Key Cap Creation (Topre Fn)

[Synjin]

That is what I was thinking as well

[btctopre]

For Topre, it's a good way to get stress testing done on the stems as well before entering full production since their durability is one of the last things starting cap makers seem to pay attention to. Read a few instances of people creating a perfectly good-looking Topre cap only to have the stem break on it after a few weeks of use.

[Joey Quinn]

For Topre, it's a good way to get stress testing done on the stems as well before entering full production since their durability is one of the last things starting cap makers seem to pay attention to. Read a few instances of people creating a perfectly good-looking Topre cap only to have the stem break on it after a few weeks of use.

Stress testing is a good idea.

[byker]

For Topre, it's a good way to get stress testing done on the stems as well before entering full production since their durability is one of the last things starting cap makers seem to pay attention to. Read a few instances of people creating a perfectly good-looking Topre cap only to have the stem break on it after a few weeks of use.

Stress testing is a good idea.

I use my hhkb a lot, so I could definitely do some solid stress-testing. Could also see how it holds up to the Canadian weather. 

[FoC_Tow]

Are we doing a everyone willing to do free stress testing raise their hands now?
I just ordered my first HHKB but...

[Synjin]

Wow, some great work so far man! Stoked to see more Topre colors! Orange and Purple hopefully!

Nice OG too! 

Did you mean trans orange or solid orange and the same with purple?

[FoC_Tow]

Wow, some great work so far man! Stoked to see more Topre colors! Orange and Purple hopefully!

Nice OG too! 

Did you mean trans orange or solid orange and the same with purple?

Pretty sure he meant translucent pink... 
<3

But seriously translucent would be amazing Synjin! 

[Synjin]

I'll need a few hours since I have to head to class now but brace yourselves at around 6pm central time trans and not solid then?

[FoC_Tow]

I'll need a few hours since I have to head to class now but brace yourselves at around 6pm central time trans and not solid then?

Ö_Ö
Yaay, excitement!! 

I would definitely vote for translucent, but I don't know if I can make that decision alone...
We need more votes! 

[Sed8op8]

I'll need a few hours since I have to head to class now but brace yourselves at around 6pm central time trans and not solid then?

Definetly excited to see some trans ! Good to hear your going to class synjin and not sitting around all day playing with keyboards and resins  . This is one of the rare occasions where I feel completely comfortable speaking for other people but I'm sure anybody that's posted in this thread would be glad to stress test and review your caps  . Ill definitely be checking this thread later tonight man  and this is great stuff !

[Synjin]

Thanks for the support guys. I I'll be doing the giveaway for reviews and stress testing some time before the end of the week so the less people who have this on notify, the higher your chance of winning is.

[Synjin]

Do an orange one they said, it'll be nice if it was trans they said...

Apologies for the potatoes, these are not completely finished since they haven't been cleaned yet so there are still flashed edges. I also forgot to clean out the mold completely on the long left shift so there is a diff colored plastic on that key. This should be everything but the enter key and space bar for the mods.

[FoC_Tow]

Wooaahhh...

[Synjin]

I don't have the can so these were taken from my phone.

[btctopre]

Looking good. No obvious bubbles and that stem on the Esc is 

[ghostjuggernaut]

Synjin, you make me want to give this a shot. You make it seem so easy. Good looking caps bro, keep up the great work.

[FoC_Tow]

I love that color Synjin! <3

Really like those very vibrant orange colors where its almost hard to tell if its red or orange.
And also huge fan of transparent colors, looks awesome! 

[Synjin]

Thanks for the comments. The true challenge is if they are durable enough for their thickness. I will be uploading a hammer test on one of my caps as well as giving some away for review.

[FoC_Tow]

Thanks for the comments. The true challenge is if they are durable enough for their thickness. I will be uploading a hammer test on one of my caps as well as giving some away for review.

Hammer test? 
Please tell me its not what I envisioned... My hearth... </3

[Synjin]

Yes an actual hammer smashing test on one of my clears. The test cap is weaker than these since the stem broke off while the resin was still warm when I demolded it so it has literally just the walls to support it.

[rowdy]

These are fantastic!

[FoC_Tow]

Yes an actual hammer smashing test on one of my clears. The test cap is weaker than these since the stem broke off while the resin was still warm when I demolded it so it has literally just the walls to support it.

Dang, at least the Cap was already damaged so its kind of fine I guess...
Hammer test sounded like stuff nightmares are made from! xD

[Synjin]

Wut....

Yes an actual hammer smashing test on one of my clears. The test cap is weaker than these since the stem broke off while the resin was still warm when I demolded it so it has literally just the walls to support it.

Dang, at least the Cap was already damaged so its kind of fine I guess...
Hammer test sounded like stuff nightmares are made from! xD

BTW I just tried it and realized no cap can withstand a full hammer blow lol

[dustinhxc]

Do an orange one they said, it'll be nice if it was trans they said...

Apologies for the potatoes, these are not completely finished since they haven't been cleaned yet so there are still flashed edges. I also forgot to clean out the mold completely on the long left shift so there is a diff colored plastic on that key. This should be everything but the enter key and space bar for the mods.

WHOA! How can you tease me like this!!! Multiple sized modifiers and 1x1 in Orange Trans!!!!  Awesome caps dude!

[Synjin]

metallic peach anyone?

[Sed8op8]

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metallic peach anyone?

DAT texturue doe..... These look really freaking nice man.... I am super freaking impressed. As was stated earlier yo . Make it seem easy as you have barely started and these look great. Please don't hit anymore of these orange ones with a hammer lol  :thumb:

[rowdy]

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metallic peach anyone?

DAT texturue doe..... These look really freaking nice man.... I am super freaking impressed. As was stated earlier yo . Make it seem easy as you have barely started and these look great. Please don't hit anymore of these orange ones with a hammer lol  :thumb:

I'm amazed how the cap makers can get such consistent texture!

[Synjin]

Does anyone want to sell me some blank enter, tab, and backspace/delete key for the HHKB? Newer would be better.

[FoC_Tow]

OMG! 
The transparent modifiers look incredible on the hhkb Synjin! 

For some reason that orange gets me thinking...

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[ImpendingxDoom]

Well I was hoping for something a little more red, but these ended up a very interesting color. They match my Bro pretty well and they seem to fit and operate just fine.

There is always room for improvement but these are a great start!

I'll be back for more soon

[Synjin]

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Well I was hoping for something a little more red, but these ended up a very interesting color. They match my Bro pretty well and they seem to fit and operate just fine.

There is always room for improvement but these are a great start!

I'll be back for more soon :thumb:

Thanks man. I've gotten better at having better bottoms on them since I made that so hopefully the next ones would be better. I'm currently doing the mods and will eventually do space bars again to have a complete matching mods set.

[Joey Quinn]

If you want stronger caps you should thicken the walls, IIRC you can add about 1mm on every side (internally) and still have the cap work just as well as a stock cap.

[Synjin]

I actually did that on one of my caps and it felt different but depending on the mass collective opinion once I get more feedback and reviews, I might have to actually increase all their thickness.

[Joey Quinn]

I actually did that on one of my caps and it felt different but depending on the mass collective opinion once I get more feedback and reviews, I might have to actually increase all their thickness.

I think the feeling has to do with stem length/ depth, I spent a bit messing with different caps and that's what I noticed.

[Synjin]

I don't have enough to redo molds right now

[ImpendingxDoom]

I don't have enough to redo molds right now

Patience is a huge part of it

[Joey Quinn]

Good products take time.

[Synjin]

I want to figure out most of the issues before redoing a mold instead of redoing it every time an issue comes up to be a but more efficient. Do you like it out would you like more of a stock red doom? Is there enough interest here fork UV reactive colors?

[ImpendingxDoom]

I want to figure out most of the issues before redoing a mold instead of redoing it every time an issue comes up to be a but more efficient. Do you like it out would you like more of a stock red doom? Is there enough interest here fork UV reactive colors?

I like the color just fine. If you are doing to pigmentation by hand each batch will come out a slightly different color anyways. I would almost always make whatever colorways you like and chances are you will find someone who will love it.

I would think that there is a good demand for interesting UV colorways, but it would be a good idea to try and perfect the mold as much as possible first before spending money on more expensive materials

[exitfire401]

I want to figure out most of the issues before redoing a mold instead of redoing it every time an issue comes up to be a but more efficient. Do you like it out would you like more of a stock red doom? Is there enough interest here fork UV reactive colors?

Are you new here? UV Reactive is my middle name

[Synjin]

I just hot exitfire's post and it says. "Are you new here? Is my middle name". Must be a typo since he just posted a phrase and it is missing one word....

[Joey Quinn]

I'd be down for some UV reactive colors.

[Synjin]

Any color suggestions for the UV reactive colors?

[exitfire401]

Any color suggestions for the UV reactive colors?

Something of the purple variety would be amazing. That's one of the only missing UV reactive colors to date.

[Synjin]

We should make a faded purple bordering on pink that is UV reactive for ExitMaster Perhaps?

[Joey Quinn]

Any color suggestions for the UV reactive colors?

Something of the purple variety would be amazing. That's one of the only missing UV reactive colors to date.

Came here to say purple.

+1 Best color ever

[Synjin]

I'm going to try to make a faded purple tomorrow since you guys ant purple and FC was suggesting a faded color so a mix of both should be fair.

[FoC_Tow]

We should make a faded purple bordering on pink that is UV reactive for ExitMaster Perhaps?

<3 Pink and Purple
Sounds awesome! 

[Synjin]

I'm doing a pinkish purple.

[exitfire401]

I'm in love with this idea.