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Title: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 31 January 2013, 11:55:35: Looks like SP updated their marketplace site. They revamped the marketplace and pimpmykeyboard. New stuff like keycaps display racks, stoner keys, metallic keys, rubber keys, etc.

http://www.keycapsdirect.com/marketplace.php
http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: phetto on Thu, 31 January 2013, 12:01:03: Some nice things over there. Damn budget..
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: inteli722 on Thu, 31 January 2013, 12:02:03: Looks much nicer than the old site... I'm pretty sure that someone's going to get a bunch of clacks and a display shelf to brag to their friends about how many caps they bought for 300% actual value (assuming they bought secondhand. Not insulting CC's prices).

I spot a couple internet-related caps that would be fun.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 31 January 2013, 12:12:35: Looks sweet. I might order some of the white display thingys and do a hardwood display panel
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 31 January 2013, 12:18:47: Those faded function and number sets are PIMP!

Flat keys! Just what I need for my 86-key ANSI150 Phantom layout and GH60 layout. Illusion of blocks, but a usable winkey/fn switch, if needed. :)

Spherical stoner keys? Yes!

Nice work, SP. Bravo. :D
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 31 January 2013, 12:27:33: Thinking of getting flat keys for custom PC case power/reset...
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 31 January 2013, 12:46:09: Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 31 January 2013, 12:12:35
Looks sweet. I might order some of the white display thingys and do a hardwood display panel

Beast, I'd be interested in this. Let me know if you end up doing this.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: whiskytango on Thu, 31 January 2013, 13:27:44: so does anyone know if the caps on http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/ are double shot or what?

And can anyone elaborate on the TPU (rubber) and POM (acetal) material choices for the Custom Ctrl Set?
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: inteli722 on Thu, 31 January 2013, 13:28:55: Quote from: whiskytango on Thu, 31 January 2013, 13:27:44
so does anyone know if the caps on http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/ are double shot or what?

And can anyone elaborate on the TPU (rubber) and POM (acetal) material choices for the Custom Ctrl Set?
They should all be either Doubleshot or DyeSub (for instance, the Nyan Cat key HAS to be DyeSub) considering they're from SP.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 31 January 2013, 13:42:25: I like the key lock-outs. I also spy a PBT modifier set in addition to the PBT arrows. I like where this is heading.. :)
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: samwisekoi on Thu, 31 January 2013, 13:51:42: Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 31 January 2013, 13:42:25
I like the key lock-outs. I also spy a PBT modifier set in addition to the PBT arrows. I like where this is heading.. :)

Too bad that set does not contain matching blanks for the winkey spots.

Also, RUBBER keycaps?

- Ron | samwisekoi
(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/M.png)
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: inteli722 on Thu, 31 January 2013, 16:43:22: Quote from: samwisekoi on Thu, 31 January 2013, 13:51:42
Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 31 January 2013, 13:42:25
I like the key lock-outs. I also spy a PBT modifier set in addition to the PBT arrows. I like where this is heading.. :)

Too bad that set does not contain matching blanks for the winkey spots.

Also, RUBBER keycaps?

- Ron | samwisekoi
Show Image
(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/M.png)

Same thing as rubber Lego guns. that would be VERY cool. Not sure how practical, maybe if you type on a mechanical keyboard in the car (provided you aren't driving)...
Title: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: quake4mhg on Thu, 31 January 2013, 18:49:10: Sorry for my noobish. What's the key lockouts for? Thank you 😅
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: sth on Thu, 31 January 2013, 18:51:59: I'm REALLY curious to know if they are within their rights to reproduce keys with custom legends like Dan's stoner key or any number of the techkeys products.

Ah whoops I see those ones aren't for sale.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 31 January 2013, 18:57:28: Quote from: quake4mhg on Thu, 31 January 2013, 18:49:10
Sorry for my noobish. What's the key lockouts for? Thank you 😅

It looks like plastic inserts which prevent you from being able to depress the switch. Seems like its' the same size as a keycap...so the keycap would be hitting the key lockout plastic thingamajigs and not be able to be fully depressed (ie. you can't activate the switch).

But that's just my educated guess.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:07:43: The keylockouts and the flat keycaps would be nice for a phantom to go from 84 to 86 in a snap, IMO.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: lazerpointer on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:20:08: I don't see where the rubber key caps are. I've wanted to try something like that
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:24:30: The problem with the key lockouts, they only work for pcb mounted boards. They clip right over the switch, and with a plate it just doesn't work. Nor do they work on topre.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:35:35: Quote from: Flip on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:20:08
I don't see where the rubber key caps are. I've wanted to try something like that

They are on pimpmykeyboard, and it is one of the options for the custom control set.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:36:21: Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:24:30
The problem with the key lockouts, they only work for pcb mounted boards. They clip right over the switch, and with a plate it just doesn't work. Nor do they work on topre.

Are you sure? The photo seems to have it installed on a plate mount keyboard.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:36:42: Quote from: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:07:43
The keylockouts and the flat keycaps would be nice for a phantom to go from 84 to 86 in a snap, IMO.

THIS
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: inteli722 on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:39:07: Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:36:42
Quote from: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:07:43
The keylockouts and the flat keycaps would be nice for a phantom to go from 84 to 86 in a snap, IMO.

THIS

YES, THIS.

That would be great...just to find a set that would match the color of your case...
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:39:33: Heh, I'll have to buy a set:)
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: reaper on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:50:42: Ooh, new keycaps. You know I'm in. lol
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: limmy on Thu, 31 January 2013, 20:06:55: A lot of interesting products!!
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: inlikeflynn on Thu, 31 January 2013, 21:21:54: umm,
(http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/images/ItemsforSale/dcsstonerkit.jpg) (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/images/ItemsforSale/dcsstonerkit.jpg)
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 31 January 2013, 21:23:23: That's interesting, wonder if they talked to Dan.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 31 January 2013, 21:24:29: It isn't his design, they don't need his approval, despite the obvious connection.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: sth on Thu, 31 January 2013, 21:26:12: HMm yeah that's what I posted about originally after seeing their picture. Not sure about the legality but that's pretty weak; they could easily come up with their own designs...
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 31 January 2013, 23:47:05: Those doubleshot PBT arrowkeys are back! I also nite the "custom ctrl set" is also available in PBT. Is it doubleshot? Looks like it? I also notice it's available in POM. Maybe i will order both and see what the deal is.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 01 February 2013, 04:35:53: An Oops! key to fit backspace would be perfect :))
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: snoopy on Fri, 01 February 2013, 06:50:05: Show Image
Quote from: inlikeflynn on Thu, 31 January 2013, 21:21:54
umm,
(http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/images/ItemsforSale/dcsstonerkit.jpg) (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/images/ItemsforSale/dcsstonerkit.jpg)

that smile is ugly compared to the one from DanGWanG...
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 01 February 2013, 07:53:44: It's the well-traveled design from the WWW. Dan's is a bit different and presumably he did not give them access to his design.
Title: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Lastpilot on Fri, 01 February 2013, 08:22:59: I wonder what a full flat keycap set would look like... :D
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: TotalChaos on Fri, 01 February 2013, 10:57:54: Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 01 February 2013, 04:35:53
An Oops! key to fit backspace would be perfect :))
I agree. I would order one right now if they had one. I am putting an order together.

Currently reading their FAQ, and all their profile .pdfs and stuff. And finding bugs in their website. They don't seem to have a vendor forum so I will try to send them an email if I remember.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: phetto on Fri, 01 February 2013, 11:19:13: Isnt that just a normal awesome face but in green?
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 01 February 2013, 11:21:06: Quote from: phetto on Fri, 01 February 2013, 11:19:13
Isnt that just a normal awesome face but in green?

Yes.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: phetto on Fri, 01 February 2013, 11:23:52: Then why are people complaining? No one here came up with that smiley :P
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: multipla on Fri, 01 February 2013, 11:30:03: That big key in the stoner set, is that a replacement for the backspace key?
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 01 February 2013, 11:34:20: Quote from: multipla on Fri, 01 February 2013, 11:30:03
That big key in the stoner set, is that a replacement for the backspace key?

Yes.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: mashby on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:26:27: I bought the small pack of "Modular Display/Storage Kit" to see what that's all about.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: inteli722 on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:40:07: Quote from: mashby on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:26:27
I bought the small pack of "Modular Display/Storage Kit" to see what that's all about.

It looks like a series of dummy stems that can be rearranged.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: alaricljs on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:40:40: This is what it's all about: thread (http://geekhack.org/geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38617.msg749172)
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: inteli722 on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:45:21: Quote from: alaricljs on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:40:40
This is what it's all about: thread (http://geekhack.org/geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38617.msg749172)
file not found
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: shadewolf on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:50:36: Quote from: inteli722 on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:45:21
Quote from: alaricljs on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:40:40
This is what it's all about: thread (http://geekhack.org/geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38617.msg749172)
file not found

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38617.msg749172

alaric too busy murdering crows or something...
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: inteli722 on Fri, 01 February 2013, 14:03:34: Quote from: shadewolf on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:50:36
Quote from: inteli722 on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:45:21
Quote from: alaricljs on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:40:40
This is what it's all about: thread (http://geekhack.org/geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38617.msg749172)
file not found

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38617.msg749172

alaric too busy murdering crows or something...

I remember seeing that!
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: llovro on Sun, 03 February 2013, 05:42:08: stoner set is dope! :D
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: TotalChaos on Sun, 03 February 2013, 07:18:51: Quote from: inteli722 on Fri, 01 February 2013, 14:03:34
Quote from: shadewolf on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:50:36
Quote from: inteli722 on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:45:21
Quote from: alaricljs on Fri, 01 February 2013, 13:40:40
This is what it's all about: thread (http://geekhack.org/geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38617.msg749172)
file not found

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38617.msg749172

alaric too busy murdering crows or something...

I remember seeing that!
Izzat some kinda game ref?
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Sai on Tue, 05 February 2013, 07:21:24: Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 31 January 2013, 12:18:47
Those faded function and number sets are PIMP!

Flat keys! Just what I need for my 86-key ANSI150 Phantom layout and GH60 layout. Illusion of blocks, but a usable winkey/fn switch, if needed. :)

Spherical stoner keys? Yes!

Nice work, SP. Bravo. :D

i like this idea ! ;)
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: TheQsanity on Tue, 05 February 2013, 20:30:52: Cute site.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Lu_e on Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:23:25: Some interesting stuff overall; flat keys, metallic keys, spherical keys, and POM to be found.

SP if you are listening it would be cool to have a PBT printed option next to your DS sets. @$60 (more than I paid for a CUSTOM [ragnarok red on black] doubleshot set AFTER the group buy) I can't pull the trigger.

Again, why are the standard DS keys $60? holy rape, I thought this was keycaps DIRECT.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:28:08: Quote from: Lu_e on Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:23:25
Some interesting stuff overall; flat keys, metallic keys, spherical keys, and POM to be found.

SP if you are listening it would be cool to have a PBT printed option next to your DS sets. @$60 (more than I paid for a CUSTOM [ragnarok red on black] doubleshot set AFTER the group buy) I can't pull the trigger.

Again, why are the standard DS keys $60? holy rape, I thought this was keycaps DIRECT.

Single sets are more expensive to make that a large order of them
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Glod on Sat, 02 March 2013, 23:06:04: anybody see this coming soon page

http://www.keycapsdirect.com/esports.php
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 02 March 2013, 23:58:15: Hmm, sounds like those flat keys the have at the below link is what they are talking about:
http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/marketplace.php

It'll be interesting to see how useful they are to gamers.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Glod on Sun, 03 March 2013, 00:03:29: saw those flat keys, not sure how those would feel while gaming, it might be worth a try.

wonder what those flat keys would look like on a keyboard, like a poker, with all the keys being flat and there being legends instead of blank, like blue legends on dark grey. bah, thinking too much...need to get another drink.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 03 March 2013, 00:04:44: I don't think it is the flat keys they are talking about, for several reasons. I think they are cooking up something completely new. I actually picture it to look very much like the DSA.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Glod on Sun, 03 March 2013, 00:05:40: oh

well im sure we will all be here talking about it whatever this ends up being :D
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Bullveyr on Mon, 04 March 2013, 03:47:11: Sounds interesting but I'm not really sold on the flat key idea.

One of the reasons I joined the DSA Retro GB is that the spherical surface might be nice for gaming.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Bullveyr on Tue, 05 March 2013, 05:27:03: Looks like they are now accepting applications for testing their eSports caps but I get a delivery failure with that email address.

http://keycapsdirect.com/esports.php
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Glod on Tue, 05 March 2013, 05:47:42: yeah I got the failure too, bummer
hope it gets fixed, be cool to try them out :D
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Toad1677 on Tue, 05 March 2013, 14:52:39: Quote from: Glod on Tue, 05 March 2013, 05:47:42
yeah I got the failure too, bummer
hope it gets fixed, be cool to try them out :D

Looks like its working now
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 05 March 2013, 14:59:24: Quote from: Toad1677 on Tue, 05 March 2013, 14:52:39
Quote from: Glod on Tue, 05 March 2013, 05:47:42
yeah I got the failure too, bummer
hope it gets fixed, be cool to try them out :D

Looks like its working now

Hmm I seem to be not able to get it working.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Toad1677 on Tue, 05 March 2013, 15:14:55: Sent my email over an hour ago and haven't got anything saying it didn't go through.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Bullveyr on Tue, 05 March 2013, 16:02:23: They changed the email address, looks like it now worked for me.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Glod on Tue, 05 March 2013, 16:20:13: eSports@solutionsinplastic.com became eSports@keycapsdirect.com

doesnt bounce now

yay
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: h2gofast on Wed, 06 March 2013, 07:26:41: Show Image
Quote from: inlikeflynn on Thu, 31 January 2013, 21:21:54
umm,
(http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/images/ItemsforSale/dcsstonerkit.jpg) (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/images/ItemsforSale/dcsstonerkit.jpg)

very nice...
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Internetlad on Wed, 06 March 2013, 16:01:41: that lockout key thing is smart. I assume that's so you can't press down certain keys without taking it off the board?

That'd be useful on winkey while gaming. Anybody know if they're easy to swap?
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Bullveyr on Fri, 08 March 2013, 05:00:24: They added pics of the eSports Caps.

(http://keycapsdirect.com/images/home/esportskeys.jpg)

(http://keycapsdirect.com/images/eSports/keycaps.jpg)

(http://keycapsdirect.com/images/eSports/board.jpg)
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: mickd on Fri, 08 March 2013, 06:29:32: I wonder if that will truly be better for gaming... will have to try it out myself!
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: TotalChaos on Fri, 08 March 2013, 06:32:14: Quote from: Bullveyr on Fri, 08 March 2013, 05:00:24
They added pics of the eSports Caps.

Show Image
(http://keycapsdirect.com/images/home/esportskeys.jpg)

Show Image
(http://keycapsdirect.com/images/eSports/keycaps.jpg)

Show Image
(http://keycapsdirect.com/images/eSports/board.jpg)

@SignaturePlastics

Where are the upskirt pics?

I need reinforcement bars.

I am contemplating to buy a whole keyboard or 3 of these caps. They look really really nice and seem like they will really work for my application. But making the decision would be much easier if I could see if the keycaps have reinforcement bars or not.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 08 March 2013, 06:32:16: Those are pretty cool.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 14 March 2013, 11:08:09: Just got an email from SP saying my eSports caps have shipped out! So I will have some sort of review when they arrive here in Canada, hopefully next week!
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: guilleguillaume on Thu, 14 March 2013, 11:26:16: I hope they're planning to offer the full keyboard layout with those keycaps. It makes no sense to only use it on the Alpha part.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Toad1677 on Thu, 14 March 2013, 11:59:24: Should have my samples in a couple days. Can't wait to try them out.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Glod on Thu, 14 March 2013, 12:04:51: woooooo i get samples too
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Bullveyr on Thu, 14 March 2013, 14:04:36: Samples on the way. :)
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Thu, 14 March 2013, 14:44:10: Got my e-mail as well! Can't wait!
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: lazerpointer on Thu, 14 March 2013, 14:55:00: Interested to see what you guys actually use them for. I can't think of a practical application myself.
Title: Re: Signature Plastics New Site
Post by: Dianoda on Thu, 14 March 2013, 15:12:14: Quote from: Flip on Thu, 14 March 2013, 14:55:00
Interested to see what you guys actually use them for. I can't think of a practical application myself.

The lower profile is interesting - by only replacing keycaps for those keys used by whichever game you are playing, I think the e-sports caps will help avoid/minimize accidental key presses. I'm going to try them out on a few FPS's and dota.