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Title: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 14 September 2013, 03:02:23
I know you all love keyboards and keychains, specially the GH 6th Anniv. ones.

Thus I present a new range of keychains, none of these designs are final and it is based on interests. All are made out of 3mm acrylic.

Below are designs of miniature keybord keychain ideas I have in mind:
- Miniature 60%
- Miniature TKL
- Miniature Full size
- Miniature Left/Right hand ErgoDox in both standard and full hand variants
- Miniature Complete ErgoDox again in both standard and full hand variants
- GH 6th Anniv style keychain, not the same colors or the 6 at the back. Where you can get whatever you want etched on the back and front.
- Standard square style. Where you can get whatever you want etched on the back.

Face plates:
Blue part is etched. I have included a switch cutout and keycap size for size reference.
(http://i.imgur.com/NU7XTRu.png)

I think I'll do these in four variants:
Similar style will be used for any of the above faceplates.
(http://i.imgur.com/dQ9ZoG0.png)

There will not be individual MOQ for each keychain, however there will be price tiers based on total number of keychains. The MOQ would be basd on what colors we do.

I am contemplating getting the plate with the keychain hole done out of 1.5mm alu or steel.

Pricing would be between $2.5 - $5 if all acrylic, no idea if we do alu/steel plate in between.

Designs, feedback, excitement, critic welcome
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 14 September 2013, 03:15:26
Reserved.
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: infiniti on Sat, 14 September 2013, 04:13:21
I'm definitely interested in for a few more GH 6th Anniv style keychains. ;D

How big will the miniature TKL and Full size keyboard keychains be?
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: phetto on Sat, 14 September 2013, 04:15:51
How can you keep track of everything you are running? :D
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 14 September 2013, 04:21:01
Quote from: infiniti on Sat, 14 September 2013, 04:13:21
I'm definitely interested in for a few more GH 6th Anniv style keychains. ;D

How big will the miniature TKL and Full size keyboard keychains be?
You can get an idea of the size from the cutout in the image, I'll post exact sizes soon.

Quote from: phetto on Sat, 14 September 2013, 04:15:51
How can you keep track of everything you are running? :D
Two answers:
1. Micro-management
2. Once I get all the money, I'm going to run away :P
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Sat, 14 September 2013, 07:23:55
A little 60% key ring would be cool
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 14 September 2013, 09:50:30
In!
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: LechnerDE on Sat, 14 September 2013, 11:49:44
Really cool idea!

I guess I'll have to drop a giant order with this, the upcoming sticker GB and all the other stuff you're running :D
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: bahamot on Sat, 14 September 2013, 12:13:52
Put alu in between then I'm in  ;D
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 14 September 2013, 13:01:21
Loving the interest so far.

Exams are over so I should be able to make a trip here and there to find alu/steel cutting facility.
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 16 September 2013, 14:29:10
Dimensions:

Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 16 September 2013, 14:31:39
These are so cool. Great work. :thumb:
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 16 September 2013, 15:02:16
Some more mockups.

The 60%/TKL/Fullsize will follow the same pattern as the full size in the below mockup. Individual ErdoDox hands will follow as shown, and for the combined ErgoDox, I'll have the keyhole in the empty space between each hand, and one switch cutout on each hand.

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: divito on Mon, 16 September 2013, 15:05:19
Very cool. Will keep track of this and its progress!
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: Badwrench on Thu, 19 September 2013, 00:01:14
Wait!  The little mini keyboards will have switches on them?  Sweet!  I have several keys - now I can put a key chain on each  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: RabRhee on Thu, 19 September 2013, 00:26:12
They are little keyboards... with two switches. Doesn't that really make them 2% keyboards? for when 60% keyboards are just too damn big?
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 19 September 2013, 01:15:29
Quote from: RabRhee on Thu, 19 September 2013, 00:26:12
They are little keyboards... with two switches. Doesn't that really make them 2% keyboards? for when 60% keyboards are just too damn big?

LOL. They are non operational though. :P
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: bahamot on Thu, 19 September 2013, 21:47:24
Quote from: RabRhee on Thu, 19 September 2013, 00:26:12
They are little keyboards... with two switches. Doesn't that really make them 2% keyboards? for when 60% keyboards are just too damn big?
Like people say, simple is the best.  ;)
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: Glod on Thu, 19 September 2013, 23:19:50
MOZ is a beast it seems with all these projects, i hope you have friends there in India helping you out buddy.
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 19 September 2013, 23:23:42
Quote from: Glod on Thu, 19 September 2013, 23:19:50
MOZ is a beast it seems with all these projects, i hope you have friends there in India helping you out buddy.

Sadly, I don't. :(

I think I have to make some in the States.
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: Glod on Thu, 19 September 2013, 23:44:51
Quote from: MOZ on Thu, 19 September 2013, 23:23:42
Quote from: Glod on Thu, 19 September 2013, 23:19:50
MOZ is a beast it seems with all these projects, i hope you have friends there in India helping you out buddy.

Sadly, I don't. :(

I think I have to make some in the States.

:( well i think you have friends here on geekhack :)
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 20 September 2013, 05:29:03
Quote from: Glod on Thu, 19 September 2013, 23:44:51
Quote from: MOZ on Thu, 19 September 2013, 23:23:42
Quote from: Glod on Thu, 19 September 2013, 23:19:50
MOZ is a beast it seems with all these projects, i hope you have friends there in India helping you out buddy.

Sadly, I don't. :(

I think I have to make some in the States.

:( well i think you have friends here on geekhack :)

Ofcourse I do. :)
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: terran5992 on Fri, 20 September 2013, 10:18:59
Interested, sign me up for 1
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 26 September 2013, 15:27:21
Prototypes made today.

The keyboards came out wonderful. Much better than I was expecting.
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: Badwrench on Thu, 26 September 2013, 15:54:04
Quote from: MOZ on Thu, 26 September 2013, 15:27:21
Prototypes made today.

The keyboards came out wonderful. Much better than I was expecting.

Excited to see.  I am late to the keychain game and need to play some catch up. 
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: mr. rampage on Thu, 26 September 2013, 15:56:53
Damn sweet! Can't wait to see the prototypes.
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 26 September 2013, 16:02:30
Dual teaser:

[attachimg=1]

Someone is ready for toxic :P
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: Thimplum on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:24:59
I love all of the random trinkets and keychains you make.
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: lcs on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:28:51
Oh, I want one!
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: JaccoW on Wed, 02 October 2013, 17:32:54
Wait... so we get a mini TKL/60%/whatever keyboard etched on one side AND two switches on the other side? Count me in!
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 02 October 2013, 17:37:02
Not for all of them, only the Full size and two hand ergodox.

This reminds me, I have to fuse the pieces and post pictures.

Too much on my plate, it is overflowing!!!
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: dragonxx21 on Wed, 02 October 2013, 17:39:14
MOZ you always come up with such awesome ideas.
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Tue, 15 October 2013, 15:39:59
Sorry for the delay, I got caught up. I'll be adding the prototypes real soon.
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: ctbear on Thu, 17 October 2013, 18:58:38
I would love a miniature HHKB keychain  :))
Title: Re: Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 17 October 2013, 19:08:44
This is exactly what I was looking for
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: justnits on Sat, 02 November 2013, 00:14:22
interested!
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: yicaoyimu on Sat, 02 November 2013, 02:05:39
Geekiness at its best!
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 02 November 2013, 03:12:45
I love the Miniature Full size looks like my Rosewill but w caps in the corner hehe
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: catnipz0098 on Sun, 03 November 2013, 15:20:06
interested  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: ctbear on Sun, 10 November 2013, 22:07:26
Any updates? I am still very interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: kmiller8 on Sun, 10 November 2013, 22:11:59
reminds me of what I got flynn for secret santa last year

(http://i.imgur.com/ctvdN.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: catnipz0098 on Mon, 11 November 2013, 16:59:07
Quote from: kmiller8 on Sun, 10 November 2013, 22:11:59
reminds me of what I got flynn for secret santa last year

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ctvdN.jpg)


Where did flynn get his?
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 11 November 2013, 17:00:29
Quote from: catnipz0098 on Mon, 11 November 2013, 16:59:07
Where did flynn get his?

Quote from: kmiller8 on Sun, 10 November 2013, 22:11:59
reminds me of what I got flynn for secret santa last year

Quote from: kmiller8 on Sun, 10 November 2013, 22:11:59
what I got flynn

Quote from: kmiller8 on Sun, 10 November 2013, 22:11:59
I

¯\_(*・ω・)_/¯
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 11 November 2013, 17:20:11
3D printed? Looks neat kirk!
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 11 November 2013, 17:20:54
Quote from: MOZ on Mon, 11 November 2013, 17:20:11
3D printed? Looks neat kirk!

yeah, got them from shapeways, so expensive -_-
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 15 November 2013, 20:25:48
I change my vote 60% would be sick. Those white ones are badass!
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: daerid on Sat, 16 November 2013, 00:11:37
I want a classic 'dox keychain. BADLY
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 19 December 2013, 21:50:46
Posting this here as well from my absence thread: I love the idea (Of these keychains), but my guy doesn't have the thresholds to do this minute job correctly, thus these would not be happening at least for now.
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 20 December 2013, 01:16:51
Sad to hear that, but of course canceling is the right decision if it can't be done correctly.

Hopefully this idea can be re-visited some other time :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Keychains! Keychains! Miniature Keyboard keychains and more!
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 07:54:50
3d printing is one option