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Title: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: rayuki on Mon, 27 August 2012, 13:58:34

does anyone know what if any custom keycaps are available for keyboards with backlit/led lighting?

i've been looking around and there doesn't seem to be much variety.

i've found jelly POM keys that would look good since the light can shine thru like these:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330758397680?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

but not much else. was wondering if anyone else has any ideas where to look. im thinking of things like the novelty keys etc we can get now but with the design made to let the light thru so the light becomes the design.

maybe i should look into getting them made if there isn't any available lol

Title: Re: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: longweight on Mon, 27 August 2012, 14:02:46

Qwerkeys seem to be able able to do some caps :)

Title: Re: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: rayuki on Mon, 27 August 2012, 14:13:13

Quote from: longweight on Mon, 27 August 2012, 14:02:46

Qwerkeys seem to be able able to do some caps :)

cool i'll have to check them out, so they do custom designs etc as well? sounds interesting.

Title: Re: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 27 August 2012, 15:13:46

These (http://www.maxkeyboard.com/keyboard-parts/key-cap.html)?

Title: Re: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: rayuki on Tue, 28 August 2012, 07:52:11

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 27 August 2012, 15:13:46

These (http://www.maxkeyboard.com/keyboard-parts/key-cap.html)?

thanks thats awesome!! exactly what im thinking we just need more keys like these lol.

does anyone know how to get these made?

Title: Re: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 28 August 2012, 16:58:09

I can't comment on how to make them, but with more backlit keyboards appearing on the market, hopefully we will start to see more backlightable key caps too.

Title: Re: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: Kronen on Tue, 28 August 2012, 18:12:53

Those are beautiful!  I'm contacting them to see if they put anything else out.  Thanks for the tip!!

Edit: talking about the maxK ones..  The qwerky's I just can't wrap my head around...  They just wouldn't look good with any color backlit other than white, and the backlight would bleach and overpower the legend...  And on top of that, the keys will look lopsided as far as the backlight goes because the light only hits the upper half of the keys on nearly ALL led enabled keyboards.  I'm cautiously pessimistic on that product until I see them in action... 

Title: Re: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: Joe221 on Tue, 04 September 2012, 00:23:49

I bought the Max Keyboard set for my Durandal. Great quality, love 'em. Hoping they do more. I mentioned them in another thread.

Title: Re: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Wed, 05 September 2012, 18:45:59

Does anyone know if the Pom jellies are available in 37 packs? and with writing?

Title: Re: custom keycaps for backlit keyboards?
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 05 September 2012, 20:51:47

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Wed, 05 September 2012, 18:45:59

Does anyone know if the Pom jellies are available in 37 packs? and with writing?

Maybe follow/ask here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=30405.0