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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: MOZ on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:10:49

Title: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:10:49: Geekhack is reaching it's 6th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with some custom limited run merchandise.

This interest check is to gauge if members would be interested in a custom engraved Cherry MX keychain. Blue only, however switch top will be removable and then you can mod the switch, bottom would be glued.

The keychain will be made from three (maybe two) layers of acrylic, of thickness: 1.5mm, 3.5mm, 4mm (or 5mm and 4mm) from top to bottom.

Color scheme and design will look like this:
(http://i.imgur.com/u0cesZU.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/NHDWQWQ.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/O8xWaZh.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/xPqpORU.png)

Your username or text of choice\image will be engraved on the front, and "6" on the back. Each member will only be allowed to buy one.

Price would be somewhere between $1-$2, with $3 shipping, and then the usual paypal fees and optional $1 to GH funds.

The design is _not_ set in stone and I am open to ideas, but the theme is the 6th Anniversary, and no you may not have more than one.

Although I will do a GB for "similar" custom engraved keychains much later.
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: JPG on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:13:07: There is an error on your prototype, it should be written Gucchi, but nice idea still! :p
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:17:45: Quote from: JPG on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:13:07
There is an error on your prototype, it should be written Gucchi, but nice idea still! :p

Fixed
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:18:16: This is very cool! I'd be interested. :)
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: JPG on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:18:22: Quote from: mohitgarg on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:17:45
Quote from: JPG on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:13:07
There is an error on your prototype, it should be written Gucchi, but nice idea still! :p

Fixed

:thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:20:13: I'd tap that. I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: tobr1an on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:21:32: This gets a Thumbs UP!
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: lcs on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:22:19: Also in mohit!
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Xenderwind on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:23:24: id be in for one for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:31:20: Updated OP with these questions:
1. Removable switch or fixed switch with removal top?
2. Keycap or not? If yes, let's think of a design and we can get it UV printed/dye-subbed depending on the design and numbers.
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:33:38: 1) Fixed switch with removable top if possible
2) No cap
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: lcs on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:34:18: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:33:38
1) Fixed switch with removable top if possible
2) No cap

Same for me.
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: gnubag on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:36:23: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:33:38
1) Fixed switch with removable top if possible
2) No cap

+1

and if you could ship this with the switch stickers it would be awesome.
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: acantha on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:37:48: i'd definitely be interested.
1. removable
2. i could go either way
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:40:14: Quote from: gnubag on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:36:23
and if you could ship this with the switch stickers it would be awesome.

I could, but it will depend on what pace both GBs go.
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Xenderwind on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:41:01: Quote from: gnubag on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:36:23
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:33:38
1) Fixed switch with removable top if possible
2) No cap

+1

and if you could ship this with the switch stickers it would be awesome.
+2
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:41:47: I also vote no white layer. I would prefer Orange/Black/Orange. If this is going to be on a keychain, white will get dirty FAST.
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:45:23: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:41:47
I also vote no white layer. I would prefer Orange/Black/Orange. If this is going to be on a keychain, white will get dirty FAST.

Considered, how about white in the middle?
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CalmB4tehPwn on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:31:10: Hey, count me in. I can drop a few bucks on this.
Title: Re: [IC] Official Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:32:52: Quote from: mohitgarg on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:45:23
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:41:47
I also vote no white layer. I would prefer Orange/Black/Orange. If this is going to be on a keychain, white will get dirty FAST.

Considered, how about white in the middle?

Same issue. If we're really going to be putting this in our pockets and what not, any white will get dirty fast from daily usage.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: bueller on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:33:36: I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:40:12: Since I am leaning towards, having fixed switch with removable top, I may end up just having two layers also.

Will find out on Monday, what thickness acrylic is available for orange and black.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:40:48: Did you run this by mkawa?
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:43:13: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:40:48
Did you run this by mkawa?

Yes.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:49:23: Why limit to one per person?

If the price is that cheap?
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: oaklandishh on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:51:38: I would definitely get one for that price! sounds great!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:51:48: fixed switch and no cap at all and i'm in
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Xenderwind on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:52:25: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:49:23
Why limit to one per person?

If the price is that cheap?
I kinda like it. Since they're customized and maybe people won't sell them. Also it may be easier on him to just deal with since it would be a smaller order.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:56:19: Quote from: Dubsgalore on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:51:48
fixed switch and no cap at all and i'm in

Need an anniversary cap to.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: gnubag on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:57:08: Quote from: Xenderwind on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:52:25
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:49:23
Why limit to one per person?

If the price is that cheap?
I kinda like it. Since they're customized and maybe people won't sell them. Also it may be easier on him to just deal with since it would be a smaller order.

i think that a limit of 2 should be ok and reasonable (if OP is ok with that), since I would have one with my keys and one on my desk to play around with.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:59:25: reading more, i vote with cap'n, no white layer at all :))

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:56:19
Quote from: Dubsgalore on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:51:48
fixed switch and no cap at all and i'm in

Need an anniversary cap to.

ehh not necessarily
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Badwrench on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:02:48: Count me in.

Fixed switch with removable top, and 2 or 3 layers (minimum of Black and Orange). No cap.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:04:24: I'm curious why everyone is so strongly against caps for this. Can someone share their thoughts? I'm rather indifferent, so I can go either way, but some people seem to feel strongly.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:05:17: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:49:23
Why limit to one per person?

If the price is that cheap?

Xenderwind said it, it is a limited edition special for the anniversary, thus every user will get only one, I don't want to saturate the world with too many "limited" editions ;)

If you read the small text at the end of the OP, you shall have a smile.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Badwrench on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:08:46: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:04:24
I'm curious why everyone is so strongly against caps for this. Can someone share their thoughts? I'm rather indifferent, so I can go either way, but some people seem to feel strongly.

Main reason for me is to keep the GB simple and cost low. In addition I would think it would shorten the lead time as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: gnubag on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:09:55: Quote from: mohitgarg on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:05:17
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 23:49:23
Why limit to one per person?

If the price is that cheap?

Xenderwind said it, it is a limited edition special for the anniversary, thus every user will get only one, I don't want to saturate the world with too many "limited" editions ;)

If you read the small text at the end of the OP, you shall have a smile.

for the lazy
Quote
Although I will do a GB for "similar" custom engraved keychains much later.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: quake4mhg on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:16:45: It's gonna be our profile pictures! I'm in :D
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Glissant on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:27:12: I would care about the switch, but if you go for a cap it should be in the regular Geek Hack style and be in colors wr promise never to make them in again :p

I'm in no matter what happens lol
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:49:52: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:04:24
I'm curious why everyone is so strongly against caps for this. Can someone share their thoughts? I'm rather indifferent, so I can go either way, but some people seem to feel strongly.

This is a GH anniversary buy right? What better cap to put on it than one of the myriad of GH caps. We should just keep this simple and do the keychain. Turn around and actually getting stuff soon is preferable than waiting for 3-6 months for caps to be made and then another 1-2 months for sorting and shipping.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: gnubag on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:51:30: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:49:52
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:04:24
I'm curious why everyone is so strongly against caps for this. Can someone share their thoughts? I'm rather indifferent, so I can go either way, but some people seem to feel strongly.

This is a GH anniversary buy right? What better cap to put on it than one of the myriad of GH caps. We should just keep this simple and do the keychain. Turn around and actually getting stuff soon is preferable than waiting for 3-6 months for caps to be made and then another 1-2 months for sorting and shipping.

also you had to pay more for the keycaps and shipping from another source.

however, you would have a NEW GH keycap....
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:55:19: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:49:52
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:04:24
I'm curious why everyone is so strongly against caps for this. Can someone share their thoughts? I'm rather indifferent, so I can go either way, but some people seem to feel strongly.

This is a GH anniversary buy right? What better cap to put on it than one of the myriad of GH caps. We should just keep this simple and do the keychain. Turn around and actually getting stuff soon is preferable than waiting for 3-6 months for caps to be made and then another 1-2 months for sorting and shipping.

Good point. It'd be cool to have a super unique cap that's only available through this, but you're right timing is an issue.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: jebbs on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:06:11: Design looks fine to me.

As for the switch, I'd prefer it didn't have one, but I wouldn't complain if it did end up having one.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:08:23: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:49:52
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:04:24
I'm curious why everyone is so strongly against caps for this. Can someone share their thoughts? I'm rather indifferent, so I can go either way, but some people seem to feel strongly.

This is a GH anniversary buy right? What better cap to put on it than one of the myriad of GH caps. We should just keep this simple and do the keychain. Turn around and actually getting stuff soon is preferable than waiting for 3-6 months for caps to be made and then another 1-2 months for sorting and shipping.

there we go
this is also 6 years and not 1, 5 or 10
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:09:23: Why did no one tell me about KEYCHAINS!!!??? Yes! KEYCHAINS!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:15:10: Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:09:23
Why did no one tell me about KEYCHAINS!!!??? Yes! KEYCHAINS!

This started literally 4 hours ago. :P
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 10 August 2013, 01:16:12: Oh. Thank goodness. Yes, I love keychains. More to my collection of 6 uniques.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 10 August 2013, 03:38:11: Looks like this is a gold idea. :D
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Neal on Sat, 10 August 2013, 05:18:03: I still don't have a keychain, I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Sat, 10 August 2013, 05:29:28: I'd get one. No way I'd carry it around since it would be so bulky, but I would set it on my desk and click it because that sounds fun.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: BunnyLake on Sat, 10 August 2013, 05:45:56: ill take one good sir
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:07:15: I'd be interested
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MJ45 on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:15:37: I'm in for one, whatever shakes out!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Tym on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:18:30: Ill take one!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:27:41: Quote from: Tym on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:18:30
Ill take one!

^^ In case I wasn't clear I agree with Tym.

Although I'd love to take 2 or 3 :P
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:37:20: I quite like the idea of only one per person. It makes things a little more personal and special. Normally I prefer to have larger runs of things (I'm looking at you LZ-S) but for something like this, it's cool. It's exactly like when companies do like limited edition whatever when they celebrate their milestones.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:43:46: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:37:20
I quite like the idea of only one per person. It makes things a little more personal and special. Normally I prefer to have larger runs of things (I'm looking at you LZ-S) but for something like this, it's cool. It's exactly like when companies do like limited edition whatever when they celebrate their milestones.

I know I just like 'collecting' key chains and key pullers!!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:45:48: You guys missed the small text at the end of my OP?
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:46:40: Nope. I'm just saying I like the idea of a limited edition run.

Also if you want us to read that, you might want to make it not size 2 font :P
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:47:41: Quote from: mohitgarg on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:45:48
You guys missed the small text at the end of my OP?

I saw it but often on here 'later' never comes. ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:48:19: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:46:40
Nope. I'm just saying I like the idea of a limited edition run.

Also if you want us to read that, you might want to make it not size 2 font :P

Yes, it is going to be like sports cars, although the model is same, this cosmetic variant will be of limited numbers.

It is size 4. :P
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Tym on Sat, 10 August 2013, 08:51:29: Quote from: mohitgarg on Fri, 09 August 2013, 21:10:49
Although I will do a GB for "similar" custom engraved keychains much later.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 10 August 2013, 09:05:53: Thank you, the point of the small text was to get the point across while not making it obvious :P
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 09:36:47: Thanks Tym. That's a proper size that we can all enjoy. :P
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 10 August 2013, 09:40:24: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 10 August 2013, 09:36:47
Thanks Tym. That's a proper size that we can all enjoy. :P

It's times like those I'm glad I still have 1920x1200 resolution.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: BliTzKiN on Sat, 10 August 2013, 09:56:19: Interested in getting a piece!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Toad1677 on Sat, 10 August 2013, 10:22:30: I want one. If I could get a couple that would be great
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: linziyi on Sat, 10 August 2013, 10:33:03: I would love one :)
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: fydo on Sat, 10 August 2013, 10:40:03: Looks pretty cool, I'd be down for one!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: infiniti on Sat, 10 August 2013, 10:40:23: Oooh I want in on this! ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 10 August 2013, 10:52:41: Loving the interest from everyone.

Hopefully I can get a proto out in a couple of days.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MKULTRA on Sat, 10 August 2013, 12:23:05: I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Jrwestcoast on Sat, 10 August 2013, 13:22:35: I would like one also
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Sent on Sat, 10 August 2013, 16:43:43: Sure, why not.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: LONGZILLA on Sun, 11 August 2013, 00:36:41: Great idea, interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Mad_Doktor on Mon, 12 August 2013, 10:39:36: I would also be interested in one.

MD
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 12 August 2013, 10:41:42: I got a prototype done today, however the laser cutter destroyed it somehow by glowing some hot gas of the cut acrylic and making wired heat patterns :mad:

However it did allow me to see if everything fit, and made sense.

I couldn't get engraving done as that wasn't working, however I did get it laser marked, and I have to say, to certain extent I like it better for the given small design, atleast for the name.

I'll post comparison pictures.

You will get a simple threaded lanyward with dustplug, and also a snake chain with keyring.

Pricing would be $200 for 100, excluding shipping and paypal.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 August 2013, 10:59:47: Quote from: mohitgarg on Mon, 12 August 2013, 10:41:42
Pricing would be $200 for 100, excluding shipping and paypal.

Oh gosh, I thought that said $200 for 1 at first! That pricing sounds completely reasonable and I don't think anyone will argue against it. Sounds great! Can't wait for some pictures! :)
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 August 2013, 11:03:28: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 August 2013, 10:59:47
Quote from: mohitgarg on Mon, 12 August 2013, 10:41:42
Pricing would be $200 for 100, excluding shipping and paypal.

Oh gosh, I thought that said $200 for 1 at first! That pricing sounds completely reasonable and I don't think anyone will argue against it. Sounds great! Can't wait for some pictures! :)

Just give it 5 years hahaha ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: vsdubstep on Mon, 12 August 2013, 11:05:17: Do want.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 12 August 2013, 11:33:02: What it means, is it will cost $200 for production of 100 units, thus if we get 50 orders it would be $4 each, and the remaining 50 will got to the geekhack store (Didn't mention that earlier, oops), obviously they won't be personalized but will have the limited run color combination and the 6 at the back.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MTManiac on Mon, 12 August 2013, 11:46:04: mark me down for one or two :-p
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 12 August 2013, 18:17:56: I was just wondering, but would there be any chance we might be able to do Alps stickers too? Anyone have any files for Alps that we could get set up for the plotter?
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Xenderwind on Mon, 12 August 2013, 18:32:17: Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 12 August 2013, 18:17:56
I was just wondering, but would there be any chance we might be able to do Alps stickers too? Anyone have any files for Alps that we could get set up for the plotter?

I think you got the wrong thread nubs.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 12 August 2013, 18:36:39: Quote from: Xenderwind on Mon, 12 August 2013, 18:32:17
Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 12 August 2013, 18:17:56
I was just wondering, but would there be any chance we might be able to do Alps stickers too? Anyone have any files for Alps that we could get set up for the plotter?

I think you got the wrong thread nubs.

Facepalm. I definitely did. Meant the sticker thread. I'll just see myself out.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 12 August 2013, 23:49:38: No problems.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: pandather on Tue, 13 August 2013, 01:00:17: I'm in! :D
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: nathairtras on Tue, 13 August 2013, 14:47:08: interested - under $10 is cheap
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: YMSNoms on Wed, 14 August 2013, 02:44:38: I would love a couple of these
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 14 August 2013, 03:52:21: Quote from: YMSNoms on Wed, 14 August 2013, 02:44:38
I would love a couple of these

One per person only :D
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Rayne on Wed, 14 August 2013, 04:25:56: these are seriously awesome!
id be in for one.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: stoic-lemon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 04:41:02: And I will take one too.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Flamingchook on Wed, 14 August 2013, 04:46:42: I will definitely be in on this.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: daerid on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:53:34: Count me in!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:54:08: If they're custom engraved, I'm definitely in. That'd be sick.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: danielucf on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:13:37: Looks pretty sweet, I'd pick one up.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MTManiac on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:22:19: Mark me down for one also! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: wiredPANDA on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:29:15: I'm in for one.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: shrapneL on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:37:14: I'm in! I don't have a keychain yet! Gotta support GH! :)
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: KaLam1ty on Wed, 14 August 2013, 13:01:44: $5? How could I not want one? ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Sai on Wed, 14 August 2013, 20:46:52: ok. count me in for 1 too.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 04:31:31: So, here is the final design:

(http://i.imgur.com/lNEq8mw.png)

Black lines are cut, blue is engraved and green is a crevice.
I am leaning towards the GH font for text.
Bottom stuck with removable switch top.
Cherry MX Blue switches.
Will come in a cheap plastic box with snake chain(http://i.imgur.com/fY5giRR.jpg), 3.5mm clear dustplug (http://i.imgur.com/pp7aIwK.jpg), and small blue phone lanyard(http://i.imgur.com/PFTjIga.jpg).

Pricing would be $3 including all surcharges. $3 for shipping and optional $1 to GH funds and optional $1 for my time.

If members are good with this, I will create form to fill up and get started on this
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 16 August 2013, 05:59:32: GUCCI!

Yeah, I'm in. I was in since I saw the title, who am I kidding. :P
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: infiniti on Fri, 16 August 2013, 06:02:41: I'm OK with the design and pricing.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:44:13: Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 04:31:31
So, here is the final design:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/lNEq8mw.png)

Black lines are cut, blue is engraved and green is a crevice.
I am leaning towards the GH font for text.
Bottom stuck with removable switch top.
Cherry MX Blue switches.
Will come in a cheap plastic box with snake chain(http://i.imgur.com/fY5giRR.jpg), 3.5mm clear dustplug (http://i.imgur.com/pp7aIwK.jpg), and small blue phone lanyard(http://i.imgur.com/PFTjIga.jpg).

Pricing would be $3 including all surcharges. $3 for shipping and optional $1 to GH funds and optional $1 for my time.

If members are good with this, I will create form to fill up and get started on this

I will gladly pay you $10 for one of these!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:49:08: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:44:13
Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 04:31:31
So, here is the final design:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/lNEq8mw.png)

Black lines are cut, blue is engraved and green is a crevice.
I am leaning towards the GH font for text.
Bottom stuck with removable switch top.
Cherry MX Blue switches.
Will come in a cheap plastic box with snake chain(http://i.imgur.com/fY5giRR.jpg), 3.5mm clear dustplug (http://i.imgur.com/pp7aIwK.jpg), and small blue phone lanyard(http://i.imgur.com/PFTjIga.jpg).

Pricing would be $3 including all surcharges. $3 for shipping and optional $1 to GH funds and optional $1 for my time.

If members are good with this, I will create form to fill up and get started on this

I will gladly pay you $10 for one of these!

I made a mistake, pricing would not be calculated until we know the numbers, it would be following this simple formula, $250per 100 orders. So if we have 50 orders it would be $5, shipping will $3, and no other charges.

The increase in $50 from my previous post is because of the increased USD-INR rate which is affecting the market now as old stocks of materials are being replenished, I've removed the PayPal fees as extra to compensate for price increase.

Sorry for the confusion.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: shrapneL on Fri, 16 August 2013, 09:35:20: Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:49:08
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:44:13
Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 04:31:31
So, here is the final design:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/lNEq8mw.png)

Black lines are cut, blue is engraved and green is a crevice.
I am leaning towards the GH font for text.
Bottom stuck with removable switch top.
Cherry MX Blue switches.
Will come in a cheap plastic box with snake chain(http://i.imgur.com/fY5giRR.jpg), 3.5mm clear dustplug (http://i.imgur.com/pp7aIwK.jpg), and small blue phone lanyard(http://i.imgur.com/PFTjIga.jpg).

Pricing would be $3 including all surcharges. $3 for shipping and optional $1 to GH funds and optional $1 for my time.

If members are good with this, I will create form to fill up and get started on this

I will gladly pay you $10 for one of these!

I made a mistake, pricing would not be calculated until we know the numbers, it would be following this simple formula, $250per 100 orders. So if we have 50 orders it would be $5, shipping will $3, and no other charges.

The increase in $50 from my previous post is because of the increased USD-INR rate which is affecting the market now as old stocks of materials are being replenished, I've removed the PayPal fees as extra to compensate for price increase.

Sorry for the confusion.

That price is still very reasonable! I feel like we'll easily get to the 100 mark though :)

I feel like you really didn't need to remove the paypal fee either, but it is much appreciated!

Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: Badwrench on Fri, 16 August 2013, 10:03:43: Sweet! Lets get these going.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 10:31:37: So, these are the pics, these are not the prototypes, only reason I got them was to get size idea and fitting of the switch.

I think it is best to get the names etched and not marked (Half-cut/crevice) as I had thought.

(http://i.imgur.com/7B4jPTh.jpg)

The laser cutter warped the acrylic on this one and I ran out of chloroform for welding so had to make do with cyanoacrylate glue.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Fri, 16 August 2013, 11:54:53: I'd buy one.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MTManiac on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:03:58: looks great!
can't wait to get a GH keychain!!! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: mr. rampage on Fri, 16 August 2013, 12:18:47: I'd be in for one as well. Great stuff.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 14:57:45: Group buy up: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47148
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: GeeGee on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:13:49: Ordered son.
Title: Re: [IC] Geekhack 6th Anniversary Custom Engraved Cherry MX Keychains
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:17:04: Quote from: GeeGee on Fri, 16 August 2013, 16:13:49
Ordered son.

Received. Thanks sir.