Author Topic: :~$ynth (Read 312216 times)

domoaligato · « **Reply #450 on:** Wed, 15 June 2016, 19:42:22 »

Quote from: dranzer889 on Wed, 15 June 2016, 17:11:27

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 15 June 2016, 14:50:42
Estimate 3-4 weeks

Decided not to buy since I'm a Topre user. Wanted some other fellow to get a chance to use this product but once there's a Topre stem I'm not hesitating!

Have you ever done resin casting? You should research SAFE pressure pots prior to wasting mold and resin casting materials.
Use of a SAFE pressure pot in both mold casting and resin casting well net much higher quality results.

I also suggest purchasing a used toaster oven to help with post curing both the mold and resin as it increases the shore hardness of the casted resin piece and the mold.
never use the toaster oven again for any food products.
You will poison yourself.

Also perform all casting in a well ventilated room.

domoaligato · « **Reply #451 on:** Wed, 15 June 2016, 19:43:40 »

Quote from: KeyKollectiv on Wed, 15 June 2016, 17:52:53

For anyone interested, you can read our hands-on review here:

https://keykollectiv.com/2016/06/15/keykollectiv-workshop-hands-on-with-ynth/

Great review!

What release agent did you use with the :~$ynth ?

rowdy · « **Reply #452 on:** Wed, 15 June 2016, 21:46:12 »

Quote from: KeyKollectiv on Wed, 15 June 2016, 17:52:53

For anyone interested, you can read our hands-on review here:

https://keykollectiv.com/2016/06/15/keykollectiv-workshop-hands-on-with-ynth/

Extremely positive review!

Binge · « **Reply #453 on:** Wed, 15 June 2016, 22:22:14 »

I didn't help him either. Seriously we tried to talk about it but we kept missing each other lol

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Sneaky Potato · « **Reply #454 on:** Thu, 16 June 2016, 11:19:43 »

Quote from: KeyKollectiv on Wed, 15 June 2016, 17:52:53

For anyone interested, you can read our hands-on review here:

https://keykollectiv.com/2016/06/15/keykollectiv-workshop-hands-on-with-ynth/

Great review, thanks for your insight. Looking forward to providing some feedback as well very soon.

MrDaddio · « **Reply #455 on:** Sat, 18 June 2016, 12:34:41 »

So when using super sculpty, do you harden the key you have sculpted in the oven? Is that safe for the synth?

WidgiePidge · « **Reply #456 on:** Sun, 19 June 2016, 07:37:41 »

Quote from: MrDaddio on Sat, 18 June 2016, 12:34:41

So when using super sculpty, do you harden the key you have sculpted in the oven? Is that safe for the synth?

Synth would easily withstand the temperatures required to cure the sculpey polymer clay.

hossfly · « **Reply #457 on:** Sun, 19 June 2016, 19:36:49 »

Quote from: domoaligato on Wed, 15 June 2016, 19:43:40

What release agent did you use with the :~$ynth ?

I'm interested to know what type of mold release you use also. Have you tried Pol-Ease 2300 by Polytek?

rpeterclark · « **Reply #458 on:** Fri, 24 June 2016, 17:43:03 »

So I've been playing with the :~$ynth for a few days and having a lot of fun learning with it. I've never cast anything before so the process was entirely new to me. I read up on some of the maker threads here and went for it!

I know there are lots of bubbles and flaws in what I have so far, but I'm really amazed how this tool makes this craft so accessible to someone that's never done it before. I'll be trying some new things with it, getting better materials and tools.

Thanks Binge!

Vadurr · « **Reply #459 on:** Fri, 24 June 2016, 18:02:14 »

Quote from: rpeterclark on Fri, 24 June 2016, 17:43:03

So I've been playing with the :~$ynth for a few days and having a lot of fun learning with it. I've never cast anything before so the process was entirely new to me. I read up on some of the maker threads here and went for it!

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I know there are lots of bubbles and flaws in what I have so far, but I'm really amazed how this tool makes this craft so accessible to someone that's never done it before. I'll be trying some new things with it, getting better materials and tools.

Thanks Binge!

Those caps look awesome!

Reigning Hell · « **Reply #460 on:** Fri, 24 June 2016, 19:10:26 »

Wow, I should've snagged this when I saw it on techkeys

Is thi sthe best place to be updated on when a restock happens?

xtrafrood · « **Reply #461 on:** Fri, 24 June 2016, 19:38:08 »

I'm going to lurk hard on any new updates. Jesus this thing is cool

Binge · « **Reply #462 on:** Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:59:15 »

Quote from: rpeterclark on Fri, 24 June 2016, 17:43:03

So I've been playing with the :~$ynth for a few days and having a lot of fun learning with it. I've never cast anything before so the process was entirely new to me. I read up on some of the maker threads here and went for it!

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I know there are lots of bubbles and flaws in what I have so far, but I'm really amazed how this tool makes this craft so accessible to someone that's never done it before. I'll be trying some new things with it, getting better materials and tools.

Thanks Binge!

Very well done

perfect example of its usage as a template and learning tool.

rowdy · « **Reply #463 on:** Sat, 25 June 2016, 21:28:04 »

Quote from: Binge on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:59:15

Quote from: rpeterclark on Fri, 24 June 2016, 17:43:03
So I've been playing with the :~$ynth for a few days and having a lot of fun learning with it. I've never cast anything before so the process was entirely new to me. I read up on some of the maker threads here and went for it!

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I know there are lots of bubbles and flaws in what I have so far, but I'm really amazed how this tool makes this craft so accessible to someone that's never done it before. I'll be trying some new things with it, getting better materials and tools.

Thanks Binge!

Very well done perfect example of its usage as a template and learning tool.

+1000

If that was a first attempt, they are fantastic!

Was the :~$ynth designed to work well with Lego?

loud_asian · « **Reply #464 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 00:01:15 »

Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 25 June 2016, 21:28:04

Quote from: Binge on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:59:15
Quote from: rpeterclark on Fri, 24 June 2016, 17:43:03
So I've been playing with the :~$ynth for a few days and having a lot of fun learning with it. I've never cast anything before so the process was entirely new to me. I read up on some of the maker threads here and went for it!

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I know there are lots of bubbles and flaws in what I have so far, but I'm really amazed how this tool makes this craft so accessible to someone that's never done it before. I'll be trying some new things with it, getting better materials and tools.

Thanks Binge!

Very well done perfect example of its usage as a template and learning tool.

+1000

If that was a first attempt, they are fantastic!

Was the :~$ynth designed to work well with Lego?

binge mentioned in a video that it was made with lego in mind, since its what a lot of people who do resin casting use

Sneaky Potato · « **Reply #465 on:** Wed, 29 June 2016, 12:54:24 »

Quote from: rpeterclark on Fri, 24 June 2016, 17:43:03

So I've been playing with the :~$ynth for a few days and having a lot of fun learning with it. I've never cast anything before so the process was entirely new to me. I read up on some of the maker threads here and went for it!

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I know there are lots of bubbles and flaws in what I have so far, but I'm really amazed how this tool makes this craft so accessible to someone that's never done it before. I'll be trying some new things with it, getting better materials and tools.

Thanks Binge!

Question about the initial silicone pour...are you putting anything underneath the synth, such as clay? Or just plugging the holes and pouring?

rpeterclark · « **Reply #466 on:** Wed, 29 June 2016, 16:32:46 »

Quote from: Sneaky Potato on Wed, 29 June 2016, 12:54:24

Quote from: rpeterclark on Fri, 24 June 2016, 17:43:03
So I've been playing with the :~$ynth for a few days and having a lot of fun learning with it. I've never cast anything before so the process was entirely new to me. I read up on some of the maker threads here and went for it!

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I know there are lots of bubbles and flaws in what I have so far, but I'm really amazed how this tool makes this craft so accessible to someone that's never done it before. I'll be trying some new things with it, getting better materials and tools.

Thanks Binge!

Question about the initial silicone pour...are you putting anything underneath the synth, such as clay? Or just plugging the holes and pouring?

Yes, I used a bit of play-doh around the bottom of the box and pressed the Synth onto it to prevent the silicone from flowing beneath it.

RELLIK · « **Reply #467 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:21:28 »

Much want, though cant see price on tehckeys >_>

gadzkun · « **Reply #468 on:** Mon, 04 July 2016, 02:24:57 »

Quote from: RELLIK on Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:21:28

Much want, though cant see price on tehckeys >_>

its $95 CMIIW

looks like i need it too cant wait to get restocked

Cofain · « **Reply #469 on:** Tue, 05 July 2016, 09:51:33 »

Thats awesome. Can't wait to buy

dgneo · « **Reply #470 on:** Tue, 05 July 2016, 10:01:30 »

Quote from: RELLIK on Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:21:28

Much want, though cant see price on tehckeys >_>

$85 Shipped

jediofthecode · « **Reply #471 on:** Tue, 05 July 2016, 23:58:12 »

Any idea when these will be back in stock ? Really want to get one of these.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #472 on:** Wed, 06 July 2016, 16:30:10 »

Probably about 3-4 weeks

hippiepete · « **Reply #473 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 09:50:59 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 06 July 2016, 16:30:10

Probably about 3-4 weeks

cool beans! cant wait

project2501 · « **Reply #474 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 22:19:05 »

Super interested in a topre version of $ynth.

fendent · « **Reply #475 on:** Fri, 05 August 2016, 15:02:50 »

Moistgun · « **Reply #476 on:** Fri, 05 August 2016, 15:05:16 »

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romevi · « **Reply #477 on:** Fri, 05 August 2016, 15:05:47 »

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xondat · « **Reply #478 on:** Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:47:41 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 06 July 2016, 16:30:10

Probably about 3-4 weeks

Soooooooooo.... hey.

jal · « **Reply #479 on:** Sun, 07 August 2016, 09:03:33 »

Quote from: xondat on Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:47:41

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 06 July 2016, 16:30:10
Probably about 3-4 weeks
Soooooooooo.... hey.

Just in case there was some question about interest in this glorious, infernal contraption... hi.

Is this sort of like nuclear fusion? Always about 30 years away?

Moistgun · « **Reply #480 on:** Sun, 07 August 2016, 10:41:45 »

Quote from: jal on Sun, 07 August 2016, 09:03:33

Quote from: xondat on Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:47:41
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 06 July 2016, 16:30:10
Probably about 3-4 weeks
Soooooooooo.... hey.

Just in case there was some question about interest in this glorious, infernal contraption... hi.

Is this sort of like nuclear fusion? Always about 30 years away?

I think its more of a SoonTM situation

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #481 on:** Mon, 08 August 2016, 08:34:43 »

These should have shipped to me last week...will inquire now for an update.

gadzkun · « **Reply #482 on:** Mon, 08 August 2016, 13:30:16 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 08 August 2016, 08:34:43

These should have shipped to me last week...will inquire now for an update.

oh please i really want one of these for my birthday at 23. hope i wont missed it this time.

Sneaky Potato · « **Reply #483 on:** Thu, 11 August 2016, 17:13:54 »

Today I tested my homemade Topre stem in the Synth, and I'm sad to report that the design of the synth won't permit the Topre switch housing. The cap gets close to clicking down, but the inside walls of the key are just a little too thick to let the housing in all the way. I can definitely modify the synth base to allow for the housing to fit, but I had hoped I wouldn't have to.

I know this tool wasn't necessarily designed to produce Topre, but a boy can dream.

Just a heads up to those people that had the same idea that I did.

The synth itself works great for it's intended purpose. It's a wonderful sculpting platform, and a great way for beginners to produce clean MX keys without having to do the work to make a custom underside. I had some initial quality control concerns about my particular synth, but they've been addressed and I don't have anything negative to say about the process.

I can't wait to see future improvements and designs of this tool.

Binge · « **Reply #484 on:** Fri, 12 August 2016, 07:44:01 »

Quote from: Sneaky Potato on Thu, 11 August 2016, 17:13:54

Today I tested my homemade Topre stem in the Synth, and I'm sad to report that the design of the synth won't permit the Topre switch housing. The cap gets close to clicking down, but the inside walls of the key are just a little too thick to let the housing in all the way. I can definitely modify the synth base to allow for the housing to fit, but I had hoped I wouldn't have to.

I know this tool wasn't necessarily designed to produce Topre, but a boy can dream.

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Just a heads up to those people that had the same idea that I did.

The synth itself works great for it's intended purpose. It's a wonderful sculpting platform, and a great way for beginners to produce clean MX keys without having to do the work to make a custom underside. I had some initial quality control concerns about my particular synth, but they've been addressed and I don't have anything negative to say about the process.

I can't wait to see future improvements and designs of this tool.

I wonder exactly what part is making contact. The issue you are describing is not a problem I had with my prototype. TMX DWI jack was made using a synth. We can probably reduce thickness or reshape the walls a bit to be more forgiving and less exact if tolerances are breaking this for makers.

Sneaky Potato · « **Reply #485 on:** Fri, 12 August 2016, 08:01:54 »

Quote from: Binge on Fri, 12 August 2016, 07:44:01

Quote from: Sneaky Potato on Thu, 11 August 2016, 17:13:54
Today I tested my homemade Topre stem in the Synth, and I'm sad to report that the design of the synth won't permit the Topre switch housing. The cap gets close to clicking down, but the inside walls of the key are just a little too thick to let the housing in all the way. I can definitely modify the synth base to allow for the housing to fit, but I had hoped I wouldn't have to.

I know this tool wasn't necessarily designed to produce Topre, but a boy can dream.

(Attachment Link)

Just a heads up to those people that had the same idea that I did.

The synth itself works great for it's intended purpose. It's a wonderful sculpting platform, and a great way for beginners to produce clean MX keys without having to do the work to make a custom underside. I had some initial quality control concerns about my particular synth, but they've been addressed and I don't have anything negative to say about the process.

I can't wait to see future improvements and designs of this tool.

I wonder exactly what part is making contact. The issue you are describing is not a problem I had with my prototype. TMX DWI jack was made using a synth. We can probably reduce thickness or reshape the walls a bit to be more forgiving and less exact if tolerances are breaking this for makers.

I'll do some tests and find out.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #486 on:** Fri, 12 August 2016, 11:41:41 »

The restock is on its way and should hit early-mid next week. Subscribe to Techkeys newsletter if you would like to be notified when they are available for sale.

xondat · « **Reply #487 on:** Fri, 12 August 2016, 12:15:51 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Fri, 12 August 2016, 11:41:41

The restock is on its way and should hit early-mid next week. Subscribe to Techkeys newsletter if you would like to be notified when they are available for sale.

I don't understand the message in the background... but hype.

xondat · « **Reply #488 on:** Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:10:03 »

Synths are back in stock! I've bought one, let's see how hard this business is. Two questions: when will they ship? What will they be valued at for customs proposes?

gadzkun · « **Reply #489 on:** Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:47:24 »

its readyyyy, yeah i got one

Kenda · « **Reply #490 on:** Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:50:35 »

Oh yeah manage to get one this time

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xondat · « **Reply #491 on:** Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:53:23 »

I wonder how quickly they'll sell out. I'm only awake so early because of exam results, so I'd usually be up in another few hours... Quite lucky I think!

Kenda · « **Reply #492 on:** Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:55:30 »

I've been waiting for this. So been checking their website all the time lol

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jal · « **Reply #493 on:** Thu, 18 August 2016, 02:11:40 »

Yep yep.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #494 on:** Thu, 18 August 2016, 04:33:12 »

Everybody making them blanks! Get some!

I don't know why, but it took me a few months to mentally grasp how the :~$ynth works

nathanrosspowell · « **Reply #495 on:** Thu, 18 August 2016, 13:04:45 »

Picked one up! Very interested in the material side but I am totally lacking in the artistic department. Hopefully my partner is going to get involved and sculpt something up

clappingcactus · « **Reply #496 on:** Fri, 19 August 2016, 09:38:18 »

And I picked one up too. Free international shipping is amazing news.

xondat · « **Reply #497 on:** Fri, 19 August 2016, 09:39:50 »

Mine was shipped today!

domoaligato · « **Reply #498 on:** Fri, 19 August 2016, 12:24:01 »

and purchased...

fendent · « **Reply #499 on:** Mon, 22 August 2016, 13:18:59 »

Got my synth! Looks great, but the stem pieces does not fit into the base.

Is this a manufacturing defect or am I missing something critical here?

News:

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