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Title: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 25 April 2014, 06:39:02
In this video I show some variety of keycaps (OEM, Cherry/BSP/GMK, ABS, PBT,...) and explain their differences. The video is kind of unstructured in some parts but I think it's not too bad. I should write a small script next time I guess :D


Also available in 1080p! As always, any feedback is appreciated :thumb:
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 25 April 2014, 08:13:28
This is a nice introduction to various keycap manufacturing for people new to the keyboard scene. I liked the first person perspective as well, and your voice is soothing  :)
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: Lastpilot on Fri, 25 April 2014, 14:31:17
Great video! Consider me soothed. :D
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: Vibex on Fri, 25 April 2014, 14:33:10
Watched this yesterday, great video! I script wouldn't hurt, but who am I to complain. :p
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: epzy on Fri, 25 April 2014, 14:49:30
Good job. :thumb:
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 25 April 2014, 15:03:50
Good, high-quality video. However, is the windowed Capslock keycap really doubleshot? I don't see anything underneath, so I'm assuming it's pad-printed.
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 25 April 2014, 15:05:23
Good, high-quality video. However, is the windowed Capslock keycap really doubleshot? I don't see anything underneath, so I'm assuming it's pad-printed.
The clear window is the second shot. The text is pad printed.
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 25 April 2014, 15:10:43
Good, high-quality video. However, is the windowed Capslock keycap really doubleshot? I don't see anything underneath, so I'm assuming it's pad-printed.
The clear window is the second shot. The text is pad printed.

Oh, I see. I didn't know the window plastic itself is considered a second layer since non-doubleshot, stock keycap sets come with windowed keycaps such as Num/ScrollCaps Lock. (Ex: Leopold FC200R)
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 25 April 2014, 16:02:58
I posted this to reddit. If you want me to pull it down let me know. I don't bite.
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 25 April 2014, 16:54:48
Oh, I see. I didn't know the window plastic itself is considered a second layer since non-doubleshot, stock keycap sets come with windowed keycaps such as Num/ScrollCaps Lock. (Ex: Leopold FC200R)

That depends, I'm not sure how OEM keycaps achieve the windows in the keycaps as they are usually just a small piece of clear plastic (I have an FC200R and looked it up, it's not molded into the keycap as there are tiny gaps between the clear and solid plastic, so it's not doubleshot), but as I mention in the video, the clear plastic on Cherry keycaps is definately a second layer and therefore doubleshot.

I posted this to reddit. If you want me to pull it down let me know. I don't bite.

I don't visit Reddit but I don't mind ;)

Watched this yesterday, great video! I script wouldn't hurt, but who am I to complain. :p

I'll write one next time first, I promise! :D
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: Candyflip on Fri, 25 April 2014, 17:03:54
Nice video, why are comments disabled?
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 25 April 2014, 17:13:10
Nice video, why are comments disabled?

Not sure, it's not my channel and it was the standard setting.
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 25 April 2014, 17:43:26
This video was awesome. I liked how you prefaced the sandpaper bit by saying "Don't be scared!" then you showed the cut doubleshot :P

Nice video, why are comments disabled?

Not sure, it's not my channel and it was the standard setting.

Should we change that?
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 26 April 2014, 03:06:36
Nice one :)

I saw a Drunken Skull there too :D
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: tinlong117 on Sat, 26 April 2014, 09:34:38
Need more German accent!
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: leesofi on Sat, 26 April 2014, 10:13:04
Nice video. :)
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 26 April 2014, 13:31:59
This video was awesome. I liked how you prefaced the sandpaper bit by saying "Don't be scared!" then you showed the cut doubleshot :P

Nice video, why are comments disabled?

Not sure, it's not my channel and it was the standard setting.

Should we change that?

Maybe? I don't think people would spam or anything.

Nice one :)

I saw a Drunken Skull there too :D

My only CC :D

Need more German accent!

 :-*
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 26 April 2014, 13:42:17
Nice vid BlueBar :P
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: Frenir on Sat, 26 April 2014, 16:44:09
Neat video :thumb:
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 01 May 2014, 23:09:16
This video was awesome. I liked how you prefaced the sandpaper bit by saying "Don't be scared!" then you showed the cut doubleshot :P

Nice video, why are comments disabled?

Not sure, it's not my channel and it was the standard setting.

Should we change that?

i set that for my videos because i create a discussion thread in making stuff for each video. that way the knowledge-base can be added to with the comments on the video rather than gems ending up in a sea of silly youtube comments. i think if you just start a thread and link to the thread in the description it's easier for the keepers to organize the result.
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: redskull on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:40:25
great video blu! waiting for more, maybe on switches, modding, etc?  :thumb:
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:41:42
great video blu! waiting for modding

WhiteFireDragon's videos (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL00EjuPMbgnJjsuSKyX9OkrKG2NvuHzgX) on modding were very helpful for me when I started. I'll have to add his videos or link them somehow to the Geekhackers Youtube Channel
Title: Re: [Video] Let's talk about keycaps
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 02 May 2014, 11:57:24
great video blu! waiting for more, maybe on switches, modding, etc?  :thumb:

I made a video about dissassembling a Cherry MX switch here:
I will definately do some modding stuff (next videos will be a cable sleeving video and something about stabilizers). If you have any requests for videos feel free to ask, I'm always looking for what I could do next :thumb: