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Title: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: thp777 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 01:22:06: Just wondering how much interest there would be in some designs ive made for custom keycaps. i will be adding more as they are completed.
first set is my Doctor who one.
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/doctorwho%20keycaps-5.png)
Lego compatible keycaps. neckpost,single, quad
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/legokeycap-1.png)
test cap in the lowest cheapest detail. fits and works perfectly and is sturdier then a normal cap IMO.
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/IMG_20130521_150714_504.jpg)
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/IMG_20130521_173113_445.jpg)
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 23 May 2013, 01:23:22: I'd like a TARDIS.
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Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:11:23: I'd be interested. What's the price?
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Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:18:38: Can you make one in the shape of a square Lego?

I can attach mini-figs to the top of it along with other Lego items.
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: AGmurdercore on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:18:57: Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:11:23
I'd be interested. What's the price?
This :D
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: Grim Fandango on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:21:41: Some of those taller ones would look crazy. The keyboard would look like a model city... which sounds strangely appealing.
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Post by: naokira on Thu, 23 May 2013, 12:18:41: This can be the next big thing!
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: thp777 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:16:48: Quote from: Latin00032 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:18:38
Can you make one in the shape of a square Lego?

I can attach mini-figs to the top of it along with other Lego items.

here you go. i was working on it already.
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/legokeycap.png)
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: BunnyLake on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:20:39: Quote from: thp777 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:16:48
Quote from: Latin00032 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:18:38
Can you make one in the shape of a square Lego?

I can attach mini-figs to the top of it along with other Lego items.

here you go. i was working on it already.
Show Image
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/legokeycap.png)

i have actually been making some caps i was about to release out of real square lego bricks
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: domoaligato on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:23:09: I think it would be cool to also have a lego style with only one post in the middle for a lego head to be attached to it.
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: thp777 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:26:08: Quote from: BunnyLake on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:20:39
Quote from: thp777 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:16:48
Quote from: Latin00032 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:18:38
Can you make one in the shape of a square Lego?

I can attach mini-figs to the top of it along with other Lego items.

here you go. i was working on it already.
Show Image
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/legokeycap.png)

i have actually been making some caps i was about to release out of real square lego bricks

those would be alot cooler then my lego one.
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: thp777 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:41:41: Quote from: domoaligato on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:23:09
I think it would be cool to also have a lego style with only one post in the middle for a lego head to be attached to it.
exact dimensions of a neckpost
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/legokeycap-1.png)
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: domoaligato on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:52:15: Quote from: thp777 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:41:41
Quote from: domoaligato on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:23:09
I think it would be cool to also have a lego style with only one post in the middle for a lego head to be attached to it.
exact dimensions of a neckpost
Show Image
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/legokeycap-1.png)

if the price is cheap enough I would buy a bunch of these.
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Post by: j2c8w6f8 on Sat, 25 May 2013, 10:42:52: I think it's can't be cheap...
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Post by: naokira on Sun, 26 May 2013, 03:54:19: This aint gonna be cheap for sure, the design is much more complicated than click clacks.
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Post by: Tym on Sun, 26 May 2013, 03:58:23: You don't pay for difficulty when 3d printing; you pay for how much material used.
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Post by: RabRhee on Tue, 28 May 2013, 13:26:58: Aha, I was planning out a Tardis keycap (Just a one-off machined metal one for now.) and lo, I find you have already designed one. I was planning on one pretty much as your large Tardis here. I will maybe try something else, I guess there aren't that many original ways of sticking something square onto a square cap. Nice designs, the upright Dalek and the Cybermen especially.
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Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 28 May 2013, 19:03:42: TARDIS cap #2 is very nice, but I can't love Dr. Who again until Matt Smith leaves the show.
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Post by: TheQsanity on Tue, 28 May 2013, 19:58:58: All Lego bricked keycaps! lol
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 29 May 2013, 01:05:14: Quote from: thp777 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 01:22:06
test cap in the lowest cheapest detail. fits and works perfectly and is sturdier then a normal cap IMO.
Show Image
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/IMG_20130521_150714_504.jpg)

Show Image
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/IMG_20130521_173113_445.jpg)

did you get this made by shapeways?
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: elttaboi on Wed, 29 May 2013, 11:48:08: I always wondered if home 3d printers could print caps since the resolution might not be good enough.
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Post by: Paranoid on Wed, 29 May 2013, 12:50:43: in my experience they are not good enough for this level of fine detail
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Post by: Luke on Sat, 01 June 2013, 15:44:59: I had this idea the other day :) I can think of some great designs becoming a reality with this :D
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 31 July 2013, 11:37:25: Quote from: BunnyLake on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:20:39
Quote from: thp777 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 14:16:48
Quote from: Latin00032 on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:18:38
Can you make one in the shape of a square Lego?

I can attach mini-figs to the top of it along with other Lego items.

here you go. i was working on it already.
Show Image
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/75/37/68753775/photos/undefined/legokeycap.png)

i have actually been making some caps i was about to release out of real square lego bricks

^^ AND! hook me up bro ;)
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: HoosTrax on Wed, 31 July 2013, 12:11:29: It is a limit of the 3d printing technology that they look a bit "coarse"? (like a sugar cube)
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 31 July 2013, 12:20:21: Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 23 May 2013, 05:11:23
I'd be interested. What's the price?
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: do_Og@n on Fri, 09 August 2013, 22:12:43: This looks awesome. Can you somehow "sand" the caps down so they look smooth? I'm not sure how but maybe heat it up until it smooths itself out (<- don't take my word on that).

What kind of price are we looking at.
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: Leslieann on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:42:48: 3d printing can do it, however, not home 3d printers.
Realistically, you need industrial types to do it.

Yes, you can smooth 3d prints, however ABS printed on any 3d printer is not nearly as strong as ABS that has been injection molded, and those who have made keycaps have had them break. There is also the matter of colors, most home 3d printers are single color only, so forget legends unless you spring for a deluxe model or make your own. Costs for other materials and printers goes up VERY fast.
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Post by: jonathanyu on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:45:39: i'm interested. will that take custom order too?
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Post by: listokei on Sun, 11 August 2013, 09:46:48: 3d!
I have very much interested! :)
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Post by: uJalled on Thu, 15 August 2013, 22:17:32: What software did you use to design those caps?
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Post by: YMSNoms on Sun, 18 August 2013, 17:36:31: I'd be interested,
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Post by: Latin00032 on Sun, 18 August 2013, 20:18:18: I'd take a Lego one so i can plug in my minifig.
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: domoaligato on Sun, 18 August 2013, 20:26:56: Quote from: Latin00032 on Sun, 18 August 2013, 20:18:18
I'd take a Lego one so i can plug in my minifig.

or you could try this...

(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33155.0;attach=28240;image)
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33155.0;attach=28242;image)
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33155.0;attach=28244;image)
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: do_Og@n on Mon, 19 August 2013, 16:15:23: Quote from: domoaligato on Sun, 18 August 2013, 20:26:56
Quote from: Latin00032 on Sun, 18 August 2013, 20:18:18
I'd take a Lego one so i can plug in my minifig.

or you could try this...

Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33155.0;attach=28240;image)

Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33155.0;attach=28242;image)

Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33155.0;attach=28244;image)

Well I know what I'm doing when I get home.
Title: Re: 3d Custom keycap sets.
Post by: gladysqueen on Wed, 21 August 2013, 09:29:16: What's the price?
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Post by: mv_LaiN on Wed, 21 August 2013, 16:51:39: definitely on board!! wow :eek:
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Post by: turtle on Wed, 21 August 2013, 16:58:29: Nice, throw a price!
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Post by: player3 on Wed, 21 August 2013, 20:05:48: I need a lego keycap.
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Post by: KeypressGraphics on Fri, 15 May 2015, 13:32:34: I'm definitely very interested in those Dr Who related caps.