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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: yehoshuaf on Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:38:44

Title: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (now with give away!)
Post by: yehoshuaf on Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:38:44

I'm working on cncing a wooden dsa profile keycap set, but I'm in need of a spacebar model. Just the top, really. Can you guys help?

I'd prefer one that is level and 6.25x, but I can adjust the size.

Here are pictures of the project to encourage help. :D

The letters are engraved using a V-bit, and then wood putty is smooshed inside. After it dries I sand, clear coat, and polish.

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: Tindron on Mon, 15 September 2014, 17:22:17

Is that a wooden case as well?

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 15 September 2014, 21:02:41

Wow, dude, great job!

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 15 September 2014, 21:40:12

This makes me wish I had a CnC machine.  All my wood caps have been done by hand.

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: Badwrench on Mon, 15 September 2014, 21:55:16

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 15 September 2014, 21:40:12

This makes me wish I had a CnC machine.  All my wood caps have been done by hand.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-3020-DESKTOP-ROUTER-ENGRAVER-DRILLING-MILLING-ENGRAVING-MACHINE-CNC-g-/180834936046 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-3020-DESKTOP-ROUTER-ENGRAVER-DRILLING-MILLING-ENGRAVING-MACHINE-CNC-g-/180834936046)

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: yehoshuaf on Tue, 16 September 2014, 11:15:15

@Tindron, why yes it is. It's a custom keyboard made from cedar.

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 16 September 2014, 14:52:07

Quote from: yehoshuaf on Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:38:44

I'm working on cncing a wooden dsa profile keycap set, but I'm in need of a spacebar model. Just the top, really. Can you guys help?

I'd prefer one that is level and 6.25x, but I can adjust the size.

Here are pictures of the project to encourage help. :D

The letters are engraved using a V-bit, and then wood putty is smooshed inside. After it dries I sand, clear coat, and polish.

Wow that is awesome!

Do you need like a 3D render of a spacebar? I will look, but these are some 3D models of cherry MX caps. You might want to talk to the OP about the files.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=32448.0

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: yehoshuaf on Wed, 17 September 2014, 12:52:15

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: yehoshuaf on Mon, 22 September 2014, 10:52:15

In order to help motivate the community to produce a freely available DSA-style 6.25 spacebar model, I have created the **** button. A wooden engraved keycap. Whoever produces a model that meets with my satisfaction will be the new owner of the **** button. No shipping fees required. :)

http://imgur.com/a/jlwX9

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Mon, 22 September 2014, 10:59:35

Quote from: yehoshuaf on Mon, 22 September 2014, 10:52:15

In order to help motivate the community to produce a freely available DSA-style 6.25 spacebar model, I have created the **** button. A wooden engraved keycap. Whoever produces a model that meets with my satisfaction will be the new owner of the **** button. No shipping fees required. :)

http://imgur.com/a/jlwX9

So you just need a dsa spacebar... ?

I've got one if you're still looking.

Title: Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
Post by: yehoshuaf on Mon, 22 September 2014, 11:13:55

I'm looking for a 3D model that I can use to CNC my own.