Author Topic: RAMA CNC Aluminium Keycap - SHIPPED! (Read 83065 times)

KingRama · « **Reply #50 on:** Tue, 19 January 2016, 17:56:00 »

Quote from: romevi on Tue, 19 January 2016, 17:51:34

Right? This is the longest and most active I've stayed on a single forum.

Dude, YES! I'm very new to the community, but have been a member to the site for a while :O Got caught up with final year at uni last year and just lurked every now and then. Loving it here!!

KingRama · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 19 January 2016, 21:48:02 »

Quote from: Waateva on Tue, 19 January 2016, 16:50:43

Personally, I would probably like to see orange or red, but an unpainted option would be cool too!

All three are now options and are available for order! :woop:

Waateva · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 19 January 2016, 21:52:47 »

Quote from: KingRama on Tue, 19 January 2016, 21:48:02

Quote from: Waateva on Tue, 19 January 2016, 16:50:43
Personally, I would probably like to see orange or red, but an unpainted option would be cool too!

All three are now options and are available for preorder! :woop:

And more, awesome man! Now I'm definitely sold

KingRama · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 19 January 2016, 23:14:52 »

Quote from: Waateva on Tue, 19 January 2016, 21:52:47

And more, awesome man! Now I'm definitely sold

Wow, awesome!! Thanks dude

I used the colours I chose for a project I did during university as I spent a long time researching colours that worked well and where super vibrant, it's hard to appreciate it over the web, but they're really nice I think

Down the track, I'll perhaps do colours matched to certain existing keycap sets

romevi · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 20 January 2016, 18:18:06 »

Hmm... Raw or blue..?
Decisions, decisions...

KingRama · « **Reply #55 on:** Wed, 20 January 2016, 18:28:31 »

Quote from: romevi on Wed, 20 January 2016, 18:18:06

Hmm... Raw or blue..?
Decisions, decisions...

Difficult choice!

Here's a photo of another product I've made which uses the same colours:

The blue is the same of that on the top button, and the two front buttons are the orange. Hope this gives you an indication of how it looks! It's quite vibrant in person

EDIT:
Video here:

Hope this helps

KingRama · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 20 January 2016, 19:50:29 »

UPDATE! After exploring different packaging options, I have managed to reduce the cost (AGAIN! - woo, savings!). Anyone who has ordered will be refunded the difference. Thankyou!

Here's another image of a product I've designed which utilizes some of the colours used for the keycaps:

The yellow buttons and the red button are the top are the same ^_^

mobbo · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 08:24:17 »

These look fantastic.

Are we limited to the colours you've presented in the OP? If so, will other colours be available in the future?

I would really love one in Cyan or Purple :3

Sorry I must have missed your post above!

Waateva · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 09:44:22 »

Quote from: KingRama on Tue, 19 January 2016, 23:14:52

Quote from: Waateva on Tue, 19 January 2016, 21:52:47
And more, awesome man! Now I'm definitely sold

Wow, awesome!! Thanks dude

I used the colours I chose for a project I did during university as I spent a long time researching colours that worked well and where super vibrant, it's hard to appreciate it over the web, but they're really nice I think

Down the track, I'll perhaps do colours matched to certain existing keycap sets

Do you know what shipping is going to run roughly to get it to the US? And if I order more than one would the shipping stay the same?

Binge · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:00:42 »

You've made this much more affordable! Congratulations and I am tempted now

KingRama · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 16:39:48 »

Quote from: mobbo on Thu, 21 January 2016, 08:24:17

These look fantastic.

Are we limited to the colours you've presented in the OP? If so, will other colours be available in the future?

I would really love one in Cyan or Purple :3

Sorry I must have missed your post above!

Yes, more colors in the future!

Quote from: Waateva on Thu, 21 January 2016, 09:44:22

Do you know what shipping is going to run roughly to get it to the US? And if I order more than one would the shipping stay the same?

Shipping is a flat-rate of $10 USD using AusPost Registered Post international ($21.10 AUD)- https://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/calculate-postage-delivery-times/#/option/international/AU/US- Freeshipping with orders of $80 or over with the coupon (FREESHIP)

Quote from: Binge on Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:00:42

You've made this much more affordable! Congratulations and I am tempted now

Yeah! I'm super happy with the price now

Wouldn't have gotten here without all the input - scrapped some of the super fancy packaging stuff, but it's still gonna have nice packaging ^__^

DAVYtm · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 16:50:48 »

Really neat caps man! Good on you for taking the feedback right away and getting the prices dropped.

KingRama · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:34:02 »

Quote from: DAVYtm on Thu, 21 January 2016, 16:50:48

Really neat caps man! Good on you for taking the feedback right away and getting the prices dropped.

Cheers dude!!

I really value the opinion of everyone, I think it was a big screwup on my behalf by not getting opinions first, just got so excited in the moment you know

But so happy with where it's at now with the pricing!!

Waateva · « **Reply #63 on:** Sat, 30 January 2016, 15:18:03 »

Quote from: KingRama on Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:34:02

Quote from: DAVYtm on Thu, 21 January 2016, 16:50:48
Really neat caps man! Good on you for taking the feedback right away and getting the prices dropped.

Cheers dude!! I really value the opinion of everyone, I think it was a big screwup on my behalf by not getting opinions first, just got so excited in the moment you know
But so happy with where it's at now with the pricing!!

I love the news on the price drop, now lets get MOQ!

KingRama · « **Reply #64 on:** Sat, 30 January 2016, 19:13:22 »

Quote from: Waateva on Sat, 30 January 2016, 15:18:03

I love the news on the price drop, now lets get MOQ!

Let's do it! Goal is to hit MoQ for 100 Units, but I'm willing to hit MoQ for 50 for a greater loss, just want to get these caps out there

Fingers crossed :E

deduction · « **Reply #65 on:** Sun, 31 January 2016, 04:50:32 »

Quote from: KingRama on Sat, 30 January 2016, 19:13:22

Quote from: Waateva on Sat, 30 January 2016, 15:18:03
I love the news on the price drop, now lets get MOQ!

Let's do it! Goal is to hit MoQ for 100 Units, but I'm willing to hit MoQ for 50 for a greater loss, just want to get these caps out there Fingers crossed :E

I"m sure you'll hit your goals! The caps really do look great. Can't wait to receive the pair I ordered. And you know I'll be grabbing the Topres when they're available! Always love to see more matching R1 and R4.

KingRama · « **Reply #66 on:** Sun, 31 January 2016, 05:00:26 »

Quote from: deduction on Sun, 31 January 2016, 04:50:32

I"m sure you'll hit your goals! The caps really do look great. Can't wait to receive the pair I ordered. And you know I'll be grabbing the Topres when they're available! Always love to see more matching R1 and R4.

Yeah I hope so :S Looking meek atm

Really hope I can get them out to you man! Topre will be running irrespective

Oh and thanks heaps for the order and support!! Appreciate it

qazeqaz · « **Reply #67 on:** Sun, 31 January 2016, 11:36:38 »

Are you going to do a space bar by chance? I would love to add it to a layout I am designing in the standard aluminum look. BTW love these things, going to submit an order soon!

KingRama · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 31 January 2016, 17:30:09 »

Quote from: qazeqaz on Sun, 31 January 2016, 11:36:38

Are you going to do a space bar by chance? I would love to add it to a layout I am designing in the standard aluminum look. BTW love these things, going to submit an order soon!

Yo dude, if enough interests exists I'd be happy to make a space bar, but at small quantities it'd be uber expensive :S would need at least 50 to make it economical

Ohhh and awesome! Thanks dude

Appreciate the support :3

KingRama · « **Reply #69 on:** Mon, 01 February 2016, 17:28:45 »

OP UPDATED TO INCLUDE
DISCOUNT RATES:

AMOUNT OF CAPS	CODE	DISCOUNT
2	2CAPS	8.00%
3	3CAPS	12.00%
4	4CAPS	16.00%
5	5CAPS	20.00%
10+	10CAPS	24.00%

REVIEW:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79224.0

And of course the Hyperfuse + Miami Edition key cap! (big thanks to Bunnylake for approving)

MIAMI+HYPERFUSE EDITION

MIAMI (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

MIAMI 2 (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

HYPERFUSE (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

romevi · « **Reply #70 on:** Mon, 01 February 2016, 17:35:29 »

Dang. That purple one is awesome!

KingRama · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 01 February 2016, 17:51:33 »

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 01 February 2016, 17:35:29

Dang. That purple one is awesome!

Aww thanks dood!

Bonus shot of how the MIAMI one would look:

mobbo · « **Reply #72 on:** Mon, 01 February 2016, 18:53:20 »

Daww you didn't have to make those just for me!

danielucf · « **Reply #73 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 15:48:19 »

Can you match Pantone colors?

KingRama · « **Reply #74 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 16:46:18 »

Quote from: mobbo on Mon, 01 February 2016, 18:53:20

Daww you didn't have to make those just for me!

Happy customers = Happy Rama :3

Quote from: danielucf on Wed, 03 February 2016, 15:48:19

Can you match Pantone colors?

Yup! These are painted using Pantone colours. I can make an option on my site for custom color if you're interested?
However, it will unfortunately cost a little bit more as it will need to be painted in it's own separate batch :S hope this is okay

qazeqaz · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 16:56:33 »

I assume you can paint some black as well? What type of paint are you using on these?

KingRama · « **Reply #76 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 16:59:04 »

Quote from: qazeqaz on Wed, 03 February 2016, 16:56:33

I assume you can paint some black as well? What type of paint are you using on these?

Yup, there's actually a black one in the works ATM, I'll have pictures/link up in a few hours actually!

It's a Pantone Uncoated Paint (matte)

qazeqaz · « **Reply #77 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 17:08:32 »

Awesome! Can't wait to see them, torn between aluminum (unpainted), red, and black.

KingRama · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 17:15:31 »

Quote from: qazeqaz on Wed, 03 February 2016, 17:08:32

Awesome! Can't wait to see them, torn between aluminum (unpainted), red, and black.

Okay... apparently black renders quicker than anything else? Well... HERE IT IS!

Oh and difficult choice :/ Roll a dice? :E

Introducing... the black keycap!
http://rama.works/store/rama-al-w-black-kc-mx-se

danielucf · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 01:09:35 »

Pantone 389C was for the ToXiC set. I'd probably buy one of those if the price was right. Eyeballing the purple for HyperFuse as well. Chartreuse is 390C which is similar but could be better.

naasfu · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 02:10:02 »

hey rama, what would the raw version look like? matte or shiny? would it oxidize and possibly end up looking like this:
https://deskthority.net/post6955.html#p6955

i like the simple and clean design of this cap, btw.

KingRama · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 02:43:06 »

Quote from: danielucf on Thu, 04 February 2016, 01:09:35

Pantone 389C was for the ToXiC set. I'd probably buy one of those if the price was right. Eyeballing the purple for HyperFuse as well. Chartreuse is 390C which is similar but could be better.

Hey Danielucf, after thinking about it, it doesn't make sense to do custom colors at these times as I'm selling them as special editions so they retain a resale value :Z Sorry dude! I will later make contact with the creator of the ToXiC set, perhaps after this groupbuy to see if I'm allowed to make a matched key :E
I'm a goose. Yeah dude, I'll sort out a ToXic one for you, inbox you in a bit ^_^

Quote from: naasfu on Thu, 04 February 2016, 02:10:02

hey rama, what would the raw version look like? matte or shiny? would it oxidize and possibly end up looking like this:
https://deskthority.net/post6955.html#p6955

i like the simple and clean design of this cap, btw.

Hey dude thanks!

It's going to be polished aluminium :3 Aluminium naturally protects itself against oxidation, and in the condition it's being kept and used in it should retain it's surface finish (forever) ie: Aluminium cans. Hope this answers your question

ccarlitos2 · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:13:03 »

danielucf is the creator of the toxic set xD just letting you know :3 Bruh your caps are great I love the design!! If I had money I'd buy some lol keep it up! I'm saving some money for a topre key later down the road

KingRama · « **Reply #83 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:29:10 »

Quote from: ccarlitos2 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:13:03

danielucf is the creator of the toxic set xD just letting you know :3 Bruh your caps are great I love the design!! If I had money I'd buy some lol keep it up! I'm saving some money for a topre key later down the road

Oh my god... awkward LOL HAHA. IN that case, I can most definitely make a ToXiC matched cap

Aww thanks dude!!

Haha yeah, save your money B, will keep you updated for the Topre version ^___^ next round fosho'

Glenmael · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:36:44 »

Quote from: KingRama on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:29:10

Quote from: ccarlitos2 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:13:03
danielucf is the creator of the toxic set xD just letting you know :3 Bruh your caps are great I love the design!! If I had money I'd buy some lol keep it up! I'm saving some money for a topre key later down the road

Oh my god... awkward LOL HAHA. IN that case, I can most definitely make a ToXiC matched cap

Aww thanks dude!! Haha yeah, save your money B, will keep you updated for the Topre version ^___^ next round fosho'

ccarlitos2, I cannot tell you how nice these feel irl, you will not be disappointed come Topre time!

ccarlitos2 · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:39:17 »

Quote from: Glenmael on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:36:44

Quote from: KingRama on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:29:10
Quote from: ccarlitos2 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:13:03
danielucf is the creator of the toxic set xD just letting you know :3 Bruh your caps are great I love the design!! If I had money I'd buy some lol keep it up! I'm saving some money for a topre key later down the road

Oh my god... awkward LOL HAHA. IN that case, I can most definitely make a ToXiC matched cap

Aww thanks dude!! Haha yeah, save your money B, will keep you updated for the Topre version ^___^ next round fosho'

ccarlitos2, I cannot tell you how nice these feel irl, you will not be disappointed come Topre time!

I believe it!!! If I didn't have pay for a trip to New York City for my archeology class I totally would have bought one already.

Glenmael · « **Reply #86 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:41:00 »

Quote from: ccarlitos2 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:39:17

Quote from: Glenmael on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:36:44
Quote from: KingRama on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:29:10
Quote from: ccarlitos2 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:13:03
danielucf is the creator of the toxic set xD just letting you know :3 Bruh your caps are great I love the design!! If I had money I'd buy some lol keep it up! I'm saving some money for a topre key later down the road

Oh my god... awkward LOL HAHA. IN that case, I can most definitely make a ToXiC matched cap

Aww thanks dude!! Haha yeah, save your money B, will keep you updated for the Topre version ^___^ next round fosho'

ccarlitos2, I cannot tell you how nice these feel irl, you will not be disappointed come Topre time!

I believe it!!! If I didn't have pay for a trip to New York City for my archeology class I totally would have bought one already.

If there is anything greater than this cap it's archaeology! hope you have a blast dude

KingRama · « **Reply #87 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:57:15 »

Quote from: ccarlitos2 on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:39:17

I believe it!!! If I didn't have pay for a trip to New York City for my archeology class I totally would have bought one already.

Wow, you must be in one hell of an Archaeology class, that sounds like a sick trip dude! :O I can assure you that the trip to New York will be greater then that of this keycap, so money well spent

I'll be around for a while, so there's always next time

+ I will probably have surplus, at this point it doesn't look like I'll be selling all of them

Quote from: Glenmael on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:36:44

ccarlitos2, I cannot tell you how nice these feel irl, you will not be disappointed come Topre time!

<3

Waateva · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 08:01:29 »

Rama, how would I go about adding another keycap to my order? Would you like me to run it through the store or send you an email?

KingRama · « **Reply #89 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 16:20:45 »

Quote from: Waateva on Thu, 04 February 2016, 08:01:29

Rama, how would I go about adding another keycap to my order? Would you like me to run it through the store or send you an email?

Hey man, I can cancel/refund the order and you can reorder it? Does that work for you, is that okay?
Order #00004 correct?

Cheers

naasfu · « **Reply #90 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 02:27:59 »

Quote from: KingRama on Thu, 04 February 2016, 02:43:06

Quote from: naasfu on Thu, 04 February 2016, 02:10:02
hey rama, what would the raw version look like? matte or shiny? would it oxidize and possibly end up looking like this:
https://deskthority.net/post6955.html#p6955

i like the simple and clean design of this cap, btw.

Hey dude thanks! It's going to be polished aluminium :3 Aluminium naturally protects itself against oxidation, and in the condition it's being kept and used in it should retain it's surface finish (forever) ie: Aluminium cans. Hope this answers your question

thanks man. i just ordered raw, hyperfuse purple, and miami pink. hope these can be produced successfully, and i'm looking forward to seeing these in person.

KingRama · « **Reply #91 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 03:20:26 »

Quote from: naasfu on Fri, 05 February 2016, 02:27:59

thanks man. i just ordered raw, hyperfuse purple, and miami pink. hope these can be produced successfully, and i'm looking forward to seeing these in person.

Oh wow, dude, thanks heaps for the order! If I hit my half-goal, I think I can work something out to get these out to people!

Thanks once again so much for the support man!

qazeqaz · « **Reply #92 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 08:04:28 »

How are orders looking currently? I still have to order mine just trying to figure out these keyboard designs. Also did you measure it to see if it fits inside a Topre switch? Wanted to toss an OJ color in a Nova Touch KB!

KingRama · « **Reply #93 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 17:14:49 »

Quote from: qazeqaz on Fri, 05 February 2016, 08:04:28

How are orders looking currently? I still have to order mine just trying to figure out these keyboard designs. Also did you measure it to see if it fits inside a Topre switch? Wanted to toss an OJ color in a Nova Touch KB!

Hey bro! Orders are looking okay ^_^ The version that will be shipped will fit inside the sliders, will make sure!

Cheers :3

Waateva · « **Reply #94 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 16:20:16 »

Quote from: naasfu on Fri, 05 February 2016, 02:27:59

Quote from: KingRama on Thu, 04 February 2016, 02:43:06
Quote from: naasfu on Thu, 04 February 2016, 02:10:02
hey rama, what would the raw version look like? matte or shiny? would it oxidize and possibly end up looking like this:
https://deskthority.net/post6955.html#p6955

i like the simple and clean design of this cap, btw.

Hey dude thanks! It's going to be polished aluminium :3 Aluminium naturally protects itself against oxidation, and in the condition it's being kept and used in it should retain it's surface finish (forever) ie: Aluminium cans. Hope this answers your question

thanks man. i just ordered raw, hyperfuse purple, and miami pink. hope these can be produced successfully, and i'm looking forward to seeing these in person.

I couldn't hold off anymore and added a raw to my order as well, I just love the clean look that will probably end up going with anything

KingRama · « **Reply #95 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 18:49:13 »

Quote from: Waateva on Sat, 06 February 2016, 16:20:16

I couldn't hold off anymore and added a raw to my order as well, I just love the clean look that will probably end up going with anything

Hehe, the raw keycap is going to be pretty awesome - polished!!

Can't wait for you to get a hold of it dude

KingRama · « **Reply #96 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:19 »

UPDATE!
The design has been adjusted to fit inside a Topre/MX Slider as per requested by Qazeqaz!

CoolGrayAJ · « **Reply #97 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 23:27:23 »

Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:19

UPDATE!
The design has been adjusted to fit inside a Topre/MX Slider as per requested by Qazeqaz!

Show Image

Forgive the ignorance, but does "fit inside a Topre/MX Slider" mean I'll need something separate to have this beauty adorn my HHKB? Or will it just fit right in?

KingRama · « **Reply #98 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 23:31:07 »

Quote from: CoolGrayAJ on Sun, 14 February 2016, 23:27:23

Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:19
UPDATE!
The design has been adjusted to fit inside a Topre/MX Slider as per requested by Qazeqaz!

Show Image

Forgive the ignorance, but does "fit inside a Topre/MX Slider" mean I'll need something separate to have this beauty adorn my HHKB? Or will it just fit right in?

No no, apologies for the confusion! It will not directly fit onto a HHKB no :( (well it would, but I'm not sure how stable it would be, it's a possibility)

I've designed it to fit inside a "Hybrid Slider" like the one used in the Coolermaster Novatouch, apparently you can buy these 'sliders' and mod your HHKB with it I believe, but yeah... effort + cost :(

However, I will be releasing a Topre version for the next round! :)

CoolGrayAJ · « **Reply #99 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 23:32:42 »

Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 14 February 2016, 23:31:07

Quote from: CoolGrayAJ on Sun, 14 February 2016, 23:27:23
Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:19
UPDATE!
The design has been adjusted to fit inside a Topre/MX Slider as per requested by Qazeqaz!

Show Image

Forgive the ignorance, but does "fit inside a Topre/MX Slider" mean I'll need something separate to have this beauty adorn my HHKB? Or will it just fit right in?

No no, apologies for the confusion! It will not directly fit onto a HHKB no :(

I've designed it to fit inside a "Hybrid Slider" like the one used in the Coolermaster Novatouch, apparently you can buy these 'sliders' and mod your HHKB with it I believe, but yeah... effort + cost :(
Show Image

However, I will be releasing a Topre version for the next round!

Ahhh! Gotcha! Thanks for clearing that up.

I guess as with some of the other folks in here, I'm DEFINITELY on pins and needles for a Topre. AMAZING work here!

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Author Topic: RAMA CNC Aluminium Keycap - SHIPPED! (Read 83065 times)