a different liquor.

Bring some Bulgarian Wine!

7bit · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 09:34:33 »

Quote from: ripster;357289

I use Bulgarian wine as a paint solvent.

What made you think I wanted to drink the wine?

Quote from: ripster;357289

Should I be ashamed that as a Star Wars Geek I recognized the Rebel symbol but not the Imperial one?

Did not recognize either of them. Must be from the newer films ...

7bit · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 10:05:41 »

Quote from: ripster;357295

Nah, the Rebel one has been around a LOOOOOnnnnnggggg time.
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"Princess Leia, you've got a tatoo?"

the_buff · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 14:10:15 »

Okay, as Findecanor pointed out, all of the Imperial svg files I found were a little off--so I made one.

Now someone has to really start this group buy.

http://researchbuff.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/ImperialWhiteonBlack.svg

http://researchbuff.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/ImperialBlackonWhite.svg

daerid · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 20:49:55 »

Yay, I got some actual interest! If we can get this off the ground, I'd be willing to cover the setup fees personally to keep costs down for e'rybody else

noodles256 · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 21:35:00 »

we wouldn't ask that of you. No need to lose money to please.

very honorable sacrifice though.

gimpster · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 21:39:30 »

Quote from: noodles256;357680

we wouldn't ask that of you. No need to lose money to please.

very honorable sacrifice though.

Agreed. I would rather you just sacrifice your time to sort key caps than money to pay for setup fees.

woody · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 09 June 2011, 04:17:39 »

Quote from: 7bit;357285

DSA is all rows are the same, like IBM, which is great for Dvorakians and Colemakiens, etc.
There exist all modifier sizes. Could be a problem with specific space bars.

What about MX stem positions? I target the Filco.

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I hopefully get test samples for the whole keyboard soon

Is it possible to get DSA samples, too? The problem is, if DSA can't populate all Filco modifiers and spacebar, the difference in height will be most likely pretty disgusting and annoying.

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Bring some Bulgarian Wine!

Ripster is kinda right. Except for some export brands, the rest is not interesting. Homemade wine and harder liquor, on the other hand, is excellent if done by the proper people.

the_buff · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 09 June 2011, 11:23:47 »

You got me interested. Just let me know the size you decide (hopefully rosewill bottom row modifier replacements), and I'll let you know how many I'm in for.

7bit · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 09 June 2011, 11:55:36 »

Quote from: the_buff;357414

Okay, as Findecanor pointed out, all of the Imperial svg files I found were a little off--so I made one.

Now someone has to really start this group buy.

http://researchbuff.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/ImperialWhiteonBlack.svg

http://researchbuff.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/ImperialBlackonWhite.svg

We need only one of these 2.

If you take ImperialWhiteonBlack.svg, please remove all the black areas.

the_buff · « **Reply #50 on:** Thu, 09 June 2011, 15:55:51 »

I put up both just so people could see what it would look like in either color.

Are there any other requirements for the svg image? Such as that there only be one shape, or all lines be continous? I kind of cheated on the design and it works visually but I'm not sure if it would translate well to a CNC machine.

If you look at the black on white image...all of the "white" shapes are actually traced shapes. The black is created by those white shapes being laid over a "black" circle. That black circle is a little larger than the outside white shapes giving the appearance of a black ring on the edge of the logo.

I'm not sure if that is enough for Signature to work with, or if I need to outline that outer circle shape as well.

7bit · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 09 June 2011, 16:12:20 »

Quote from: the_buff;358046

I put up both just so people could see what it would look like in either color.

Are there any other requirements for the svg image? Such as that there only be one shape, or all lines be continous? I kind of cheated on the design and it works visually but I'm not sure if it would translate well to a CNC machine.

If you look at the black on white image...all of the "white" shapes are actually traced shapes. The black is created by those white shapes being laid over a "black" circle. That black circle is a little larger than the outside white shapes giving the appearance of a black ring on the edge of the logo.

I'm not sure if that is enough for Signature to work with, or if I need to outline that outer circle shape as well.

`

All shapes must be in one color, the rest is transparent.

Tavisto · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 09 June 2011, 16:36:38 »

I would be interested in a few of these.

4x Imperial Windows keys for sure, preferably white logo on a black key.

Is the rebel logo still in the mix? If so I would want 2x Imperial windows keys and 2x Rebel windows keys.

daerid · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 09 June 2011, 19:34:11 »

I'd probably get 8x of these, 4 black on white, 4 white on black.

the_buff · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 10 June 2011, 13:41:11 »

Okay, I fixed the svg files--again.

Rebel

Imperial

Thinking these colors for the four keys.
[ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ] 19028[/ATTACH] [ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ] 19029[/ATTACH] [ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ] 19031[/ATTACH] [ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ] 19030[/ATTACH]

Thoughts?

daerid are you going to get a quote on 100 modifier keys (window key replacements) for all four colors?

7bit · « **Reply #55 on:** Fri, 10 June 2011, 14:46:34 »

Quote from: the_buff;358570

Okay, I fixed the svg files--again.

Rebel

Imperial

Thinking these colors for the four keys.
(Attachment Link) 19028[/ATTACH] (Attachment Link) 19029[/ATTACH] (Attachment Link) 19031[/ATTACH] (Attachment Link) 19030[/ATTACH]

Thoughts?

daerid are you going to get a quote on 100 modifier keys (window key replacements) for all four colors?

Great!

Both should be doable.

Do you want it included in the Round 4 group buy?

daerid · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 10 June 2011, 14:48:26 »

If that would be cheaper than a custom run from SP, sure. When is round 4 starting, anyways?

the_buff · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 10 June 2011, 16:27:34 »

Quote from: ripster;358658

I want the next order form to be in the form of pictures.

More international friendly too.

Agreed.

I've been lurking here for a while and I still haven't figured the group buys. I'm under the impression that there are extras sets of keys from the group buys that are for sale, but there's no obvious way to tell.

Maybe instead of a forum approach the group buys should each get their own wiki page? Can you do polls on a wiki page?

cactux · « **Reply #58 on:** Sat, 11 June 2011, 08:11:28 »

Why buying only a few keycaps if you can have the whole star wars keyboard:bump2:?

7bit · « **Reply #59 on:** Sat, 11 June 2011, 09:01:13 »

Quote from: daerid;358604

If that would be cheaper than a custom run from SP, sure. When is round 4 starting, anyways?

End of June 2011

Quote from: ripster;358658

I want the next order form to be in the form of pictures.

More international friendly too.

Even more 'international friendly'?

I supported spacial layouts for the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colemakistan, Denmark, Dvorakia, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Slovenija, Texas, United Kingdom, USA, Wales.

Quote from: ripster;358681

Group Key Buy One was so simple. Then Group Key Buy Three got kinda complicated.
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How comes you've got a picture of me and my collection of Perl scripts?

the_buff · « **Reply #60 on:** Sat, 11 June 2011, 11:21:11 »

Quote from: 7bit;358957

End of June 2011
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About how long does the process take beginning to end? Those group buy threads look unwieldy long.

Quote from: 7bit;358957

Even more 'international friendly'?
I supported spacial layouts for the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colemakistan, Denmark, Dvorakia, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Slovenija, Texas, United Kingdom, USA, Wales.

That may be TOO international friendly. I visited Colemakistan once, locals aren't nearly as nice as the Dvorakies.

I realize Texas would like to consider themselves a separate country, but it's a little too late. They missed the annexation party by over 100 years.

the_buff · « **Reply #61 on:** Sat, 11 June 2011, 11:23:09 »

Quote from: cactux;358948

Why buying only a few keycaps if you can have the whole star wars keyboard:bump2:?

It is tacky...I mean tactile.

xbb · « **Reply #62 on:** Sat, 11 June 2011, 14:10:47 »

Quote from: 7bit;358957

Even more 'international friendly'?

I supported spacial layouts for the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colemakistan, Denmark, Dvorakia, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Slovenija, Texas, United Kingdom, USA, Wales.

Don't forget italian and neapolitan layouts!

7bit · « **Reply #63 on:** Sat, 11 June 2011, 14:42:16 »

Quote from: xbb;359047

Don't forget italian and neapolitan layouts!

The list above is what we had in Round 3.

What is the difference between Italian an Neapolitan layout?

Mr. Perfect · « **Reply #64 on:** Sat, 11 June 2011, 21:55:31 »

Well that's a silly question. Neapolitian layout consists of one third each of chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. I have no idea what the Signature Plastics color codes are for it, though.

didjamatic · « **Reply #65 on:** Sat, 11 June 2011, 22:46:59 »

I'll take a set of Padme F and J keys.

didjamatic · « **Reply #66 on:** Sat, 11 June 2011, 23:02:26 »

There are some red carpet shots that leave nothing to the imagination, prob NSFGH. But then again I've seen some pretty surprising things on here by accident, which looks bad when I'm on the porn report from our internet filter at work.

As for the Star Wars keys, I'm in on any that someone wants to make. Maybe clickclack can make a Spirit of Jedi series.

sealcouch · « **Reply #67 on:** Sun, 12 June 2011, 00:42:35 »

TAME YOU SAY?!

the_buff · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 12 June 2011, 09:08:33 »

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TAME YOU SAY?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=r2n3lBUElrM#t=7s

Findecanor · « **Reply #69 on:** Sun, 12 June 2011, 13:01:43 »

Quote from: ripster;359277

I don't remember Natalie Portman having boobs like that.

In the animated Clone Wars series, all women have bigger boobs than in real life and erect nipples all the time, including Padmé in that outfit. Quite ridiculous.

HaveANiceDay · « **Reply #70 on:** Mon, 13 June 2011, 11:51:56 »

Quote from: Findecanor;359514

In the animated Clone Wars series, all women have bigger boobs than in real life and erect nipples all the time, including Padmé in that outfit. Quite ridiculous.

I, personally, approve of their choice.

daerid · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 13 June 2011, 12:32:48 »

Quote from: Findecanor;359514

Quite ridiculous.

Are you sure that's the word you wanted to use?

the_buff · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 14 June 2011, 17:06:57 »

Quote from: ripster;353718

The Group Buys subforum is littered with great ideas that never saw the light of day.

As this gets pushed further and further down the front page--I'm beginning to fear that you speak the truth.

Speaking of good ideas. It seems obvious to me--we need a space invaders space bar. Am I right or am I right? Right? Right.

gimpster · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 14 June 2011, 18:26:42 »

I'm in for 2 space invaders space bars.

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 14 June 2011, 19:19:37 »

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Signature Plastics can do anything special (read: double shot) with the space bars, unless pad-printing is okay.

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 14 June 2011, 19:25:08 »

Quote from: ripster;360832

Star Wars Space Bar.
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Clearly that is a cantina.

gimpster · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 14 June 2011, 22:06:00 »

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I thought those were Mexican?
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Goddammit the text is in the way!!!:tsk:

the_buff · « **Reply #77 on:** Wed, 15 June 2011, 01:14:24 »

Quote from: DaemonRaccoon;360829

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Signature Plastics can do anything special (read: double shot) with the space bars, unless pad-printing is okay.

Can't do 2-shot space bars? That's just lazy on their part. The space bar is the biggest individual canvas on the keyboard. It seems to be a problem with Signature Plastics. There are people here who would spend $100+ on a set of fancy keys, and yet we have to go to them with ideas for keys? If they aren't actively selling keys to us then someone isn't doing their job.

Surely there has to be someone else in the U.S. who does keyboard keys. If I had more free time I would have already pulled the trigger on an injection molding machine.

And it is a cantina.

gimpster · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 15 June 2011, 02:13:35 »

From what I understand, it's not a question of companies that make keys (because there are others) but a question of who can do double-shot keys and there doesn't appear to be others in the U.S. from what I have seen. Most other key cap manufacturers use screen printing, laser or etched/filled methods of doing the keys, none of which are as durable as double-shot. Dye sublimation (like on Topre keys) is highly durable, but the printing color has to be darker than the key cap color (meaning, no white on black). Kind of leaves you with few options. But I agree, SP should have somebody that's actively cultivating relationships with the modder communities. It could be a good, steady source of income for them.

celery · « **Reply #79 on:** Wed, 15 June 2011, 18:45:33 »

Quote from: the_buff;360983

Can't do 2-shot space bars? That's just lazy on their part. The space bar is the biggest individual canvas on the keyboard. It seems to be a problem with Signature Plastics. There are people here who would spend $100+ on a set of fancy keys, and yet we have to go to them with ideas for keys? If they aren't actively selling keys to us then someone isn't doing their job.

Surely there has to be someone else in the U.S. who does keyboard keys. If I had more free time I would have already pulled the trigger on an injection molding machine.

And it is a cantina.

I like this. Planning on dropping five figures on an injection molding machine and probably a couple thousand more for tooling, and then wondering why SP doesn't care about a hundred bucks of star wars keys.

the_buff · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 18 June 2011, 17:29:44 »

Quote from: celery;361385

I like this. Planning on dropping five figures on an injection molding machine and probably a couple thousand more for tooling, and then wondering why SP doesn't care about a hundred bucks of star wars keys.

Well obviously you wouldn't pay off the equipment on the FIRST run.

hehe

daerid · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 21 June 2011, 13:48:56 »

Man, now that I've got white keys on my Das Keyboard I want these black on white SOOO BAD.

palindrome · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 22 July 2011, 18:02:36 »

That white on black Empire key looks ridiculously awesome.

For what its worth, I'm also interested in a Space Invader key.

Can't wait for Round 4!

palindrome · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 22 July 2011, 18:24:47 »

Cheers ripster! Happy to be here officially. Been lurking on here for quite a while and you and everyone else helped me purchase my first mechanical.

Atenacius · « **Reply #84 on:** Sat, 23 July 2011, 01:05:05 »

I'm hoping the consensus is good. I want both white on black, black on white Imperial keys for sure.

Kasaris · « **Reply #85 on:** Tue, 26 July 2011, 03:00:46 »

I like the idea of the Imperial / Rebel keys, but what about going one step further and having a full keyset made using the Aurebesh lettering from the Star wars movies. I Found this Aurebesh Translation Key on this site which is as close to a full set including symbols as I could find using Google.

Findecanor · « **Reply #86 on:** Tue, 26 July 2011, 03:56:21 »

Here is a better picture of Aurebesh (from Wookieepedia of course ... )

Personally, I would like one with the 'oo', 'ae' and 'oe' forms so that it is consistent with Swedish...
Digits in Aurebesh are the normal ones.

Chobopants · « **Reply #87 on:** Tue, 26 July 2011, 09:22:34 »

Quote from: ripster;353718

The Group Buys subforum is littered with great ideas that never saw the light of day.

Hopefully the amazingly successful Topre keycap group buy will start a new era in GH group buys!

The Solutor · « **Reply #88 on:** Sun, 31 July 2011, 13:42:40 »

Quote from: Findecanor;353145

I want a key set in Aurebesh:

You can always buy a Klingon keyboard

7bit · « **Reply #89 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 01:12:30 »

What kind of colors do you want to have?

I would suggest:
RA (Red)
BDH (Blue)
WA (White)
NN (Black)

palindrome · « **Reply #90 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 01:27:54 »

Quote from: 7bit;392105

What kind of colors do you want to have?

I would suggest:
RA (Red)
BDH (Blue)
WA (White)
NN (Black)

I agree w/ you. Those colors look great.

Imperial key: Black on White, White on Black and if possible, Red on White and White on Red would be amazing. You know, I can also see that grey (GSC) working well, too. I'm assuming you'll have some sort of vote for the final colors, right?

Rebel key: I'll leave to that someone who really wants those keys.

Thanks 7bit!

demik · « **Reply #91 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 01:46:26 »

black on white and white on black for imperial, like stated above.

daerid · « **Reply #92 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 09:28:23 »

Quote from: palindrome;392114

Rebel key: I'll leave to that someone who really wants those keys.

haha too true

Supergleep · « **Reply #93 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 23:51:53 »

I'm definitely in for several of each of these when this happens!

Oqsy · « **Reply #94 on:** Thu, 04 August 2011, 18:53:22 »

Quote from: celery;361385

I like this. Planning on dropping five figures on an injection molding machine and probably a couple thousand more for tooling, and then wondering why SP doesn't care about a hundred bucks of star wars keys.

SP already has the equipment.

the_buff · « **Reply #95 on:** Thu, 04 August 2011, 22:25:49 »

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The blue looks a little bright for the rebel key. Anything darker? I've seen a picture of all the samples floating around, but not sure where to find it again.

And I'm totally going to want six of each when the time actually comes.

TheSoulhunter · « **Reply #96 on:** Fri, 05 August 2011, 16:52:40 »

Quote from: Kasaris;387314

I like the idea of the Imperial / Rebel keys, but what about going one step further and having a full keyset made using the Aurebesh lettering from the Star wars movies. I Found this Aurebesh Translation Key on this site which is as close to a full set including symbols as I could find using Google.

Good idea!

daerid · « **Reply #97 on:** Fri, 05 August 2011, 20:50:33 »

Quote from: TheSoulhunter;393790

Good idea!

Mention this to 7bit. We'd need to get a decent amount of orders in order for it to work. Oh, we'd also need the SVG's for each key :-o

the_buff · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 15 August 2011, 10:00:05 »

Quote from: daerid;393964

Mention this to 7bit. We'd need to get a decent amount of orders in order for it to work. Oh, we'd also need the SVG's for each key :-o

It shouldn't be that hard. I found an Aurebesh TrueType Font file and that should make transition to svg easy--should is the key.

However, an Aurebesh keyboard would be just short of flying a geek flag in my office, but maybe they already know.

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hashbaz · « **Reply #99 on:** Mon, 15 August 2011, 11:03:11 »

I believe it costs something like $25 to create each custom legend, plus the regular cost of making the caps once the mold exists. So you'd need a pretty large group of people buying in to make it economical.

sleeper52 · « **Reply #100 on:** Mon, 15 August 2011, 23:15:56 »

i'm in for ESC and Windows button. Black on White plox =]

Thion · « **Reply #101 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 07:01:26 »

I'd be thrilled about a Func and Row3 key in star wars theme... Aurebesh and / or Klingon Keycaps would be something for WASDKB.

Also, some SWTOR-themed Star Wars Logos would be cool.
> google...

NguyenAdam · « **Reply #102 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 08:05:25 »

Is this still going on?

demik · « **Reply #103 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 09:00:19 »

Nope, copyright issues.

Thion · « **Reply #104 on:** Wed, 18 January 2012, 12:23:59 »

Weren't there some keycaps from a korean site one could order?
Or maybe wasdkeyboards will make those in B/W at least... concerning copyright, are there even grounds if it is a private thing, no profit etc. involved?

hcry4 · « **Reply #105 on:** Wed, 18 January 2012, 12:32:37 »

Probably Chinese, since they don't care about copyright.

Skoobs · « **Reply #106 on:** Wed, 18 January 2012, 12:48:06 »

Quote from: Findecanor;353145

I want a key set in Aurebesh:

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The reason why I found this board was that I wanted to mod a keyboard into a Star Wars-themed keyboard.

i would buy a set of these. hahahaha

Thion · « **Reply #107 on:** Mon, 30 January 2012, 06:57:24 »

I'm asking WASDK how much a simple Aurebesh Set would be... maybe some cool SW themed pics on the modifiers... since the font is GPL (afaik), there wouldn't be any copyright issues...

If its too expensive, it could even become a group buy (1.50$ per cap on 50 orders > ~50$ for the Alpha set).

daerid · « **Reply #108 on:** Mon, 06 February 2012, 11:40:02 »

I contacted WASD about these, and they said it shouldn't be a problem. You can order a custom set of keycaps using their designer for around $60

telepete · « **Reply #109 on:** Mon, 06 February 2012, 14:10:11 »

Drool... I always wanted that keyboard that has Klingon text (they seem rare as hell). Now I can have one for $60? For real? I'd buy the Aurebesh set as well. Hopefully a GB happens.

duncan · « **Reply #110 on:** Tue, 14 February 2012, 05:57:05 »

Quote from: telepete;507424

Hopefully a GB happens.

Am I missing something here?

I read the earlier posts as saying that WASD keyboards (check the vendor forums for details) will make you a set for $60.
If you think that is cheap go get 'em tiger.
No need to wait for a GB.

But maybe I am missing the point of what you were saying?

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