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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: themitch22 on Sun, 22 June 2014, 13:29:18

Title: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: themitch22 on Sun, 22 June 2014, 13:29:18

(http://i.imgur.com/iySuOqD.jpg)

I did a few layers of base coat Krylon white paint+primer after sanding it down as well as I could to get the logos and rubber coating off. Then I used Krylon Hammered Copper for the case.

The keys are sanded and going to get a base coat soon, I'm going to use another metalic color on them.

I'm looking into different types of wood veneer like mohagany to laminate on the top of the keycaps so I get a nice texture and feel to the keys for a classic look. I'm not going for steam punk, I'm going more for something comfortable and stands out.

I bought and testing a Handheld Scientific bluetooth adapter but that didn't work with the QFR unfortunately. Now, I plan on wiring a custom Teensy controller for bluetooth so I can use it with my tablet and laptop wirelessly.

This is my first keyboard mod and I'm excited how it will turn out.

Title: Re: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: franklima260 on Wed, 23 July 2014, 21:34:26

Great keyboard Mitch how is it coming :)

Title: Re: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: HotKillerZzz on Fri, 25 July 2014, 22:06:21

Quote from: themitch22 on Sun, 22 June 2014, 13:29:18

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/iySuOqD.jpg)

I did a few layers of base coat Krylon white paint+primer after sanding it down as well as I could to get the logos and rubber coating off. Then I used Krylon Hammered Copper for the case.

The keys are sanded and going to get a base coat soon, I'm going to use another metalic color on them.

I'm looking into different types of wood veneer like mohagany to laminate on the top of the keycaps so I get a nice texture and feel to the keys for a classic look. I'm not going for steam punk, I'm going more for something comfortable and stands out.

I bought and testing a Handheld Scientific bluetooth adapter but that didn't work with the QFR unfortunately. Now, I plan on wiring a custom Teensy controller for bluetooth so I can use it with my tablet and laptop wirelessly.

This is my first keyboard mod and I'm excited how it will turn out.

So you are going to sand your keycaps and paint them?

Title: Re: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 26 July 2014, 02:47:53

Quote from: HotKillerZzz on Fri, 25 July 2014, 22:06:21

Quote from: themitch22 on Sun, 22 June 2014, 13:29:18

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/iySuOqD.jpg)

I did a few layers of base coat Krylon white paint+primer after sanding it down as well as I could to get the logos and rubber coating off. Then I used Krylon Hammered Copper for the case.

The keys are sanded and going to get a base coat soon, I'm going to use another metalic color on them.

I'm looking into different types of wood veneer like mohagany to laminate on the top of the keycaps so I get a nice texture and feel to the keys for a classic look. I'm not going for steam punk, I'm going more for something comfortable and stands out.

I bought and testing a Handheld Scientific bluetooth adapter but that didn't work with the QFR unfortunately. Now, I plan on wiring a custom Teensy controller for bluetooth so I can use it with my tablet and laptop wirelessly.

This is my first keyboard mod and I'm excited how it will turn out.

So you are going to sand your keycaps and paint them?

That's kinda what OP said :p

A month later - any progress?

I think this is going to turn out just a little bit steampunky ;)

Title: Re: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: themitch22 on Sun, 27 July 2014, 16:34:41

Yes, progress and failure.

It turned out looking great, problem is the paint wore really quickly from my fingers and throwing it in a bag. I abandoned the whole painting the key thing, the clear coat started sticking to my fingers, I'm guessing I should have sanded more between every coating.

Here's the album of how it turned out:
http://imgur.com/a/KUMzl

I ordered some blank white PBT keycaps and just going to go with standard blank keycaps and a painted case.

Title: Re: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 27 July 2014, 20:20:02

You're right - that does look more woody than steampunky - looks good :)

Title: Re: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: cbot on Wed, 30 July 2014, 21:30:48

Very glittery. I love it!

Title: Re: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: barkinos98 on Mon, 04 August 2014, 15:56:16

Love it man, I'm going to soon buy a QFR and make a nice champagne gold colored one off thing  :thumb:

Title: Re: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 04 August 2014, 17:03:11

Quote from: barkinos98 on Mon, 04 August 2014, 15:56:16

Love it man, I'm going to soon buy a QFR and make a nice champagne gold colored one off thing  :thumb:

Until someone copies it ;)

Title: Re: Copper/Wood QFR project.
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 04 August 2014, 17:08:17

I've used that hammered copper spraypaint on a NERF gun mod I did for a friend. Turned out awesome, too.