Ok....would it be feasible to buy the DCS keycaps from the Toxic group buy to pimp out my Nexus (sorry, Axios!), and if so, which sets would I need? Any major cons to trying to do this? I have two QFR keyboards, so I have cherry mx keyboards to use at least some of the keys in the meantime and I just fricken LOVE the color scheme!
Toxic Group Buy: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55644.0
UPDATE: Read through some older posts on the thread. AcidFire, are you still planning to offer back-lit keycaps? If that's the case, I'd use those over the Toxic keycaps, and just get a set for my QFR.
Yup, thats still the plan.
I'm not sure if I've mentioned it before, but I've been working on something pretty exciting on the keycap side. There is still some evaluation that needs to be done in both software and equipment, but there is a strong possibility that you'll be able to order a custom etched set (using a template file) for a $20 premium. This number may change a bit, but I'm trying to keep it as low as possible. The blanks will come in at roughly $40, meaning I should be able to offer a complete custom set for around $60.
I can't remember if I've asked this before, and it probably wouldn't be relevant if there is not going to be an aluminum case option, but what do you think of having an ESD circuit to protect the USB? I ask because, well, I've had some trouble with my ergodox in this area
I do have plans to do limited runs of aluminum cases, but they'll be a secondary/premium offer as I haven't looked to see how the new designs will need to change to accommodate that.
The plates however, I plan to machine out of aluminum (similar to stuff from Corsair) for all the kits and so ESD is on the block for the next round of electronics protection.
Speaking of keycaps, I'm currently looking at swapping the 2x/1x/1x on the big thumb clusters to 1.5x/1.5x/1x to make the secondary row more functional/easier to strike. The other upshot of this cost, in two parts.
1) I'm now only ordering two key types instead of three, increasing the number of 1.5x and bringing down their cost with higher volume.
2) This move eliminates the need for stabs that while not expensive, still helps to reduce the cost of the unit (and is also one less part to source)
It also means that someone who is moving from the flat design to the tented/angled design have fewer unique keycaps to purchase.