Author Topic: [GB] RAMA Tactile Aluminium Keycap - ORDER IN PROCESS! (Read 16248 times)

KingRama · « **on:** Fri, 22 January 2016, 03:00:53 »

UPDATE! ORDER IN PROCESS!
UPDATE! DISCOUNT RATE TABLE BELOW :3 ORDER HERE:http://www.rama.works/store/
Shipping to the United States is a flat-rate of $10 USD using AusPost Registered Post international https://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/calculate-postage-delivery-times/#/option/international/AU/US
Free shipping with orders of $70(or 2 caps) or over with the coupon FREESHIP

ORDERS WILL NOT BE FULFILLED UNTIL MANUFACTURING COSTS ARE MET BY THE 1^ST OF MARCH. AS SOON AS MANUFACTURING COSTS ARE MET, THE CAP WILL BE PRODUCED THEN SENT OUT. IF SUFFICIENT ORDERS ARE NOT MET BY THE 1^ST OF MARCH, FULL REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. MONEY WILL STAY IN MY STRIPE ACCOUNT FOR EASY REFUNDS. THANKYOU!

You can order as follows:

Red (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

Orange (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

Green (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

Blue (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

Yellow (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

Black (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

Raw $35 USD + Shipping

After expressed interest in editions that match existing sets... now introducing...
MIAMI+HYPERFUSE EDITION (THANKS BUNNYLAKE!!!)MIAMI (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

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

HYPERFUSE (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

DISCOUNTS:

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%

Hi guys, after much review and feedback through another thread on GeekHack and other keyboard communities on a keycap I prototyped and originally had planned to sell for a small batch (15 units) I had found that the price was way to astronomic and outrageous (and agreeably so on my behalf). I have decided to move onto conducting a group buy. It is a keycap machined from Aluminium then coated with a matte paint. Pictures can be seen below:

Here are some pics:
Attached to a keyboard:

*THUMP* Seriously, this thing makes a nice sound

Hallmarking on the base of the key

Top of the key

Front of the cap

Cross-section

The extra wall thickness on the top of the cap gives the cap a lot of extra weight and oomph when pressed! *THUMP*

Here's a video of how it sounds in comparison to an ABS key (on MX Blue). NOTE: this is a prototype version of the keycap! There have been changes made to it since the video ^__^

Packaging
NOTE: This is the prototype packaging!!

Want to see more?
Click here: http://www.rama.works/#/rama-aluminium-wave-key-cap-r-01/

Order now!
Click here: http://www.rama.works/store/

Review! (Thanks Glenmael)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79224.0

Thanks for reading!

UPDATE! 15/02
The design has been adjusted to fit inside a Topre/MX Slider as per requested by Qazeqaz!

KingRama · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 02:00:49 »

Also selling Special Edition prints in A4/A3/A2 sizes. These are not as a GroupBuy - they will be shipped as ordered.
These are printed using Epson's Ultrachrome HDR Inks on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper. NOT FRAMED!

Shop here: http://rama.works/store/

x9Memoriez · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 07:07:16 »

AH! Was waiting for these since the little rumble with your manufacturer last week.

Since you mentioned 10usd to CONUS, Anny idea for shipping locally within AU?

Either way, I'll be watching to see if my funds support it

Grats on finally coming through!

KingRama · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 07:20:56 »

Quote from: x9Memoriez on Sun, 24 January 2016, 07:07:16

AH! Was waiting for these since the little rumble with your manufacturer last week.

Since you mentioned 10usd to CONUS, Anny idea for shipping locally within AU?

Either way, I'll be watching to see if my funds support it

Grats on finally coming through!

Yo dude! Yeah I'm so happy I got it sorted out too

Shipping within AUS is $4USD (roughly $5.70AUD) using AusPost Parcel Post ^_^

Thanks! Cut-off date is March 1^st, will be refunding then if orders aren't sufficient to cover manufacturing

hwood34 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 15:14:15 »

Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 24 January 2016, 02:00:49

Also selling Special Edition prints in A4/A3/A2 sizes. These are not as a GroupBuy - they will be shipped as ordered.
These are printed using Epson's Ultrachrome HDR Inks on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper. NOT FRAMED!

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Shop here: http://rama.works/store/

I think without the branding these might be more popular. I do really like the little box in the right, if these were made for some other board I would definitely be interested

Glenmael · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 15:18:09 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 24 January 2016, 15:14:15

Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 24 January 2016, 02:00:49
Also selling Special Edition prints in A4/A3/A2 sizes. These are not as a GroupBuy - they will be shipped as ordered.
These are printed using Epson's Ultrachrome HDR Inks on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper. NOT FRAMED!

Show Image

Shop here: http://rama.works/store/

I think without the branding these might be more popular. I do really like the little box in the right, if these were made for some other board I would definitely be interested

More boards +1 and maybe an option to have the RAMA ESC or normal?

Also, lets get a purple color option pl0x :cool:

KingRama · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 17:25:38 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 24 January 2016, 15:14:15

I think without the branding these might be more popular. I do really like the little box in the right, if these were made for some other board I would definitely be interested

Granted - branding removed!

What board would you be interested in seeing? I'd be happy to make them

Quote from: Glenmael on Sun, 24 January 2016, 15:18:09

More boards +1 and maybe an option to have the RAMA ESC or normal?

Also, lets get a purple color option pl0x

More colors incoming ^_^ RAMA ESC removed

hwood34 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 17:36:01 »

Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 24 January 2016, 17:25:38

Granted - branding removed!
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What board would you be interested in seeing? I'd be happy to make them :D

Anyway you could just do a generic TKL?

KingRama · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 17:47:01 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 24 January 2016, 17:36:01

Anyway you could just do a generic TKL?

Absolutely, I'll get onto it when I get some free time ^_^

KingRama · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 24 January 2016, 20:22:27 »

New colour posters:
WHITE:

BLACK:

KingRama · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 25 January 2016, 02:55:56 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 24 January 2016, 17:36:01

Anyway you could just do a generic TKL?

GRANTED. TKL!

http://rama.works/store

hwood34 · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 25 January 2016, 15:25:24 »

Quote from: KingRama on Mon, 25 January 2016, 02:55:56

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 24 January 2016, 17:36:01
Anyway you could just do a generic TKL?

GRANTED. TKL!
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http://rama.works/store

Wow, those look great!

hwood34 · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 25 January 2016, 15:25:45 »

I'll say this: I'm not a fan of most of the artisans that have come out of this huge explosion of makers, but I do think this really simple, clean design looks awesome and I think these will sell really well

KingRama · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 25 January 2016, 19:41:45 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Mon, 25 January 2016, 15:25:45

I'll say this: I'm not a fan of most of the artisans that have come out of this huge explosion of makers, but I do think this really simple, clean design looks awesome and I think these will sell really well

Aww thanks heaps dude! Appreciate the kind words :3 I like designing simple things and focusing on the details ^_^

Steveenn · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 25 January 2016, 22:31:09 »

Being "raw aluminum" is it truly raw, or does it have some sort of coating to combat oxidization/corrosion?

KingRama · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 25 January 2016, 23:10:15 »

Quote from: Steveenn on Mon, 25 January 2016, 22:31:09

Being "raw aluminum" is it truly raw, or does it have some sort of coating to combat oxidization/corrosion?

Hey Steveenn it's truly raw, no coating - Aluminium has it's own natural coating "Aluminium Oxide" which protects against corrosion, the cap should retain it's appearance for years (lifetime) in the environment it's being used! http://www.aluminiumdesign.net/design-support/aluminium-corrosion-resistance/

Thanks for the question :3

romevi · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 25 January 2016, 23:56:37 »

KingRama · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 26 January 2016, 03:03:41 »

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 25 January 2016, 23:56:37

^___^"

KingRama · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 27 January 2016, 05:10:36 »

After expressed interest in editions that match existing sets... now introducing...
MIAMI+HYPERFUSE EDITION (THANKS BUNNYLAKE!!!)

MIAMI (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

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

HYPERFUSE (Edition of 15) $39 USD + Shipping

KingRama · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 27 January 2016, 17:44:56 »

UPDATE! 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%

KingRama · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 30 January 2016, 20:45:04 »

Review by Glenmael(legend):

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

xondat · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 31 January 2016, 02:19:00 »

Trying not to spend any money at all at the minute but you're making it really hard for me

KingRama · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 31 January 2016, 03:08:28 »

Quote from: xondat on Sun, 31 January 2016, 02:19:00

Trying not to spend any money at all at the minute but you're making it really hard for me

Ahhh, a common predicament for many :S Save your money man ^_^ Regardless of this Groupbuy being successful or not, I will be making caps, hopefully more affordable than these

Groupbuy is closing March 1^STMelbourne time :X

KingRama · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 22:07:14 »

As requested by GeekHack user Qazeqaz

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

Pemdas · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:40:13 »

Love the new colors! Got 1 of the hyperfuse purple and 1 of each of the miami colors

Looking great and thanks for the discount codes!

KingRama · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 05:08:39 »

Quote from: Pemdas on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:40:13

Love the new colors! Got 1 of the hyperfuse purple and 1 of each of the miami colors

Looking great and thanks for the discount codes!

Dudeeeee <3 An email popped up with the order before and my jaw dropped. Thanks heaps for the support!
Getting closer and closer to the goal, really want to send these caps out to people :O Will be throwing in something extra to the order!

Thanks heaps once again man! Appreciate it heaps, cheers!

Pemdas · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 14:58:30 »

Quote from: KingRama on Thu, 04 February 2016, 05:08:39

Dudeeeee <3 An email popped up with the order before and my jaw dropped. Thanks heaps for the support!
Getting closer and closer to the goal, really want to send these caps out to people :O Will be throwing in something extra to the order!

Thanks heaps once again man! Appreciate it heaps, cheers!

Can't wait to try them for myself! I was interested in these keys when they first popped up but sadly didn't see a color that called to me. The new colors though are just PERFECT for my setup

Excited for the final product

KingRama · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 16:46:24 »

Quote from: Pemdas on Thu, 04 February 2016, 14:58:30

Can't wait to try them for myself! I was interested in these keys when they first popped up but sadly didn't see a color that called to me. The new colors though are just PERFECT for my setup

Excited for the final product

Awesome! Glad that these are going to match your setup

Honestly so excited to send them out and start seeing some pics of them on peoples boards, going to be great

!

Thanks once again dude!!

KingRama · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:42 »

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

romevi · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:25:34 »

Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:42

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

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Wait. So one cap can go on both?

naasfu · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:28:46 »

Quote from: romevi on Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:25:34

Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:42
UPDATE!
The design has been adjusted to fit inside a Topre/MX Slider as per requested by Qazeqaz!

Show Image

Wait. So one cap can go on both?

i think he made the change so it can work with novatouch.

looking forward to these. :)

romevi · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:30:05 »

Quote from: naasfu on Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:28:46

Quote from: romevi on Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:25:34
Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:42
UPDATE!
The design has been adjusted to fit inside a Topre/MX Slider as per requested by Qazeqaz!

Show Image

Wait. So one cap can go on both?

i think he made the change so it can work with novatouch.

looking forward to these. :)

Oh...

KingRama · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:36:33 »

Quote from: naasfu on Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:28:46

Quote from: romevi on Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:25:34
Wait. So one cap can go on both?

i think he made the change so it can work with novatouch.

looking forward to these.

Oops sorry for the confusion Romevi, yes Naasfu is correct, it's specifically so it could fit inside the Novatouch sliders.

...however, now that I think about it, I could possible get it to work with both - but looking at the Topre stems (on the cap) they seem to reach down a lot longer - so I'm not sure how stable it would be is the only issue, and it has a positively gradiented mating stem on the inside of the Topre mount, so yeah... TRICKY.

CoolGrayAJ · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 01:16:55 »

Quote from: romevi on Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:25:34

Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:42
UPDATE!
The design has been adjusted to fit inside a Topre/MX Slider as per requested by Qazeqaz!

Show Image

Wait. So one cap can go on both?

LOL I'm glad I wasn't the only one confused by this initially.

KingRama · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 01:25:03 »

Quote from: CoolGrayAJ on Mon, 15 February 2016, 01:16:55

Quote from: romevi on Sun, 14 February 2016, 21:25:34
Quote from: KingRama on Sun, 14 February 2016, 17:18:42
UPDATE!
The design has been adjusted to fit inside a Topre/MX Slider as per requested by Qazeqaz!

Show Image

Wait. So one cap can go on both?

LOL I'm glad I wasn't the only one confused by this initially.

SORRY GUIZE :( Bad wording, bad bad bad! :-[

macharius · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 22 February 2016, 03:39:17 »

Hello Rama, i will join for 1 of these Maimi pink caps and the lovely IMB SSK art

KingRama · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 22 February 2016, 03:55:40 »

Quote from: macharius on Mon, 22 February 2016, 03:39:17

Hello Rama, i will join for 1 of these Maimi pink caps and the lovely IMB SSK art

Aww cheers mate!!

Hope you enjoy the SSK as requested by yourself

And thanks again for the support

For those interested here is the artwork:

KHAANNN · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 22 February 2016, 23:42:21 »

wow, I love the keycap - I've been looking for a contoured keycap for some time, aluminium is a great material choice, as the main problem with a contoured keycap would be sweating and grime build up in-between, but since aluminium is cold, less of an issue

It would be great to see R4 versions of these, if R4 versions were available I would probably buy 4 to use them as arrows
The reason: Integrated arrows in 60%/75%'s benefit a lot from differentiation

(And for future, different sizes for different spots, yet since manufacturing costs are a concern, I'm guessing this is unlikely)

RoastPotatoes · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 23 February 2016, 08:34:06 »

Quote from: KingRama on Mon, 22 February 2016, 03:55:40

Quote from: macharius on Mon, 22 February 2016, 03:39:17
Hello Rama, i will join for 1 of these Maimi pink caps and the lovely IMB SSK art

Aww cheers mate!! Hope you enjoy the SSK as requested by yourself And thanks again for the support

For those interested here is the artwork:
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I love your prints.

KingRama · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 23 February 2016, 16:29:31 »

Quote from: RoastPotatoes on Tue, 23 February 2016, 08:34:06

I love your prints.

Nawh thanks Potatoes! Likewise! Love your prints too man! Very clean

Here's the updated version of the one posted before:

Quote from: KHAANNN on Mon, 22 February 2016, 23:42:21

wow, I love the keycap - I've been looking for a contoured keycap for some time, aluminium is a great material choice, as the main problem with a contoured keycap would be sweating and grime build up in-between, but since aluminium is cold, less of an issue

It would be great to see R4 versions of these, if R4 versions were available I would probably buy 4 to use them as arrows
The reason: Integrated arrows in 60%/75%'s benefit a lot from differentiation

(And for future, different sizes for different spots, yet since manufacturing costs are a concern, I'm guessing this is unlikely)

Aww cheers dude! Yeah, I can see the issue with grime build-up, may act like a soft cheese-grater LOL, we'll see what happens

I'd love to make some arrow key profile ones at some point :S I'll have to cost it out, but yeah, definitely a great idea and I'll look into it in the future

Would you find it weird if they where profiled in their own unique way separate from the other keys? Like if the arrow keys were like a separate entity to the rest of the board in terms of profile?

KingRama · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 24 February 2016, 04:03:42 »

I will be giving away these PCB's with some orders in the GroupBuy, only got 40 of these :E

Based off of the project: https://hackaday.io/project/1265-unhappy-hacking-keyboard then remade in Altium and gave it nicer metric mounting holes + a sexy ground/3v3 plane and and white silkscreen

;3 Just playing around really!

Glenmael · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 24 February 2016, 05:02:06 »

Quote from: KingRama on Wed, 24 February 2016, 04:03:42

I will be giving away these PCB's with some orders in the GroupBuy, only got 40 of these :E

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Based off of the project: https://hackaday.io/project/1265-unhappy-hacking-keyboard then remade in Altium and gave it nicer metric mounting holes + a sexy ground/3v3 plane and and white silkscreen :D ;3 Just playing around really!

Aww man, that's cool as f-

:cool:

naasfu · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 24 February 2016, 05:08:02 »

Quote from: Glenmael on Wed, 24 February 2016, 05:02:06

Quote from: KingRama on Wed, 24 February 2016, 04:03:42
I will be giving away these PCB's with some orders in the GroupBuy, only got 40 of these :E

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Based off of the project: https://hackaday.io/project/1265-unhappy-hacking-keyboard then remade in Altium and gave it nicer metric mounting holes + a sexy ground/3v3 plane and and white silkscreen :D ;3 Just playing around really!

Aww man, that's cool as f-

:cool:

yeah, those look really good and fun to play with. :)

KingRama · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 24 February 2016, 05:27:05 »

Quote from: Glenmael on Wed, 24 February 2016, 05:02:06

Aww man, that's cool as f-

Thanks B

I do really love coloured PCB's

Quote from: naasfu on Wed, 24 February 2016, 05:08:02

yeah, those look really good and fun to play with.

Cheers dude! All credit goes to the original project though, The Unhappy Hacking Keyboard, I just did it as a little side project to learn some new software

Just gotta find some spare time to download Atmel and get it programmed Q_Q"

KingRama · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 20:03:34 »

4 day left! I've ordered more PCB's as an extra giveaway so everyone can have one now!

I'm estimating production will take roughly around 1 week, but massive apologies if it takes longer than expected, I will keep everyone updated throughout the process!

Thank you everyone for the support thus far, been amazing, really <3 Didn't expect to even get 5 orders!

I will be ordering a few extra to give away also, cheers!

KingRama · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 16:44:02 »

UPDATE!

Today is the last day for orders, will be closing them at midnight tonight! Get excited, manufacturing starts this week

romevi · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 16:45:54 »

Quote from: KingRama on Mon, 29 February 2016, 16:44:02

UPDATE!

Today is the last day for orders, will be closing them at midnight tonight! Get excited, manufacturing starts this week
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Man, those are beautiful. Sadly, I have to miss out this time but I hope they come back in the future!

KingRama · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 17:01:54 »

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 29 February 2016, 16:45:54

Man, those are beautiful. Sadly, I have to miss out this time but I hope they come back in the future!

Thanks dude!!

I haven't fully sold all quantities of each special edition, so it will definitely be revisited in the future to sell the leftover quantities of the edition

Topre and buckling spring is the next step

KingRama · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 18:03:01 »

Hi everyone!

GroupBuy has officially closed, and I've submitted the order of 58 keycaps! For those interested, black, red and raw where the most popular! And yellow sold 0 followed by Miami Cyan with 1.

Thank you kindly to everyone who has submitted their order and/or shown their support with my project, I appreciate it greatly :3

I'm estimating I will receive the caps next week, but we will see what happens and I will keep everyone updated!

Once again, THANKYOU! CANNOT WAIT TO SHIP THESE OUT!!!

romevi · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 18:07:41 »

With the next round I definitely plan on getting a raw.

KingRama · « **Reply #50 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 18:10:25 »

Quote from: romevi on Tue, 01 March 2016, 18:07:41

With the next round I definitely plan on getting a raw.

The raw keycap is an ongoing product, so it shall return! I will also be giving one away in a raffle in the next following weeks

I may get also get a few when I do the Topre edition

I will also release the unsold quantities of each colored edition if the interest exists

News:

Author Topic: [GB] RAMA Tactile Aluminium Keycap - ORDER IN PROCESS! (Read 16248 times)