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Title: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:49:44: I had this idea long ago and finally got some time to develop the pumpkey :)

This is just a prototype carved on wood, ideally the final cap would be cast in resin (maybe even glow in the dark). These are still many small errors, but I'm getting there :)

This is version 0.9 :) Hope you like it, I spent really a lot of time on it.

(http://i.imgur.com/CvIoKvm.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/nrYABER.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lE1Ebj8.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/yLscjDp.jpg)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: absyrd on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:51:55: Wasn't working for me 'til the last pic. Then it looked sweet. :p

Also, praiseworthy carving job on that stem. How???
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:52:22: Putting that CNC to good use!!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Lurch on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:53:46: Very nice Matt3o!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: osi on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:55:25: Gimme!

I'm digging that wood version though
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: isaske on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:01:10: This cap looks amazing. Really great job!
I also dig the wood material, but i wouldn't mind if this would come in other materials.
Will this cap be very limited?
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:04:45: Quote from: absyrd on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:51:55
Wasn't working for me 'til the last pic. Then it looked sweet. :p

Also, praiseworthy carving job on that stem. How???

CNC

Quote from: isaske on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:01:10
This cap looks amazing. Really great job!
I also dig the wood material, but i wouldn't mind if this would come in other materials.
Will this cap be very limited?

I don't know if it will ever be produced. I'd like to... but it takes a lot of time (and money actually). Anyway I'll try one more prototype to correct the errors and see how it goes.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: osi on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:15:48: Can buy prototype?? :D :D :D
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: HipsterPunks on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:20:12: Looks dope! I imagine with different wood stains and finished you could pull off some amazing colors
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:21:34: Quote from: osi on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:15:48
Can buy prototype?? :D :D :D

I could do them in wood directly... but they would be quite expensive...
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: JaydrVernanda on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:22:48: cute pumpkin.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: osi on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:27:10: Quote from: Matt3o on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:21:34
Quote from: osi on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:15:48
Can buy prototype?? :D :D :D

I could do them in wood directly... but they would be quite expensive...

Damnit...

..moves along...

:x
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: isaske on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:28:10: Quote from: Matt3o on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:04:45
Quote from: absyrd on Wed, 20 August 2014, 09:51:55
Wasn't working for me 'til the last pic. Then it looked sweet. :p

Also, praiseworthy carving job on that stem. How???

CNC

Quote from: isaske on Wed, 20 August 2014, 10:01:10
This cap looks amazing. Really great job!
I also dig the wood material, but i wouldn't mind if this would come in other materials.
Will this cap be very limited?

I don't know if it will ever be produced. I'd like to... but I takes a lot of time (and money actually). Anyway I'll try one more prototype to correct the errors and see how it goes.

Do it, you won't regret it.
I think everyone thinks this would be a great addition to the artisan caps we already have on the market now.
It's just amazing, would be a shame if it won't even be produced...
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: DanielT on Wed, 20 August 2014, 11:15:36: I like it :) really funny, can I call dibbs ? ;)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: DamnDan on Wed, 20 August 2014, 11:41:01: Wow this looks great! The fact that it is made in wood, would give it a nice option to stain it however you want :) Great work! (Don't know why but it kinda makes me think of minecraft and the pumpkin in game :P)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: midnightmare on Wed, 20 August 2014, 14:43:49: Looks awesome! Some glow in the dark material would indeed look nice
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 20 August 2014, 14:45:13: MY MAN! You know I love anything HALLOWEEN! I am more than stoked for this! Bring it on! :D <3
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 20 August 2014, 14:55:53: There really needs to be a pumpkin key cap.
I'm all about this.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Alex92 on Wed, 20 August 2014, 15:08:25: This looks great! :thumb:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Grim Fandango on Wed, 20 August 2014, 15:32:26: Quote from: Alex92 on Wed, 20 August 2014, 15:08:25
This looks great! :thumb:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 20 August 2014, 16:48:20: Anyone have one of those little wooden boxes as a kid? About the size of a walnut, you open it up and there's a jiggly bug or some such creature inside with wriggly legs. Think they were called Bug in a Nut or something really literal.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Wed, 20 August 2014, 17:13:38: thank you guys.

I'll make the final prototype and decide how to move from there :) Oh btw, I also have wooden spacebars! Those are pretty cool, I'll post some pictures later.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Binge on Wed, 20 August 2014, 19:03:15: I was expecting,

(http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hypebeast-wordpress/image/2009/04/reebok-pump-omni-lite-knicks-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 20 August 2014, 19:11:33: Pretty cool glowing effect with the orange LED. :)) :thumb:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Wed, 20 August 2014, 23:03:12: Love that last pic =O I'm fairly new to the market of novelty keycaps so I assume this will end up being out of my price range but it's nice to dream =)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43: He is so cute :)

(http://i.imgur.com/mdgh0st.jpg)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Karura on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:19:39: Looks great, put me down for one (is this an official interest check thread now? :D)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: isaske on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:19:52: Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43
He is so cute :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mdgh0st.jpg)

:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:35:05: Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43
He is so cute :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mdgh0st.jpg)

In the words of Gandhi, that is totes adorbs!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:59:33: Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43
He is so cute :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mdgh0st.jpg)

Orange! Even better :-D
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 05:01:43: I'm making the next prototype in plastic so I can use an end mill of 0.5mm and 0.2mm for even higher details :)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: keypro on Thu, 21 August 2014, 05:55:36: Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 05:01:43
I'm making the next prototype in plastic so I can use an end mill of 0.5mm and 0.2mm for even higher details :)

nicely done Matt3o! Great job. Glad to see your work. :thumb:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: HendyZone on Thu, 21 August 2014, 06:03:29: Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43
He is so cute :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mdgh0st.jpg)

Really cute
amazing works Matt3o :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 21 August 2014, 20:41:34: It is difficult to cast things with holes in them... I expect that you would still have to drill them out with the router.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Auryon on Thu, 21 August 2014, 22:54:54: Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 21 August 2014, 04:06:43
He is so cute :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mdgh0st.jpg)

:thumb:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 22 August 2014, 02:00:36: Quote from: Findecanor on Thu, 21 August 2014, 20:41:34
It is difficult to cast things with holes in them... I expect that you would still have to drill them out with the router.

I did it before, it's not overly complicated. You just have to place some tape in the inside before making the mold. The final product will have a very thin layer of resin at the bottom of the holes that you can easily remove with a sharp scalpel or a needle.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Oobly on Fri, 22 August 2014, 04:41:30: Can your CNC do aluminium? If so, that's what I would use to get a really finely detailed master. Then make molds from that and resin cast 'em! I'd love a solid orange pumpkin for my Cherry Legends Replica or Nostalgia sets!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 22 August 2014, 05:03:28: Quote from: Oobly on Fri, 22 August 2014, 04:41:30
Can your CNC do aluminium? If so, that's what I would use to get a really finely detailed master. Then make molds from that and resin cast 'em! I'd love a solid orange pumpkin for my Cherry Legends Replica or Nostalgia sets!

yes I could do aluminum but for this particular piece I'd need very small bits that are pretty expensive for aluminum (while rather cheap for plastic).
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: isaske on Fri, 22 August 2014, 05:06:34: Oh Pleae dibs when it gets made in plastic! PLS PLS PLS
I live in your neighbouring country if it counts lel
Really, it's so pretty. :thumb:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Data on Fri, 22 August 2014, 08:26:15: OK, that's pretty rad.
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Post by: SirPony on Mon, 25 August 2014, 04:09:06: oh well, i would go as far as investing a thousand buck to help this project go live :p :p just too awesom
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: infiniti on Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:16:57: It's up on Massdrop!

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/pumpkin-keycap?mode=guest_open

[attachimg=1 width=450]
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: singaporean123 on Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:26:46: that looks amazing! great work! :eek:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: connorelsea on Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:31:09: Nice look, but from what the discussion section of mass drop says, it seems that these are 3D printed. Am I correct? I don't know how I feel about that.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:37:12: yeah it's 3d printed. I gave the model to Massdrop that tried to 3d printed it. They say it's ridiculously cute and I have no reason to doubt it (but I haven't seen it in person).
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Karura on Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:54:43: Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 31 October 2014, 02:37:12
yeah it's 3d printed. I gave the model to Massdrop that tried to 3d printed it. They say it's ridiculously cute and I have no reason to doubt it (but I haven't seen it in person).

I agree it looks really cute! Price is a little too steep for me to get 15, could we get more discounts at that quantity? :P Deckout the whole Function layer, ESC, everything :D
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Post by: calvinhousecat on Fri, 31 October 2014, 03:07:19: I am seriously a fan of everything Matt3o makes
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Post by: JinDesu on Fri, 31 October 2014, 06:31:24: Joined
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Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 31 October 2014, 06:45:47: Matt3o, well done. Looks like this will be a very successful drop. You're a talented man!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 31 October 2014, 07:09:08: Quote from: heedpantsnow on Fri, 31 October 2014, 06:45:47
Matt3o, well done. Looks like this will be a very successful drop. You're a talented man!

thanks :)

I have a hell lot of ideas already :) I'm also trying to make the pumpkin in black steel... if turns out nice I'll put it on sale on shapeways
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 01 November 2014, 04:06:09: Nice one - congratulations on making MassDrop with your design (if that is an appropriate thing to say) :)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 01 November 2014, 04:31:46: Quote from: calvinhousecat on Fri, 31 October 2014, 03:07:19
I am seriously a fan of everything Matt3o makes

You are not the ONLY one here on Geekhack 8) . There's always been a Matt fan-club here which he deserves since he still carry's the incentive to design and produce miraculous caps that capture everyone's attention and admiration.

Needless to say I'm the biggest card-carrying Matt3o supporter here and am proud of that fact :thumb: .
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: jackalope on Sat, 01 November 2014, 05:06:05: I know i'm picking one up.
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Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 01 November 2014, 05:34:48: thank you guys, I'm not worthy!
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Post by: slickmamba on Sat, 01 November 2014, 09:45:39: Congrats buddy! Love all of your designs
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Post by: awhitedev on Sat, 01 November 2014, 09:58:31: Indeed. Congrats! I've really enjoyed some of the projects you've been involved in matt30. It was all down hill for me after purchasing my granite set. It inspired a fun, and yet very expensive hobby for me :))
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: HendyZone on Sat, 01 November 2014, 11:16:02: wow great job matt3o :thumb: :thumb:
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Post by: ficklampa on Sat, 01 November 2014, 17:08:15: Awesome dude! I picked up a 3 pack on massdrop. <3
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Post by: asdfjkl36 on Sat, 01 November 2014, 17:09:23: I also picked up a 3 pack.

Great work!
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Post by: madhias on Sat, 01 November 2014, 17:10:22: I'm going to get one. Nice and especially evil design!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:01:42: Got my samples from shapeways (different batch than the one from MD). They are all pretty nice. The black one is STEEEEL!

(http://i.imgur.com/zWhPB2m.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Wy22qZA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/01cdAqx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/c4iNfFM.jpg)

Video also available in 720p
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: SlotH42 on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:10:35: Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:01:42
Got my samples from shapeways (different batch than the one from MD). They are all pretty nice. The black one is STEEEEL!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/zWhPB2m.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Wy22qZA.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/01cdAqx.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/c4iNfFM.jpg)

Video also available in 720p

That black with green LED looks amazing! great work.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: renne on Mon, 03 November 2014, 16:35:12: Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:01:42
Got my samples from shapeways (different batch than the one from MD). They are all pretty nice. The black one is STEEEEL!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/zWhPB2m.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Wy22qZA.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/01cdAqx.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/c4iNfFM.jpg)

Video also available in 720p

I've already ordered the 3d printed one from massdrop. Is there any chance we can get the black one?
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: ficklampa on Mon, 03 November 2014, 17:49:36: Aw man, transparent and steel looks schweeeeeeet! :O
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Karura on Mon, 03 November 2014, 21:39:56: I really like the black one as well.

Make it available!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: jackalope on Tue, 04 November 2014, 02:31:25: Need clear in my life now.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 07 November 2014, 06:03:02: I've put the pumpkin key on shapeways here http://www.shapeways.com/model/2834011/pumpkin-keycap-mdash-metal.html

it's available in various colors. Please note that I'm experimenting with a new stem that I'm still beta testing. It should work but if it's too loose simply add a piece of plastic bag, if it's too tight you can file it (it takes time but it's feasible). Either case please let me know how it fits! Thanks
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: renne on Fri, 07 November 2014, 08:35:35: Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 07 November 2014, 06:03:02
I've put the pumpkin key on shapeways here http://www.shapeways.com/model/2834011/pumpkin-keycap-mdash-metal.html

it's available in various colors. Please note that I'm experimenting with a new stem that I'm still beta testing. It should work but if it's too loose simply add a piece of plastic bag, if it's too tight you can file it (it takes time but it's feasible). Either case please let me know how it fits! Thanks
Ordered a matte black one, thanks! ;)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 07 November 2014, 08:41:58: cool! let me know how it fits!
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Post by: Matt3o on Fri, 07 November 2014, 13:39:08: Another picture of the ghost one :)

(http://i.imgur.com/0wxhSE8.jpg)
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Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 07 November 2014, 13:42:11: Cool concept! Should consider a Serenity forward head cap.
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Post by: HipsterPunks on Fri, 07 November 2014, 21:17:59: i saw these on Massdrop for a MRSP $25.00 before the drop, will you be selling these for $25? just a little confused as to where they pulled that number out of before the drop since you are the maker.

*anyways very cute design, looking forward to grabbing a black one
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Karura on Fri, 07 November 2014, 23:07:13: Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 07 November 2014, 13:39:08
Another picture of the ghost one :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/0wxhSE8.jpg)

Could you also put this one on Shapeways? :P

Would love to order it too.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 08 November 2014, 01:48:02: Quote from: HipsterPunks on Fri, 07 November 2014, 21:17:59
i saw these on Massdrop for a MRSP $25.00 before the drop, will you be selling these for $25? just a little confused as to where they pulled that number out of before the drop since you are the maker.

*anyways very cute design, looking forward to grabbing a black one

Well, technically I'm the "designer", not the "maker". These are 3d printed since molding is complex when you have holes on the sides. The metal and resin ones are very high definition, the standard plastic is ok.

Honestly I have no clue where they got $25 MRSP, sculpteo makes volume discount, so maybe if you print just 1 that is the price. I will be putting these on sales on Shapeways in a bit, but the price won't be that high!

Quote from: Karura on Fri, 07 November 2014, 23:07:13
Could you also put this one on Shapeways? :P

Would love to order it too.

I will!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: HipsterPunks on Sat, 08 November 2014, 02:18:33: Quote from: Matt3o on Sat, 08 November 2014, 01:48:02
Quote from: HipsterPunks on Fri, 07 November 2014, 21:17:59
i saw these on Massdrop for a MRSP $25.00 before the drop, will you be selling these for $25? just a little confused as to where they pulled that number out of before the drop since you are the maker.

*anyways very cute design, looking forward to grabbing a black one

Well, technically I'm the "designer", not the "maker". These are 3d printed since molding is complex when you have holes on the sides. The metal and resin ones are very high definition, the standard plastic is ok.

Honestly I have no clue where they got $25 MRSP, sculpteo makes volume discount, so maybe if you print just 1 that is the price. I will be putting these on sales on Shapeways in a bit, but the price won't be that high!

Quote from: Karura on Fri, 07 November 2014, 23:07:13
Could you also put this one on Shapeways? :P

Would love to order it too.

I will!

Thanks for the info, i wasnt complaining about the price, i actually feel its very fair. I was trying to figure out how Massdrop puts an MSRP on things that have never been sold before. Looks great non the less and i remember reading your posts when it was just a wooden proto. Rock on man
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Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 08 November 2014, 02:24:08: thanks, really appreciated!

sculpteo is in France, so I guess shipping/handling is expensive for a US based company. Maybe that causes an inflated MRSP. Also —between us— all MRSPs on massdrop seem a bit inflated to me :P
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Karura on Sat, 08 November 2014, 03:45:48: Quote from: Matt3o on Sat, 08 November 2014, 02:24:08
thanks, really appreciated!

sculpteo is in France, so I guess shipping/handling is expensive for a US based company. Maybe that causes an inflated MRSP. Also —between us— all MRSPs on massdrop seem a bit inflated to me :P

I'm glad you're still looking out for the community. As long as the quality control is solid, I would be more than happy to support (and get one of each colour!)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 09 November 2014, 11:33:40: And the resin "ghost" one is online! http://www.shapeways.com/model/2833899/pumpkin-keycap-mdash-plastic-resin.html?materialId=61
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 09 November 2014, 12:36:13: damnit matteo, i told you you'd get those stepping marks on tall stuff with the router. hurry up and get your sherline :P
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 09 November 2014, 13:47:34: Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 09 November 2014, 12:36:13
damnit matteo, i told you you'd get those stepping marks on tall stuff with the router. hurry up and get your sherline :P

I reached very nice results actually ( http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62970.msg1476350#msg1476350 )
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Karura on Sat, 29 November 2014, 03:18:26: Hey Matt3o, so I have both the matte black steel and the enhanced detailed pumpkeys.

The transparent one fits great, but the metal one's stem refuses to go on! Do you have any suggestions on making it fit? I'm not very good with tools.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: renne on Sat, 29 November 2014, 04:36:13: Ahhh, Matt3o, I got the matte black metal one. It looks great, and I love it. But unfortunately, as you said before, it is a little loose.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Sat, 29 November 2014, 05:08:10: I'm a bit confused :) one says that is loose the other tight :D probably 3d printing in Metal can vary a lot from batch to batch.

Anyway let's see if I can help you somehow.

Quote from: Karura on Sat, 29 November 2014, 03:18:26
The transparent one fits great, but the metal one's stem refuses to go on! Do you have any suggestions on making it fit? I'm not very good with tools.

It's extremely easy to fix!

Take a small flat screw driver and use it as a lever to SLIGHTLY spread the stem. Proceed with caution, but don't be afraid: it's steel, pretty durable.

Quote from: renne on Sat, 29 November 2014, 04:36:13
Ahhh, Matt3o, I got the matte black metal one. It looks great, and I love it. But unfortunately, as you said before, it is a little loose.

If it is loose all you have to do is to place a little piece of plastic bag in the stem. Unfortunately steel is very hard and doesn't bend easily, so it's difficult to find the perfect match for the MX stem.

Please let me know if it works.

To both: if you can't make it work, just let me know, I'll send you money back!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: renne on Sat, 29 November 2014, 19:41:46: Thanks for your advise! I just collect interesting keycaps for fun. No need to worry about the money. :D
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 29 November 2014, 19:53:19: I can't even remember if I bought one of these from Massdrop or not...

But I hope I did!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Helterr on Tue, 02 December 2014, 10:16:40: I can't believe no one has thought of this yet! Great idea.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 02 December 2014, 10:36:02: Quote from: Helterr on Tue, 02 December 2014, 10:16:40
I can't believe no one has thought of this yet! Great idea.

thanks!

I really like it :)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 02 December 2014, 11:41:50: Quote from: Helterr on Tue, 02 December 2014, 10:16:40
I can't believe no one has thought of this yet! Great idea.

Well, GirlDC did, just not 3D printed

(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=47055.0;attach=31810;image)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 02 December 2014, 17:03:11: I wasn't really aware of that
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Liar on Tue, 02 December 2014, 18:01:04: I know it may be personal opinion, but I like the PumpKey more than the girlDC's cap
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 02 December 2014, 18:47:32: Quote from: Liar on Tue, 02 December 2014, 18:01:04
I know it may be personal opinion, but I like the PumpKey more than the girlDC's cap

Same here - the Pumpkey is a slightly squarer shape, which I really like :)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: cephelix on Tue, 02 December 2014, 19:20:08: i'm with rowdy on this. also, the cap is readily order-able through shapeways right? it's not a limited run/sale sort of thing? if it is, then i'll probably order it after the new year as a very advanced birthday present... ^-^
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 02 December 2014, 20:09:57: People are free to feel whichever way they want about the different caps. I just was countering the "neva been done befo" comment.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: SpicyLobotomy on Mon, 08 December 2014, 20:46:06: Heh the clear one is really cool. Missed out on the massdrop buy but next time they are available I'll have to scoop one up.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: renne on Mon, 08 December 2014, 21:44:46: I've got the "original" colored pumpkin cap from massdrop, and it looks great.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: JinDesu on Mon, 08 December 2014, 22:48:08: I got the orange pumpkey, and it's very cute. Going to give it to my fiance. The cap is a bit lighter than my other custom keycaps (have several Warmasters and Gasmasks for reference).
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: ficklampa on Mon, 15 December 2014, 10:59:59: Got my caps yesterday. They sit very loose on MX Browns and Kailh blues however. Still looks bad ass though. :)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 15 December 2014, 14:42:24: I don't think I did buy one of these hah... Sad Panda :(
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Mon, 15 December 2014, 17:01:23: Quote from: katushkin on Mon, 15 December 2014, 14:42:24
I don't think I did buy one of these hah... Sad Panda :(

get them on shapeways (https://www.shapeways.com/model/2833899/pumpkin-keycap-mdash-plastic-resin.html) :P
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: madhias on Sun, 28 December 2014, 13:30:38: Some days or i think 2 weeks ago i got the PumpKey from Shapeways! The color is orange, and the level of detail very nice. I would not have thought that 3D printing is that good - you can't compare it of course with a resin cap, but it is not bad at all. Unfortunately the stem is very, very loose. I think i'll add some glue to the stem to make it smaller. Here are two pictures of this gorgeous cap, but i have no backlight switches here, and you'll only see its evil eyes:

(http://i.imgur.com/zuRxIjH.jpg)

I love the top of the cap, the detail of the pumpkin top and the stipe is great:

(http://i.imgur.com/LTtXJZW.jpg)
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Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 28 December 2014, 13:37:38: thanks for the pictures!

for the stem the best is teflon tape imho!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: WestKnight3 on Sun, 28 December 2014, 19:04:36: Quote from: madhias on Sun, 28 December 2014, 13:30:38
Some days or i think 2 weeks ago i got the PumpKey from Shapeways! The color is orange, and the level of detail very nice. I would not have thought that 3D printing is that good - you can't compare it of course with a resin cap, but it is not bad at all. Unfortunately the stem is very, very loose. I think i'll add some glue to the stem to make it smaller. Here are two pictures of this gorgeous cap, but i have no backlight switches here, and you'll only see its evil eyes:

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

I love the top of the cap, the detail of the pumpkin top and the stipe is great:

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

I'm actually surprised at the detail too. Hopefully 3d printers for home use will be that good of quality in a few years time.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: romevi on Tue, 22 September 2015, 12:01:55: As an update, Massdrop has them again. $5.99+shipping at the lowest price.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/pumpkin-keycap
(You may need to log in to see.)

Can't tell if these are resin or what. Sorry; don't know much about 3D printing.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Zaskar on Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:35:17: Awesome!

By chance was the model updated to tighten up around the stem since the last drop?
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: seville57 on Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:46:34: Quote from: Zaskar on Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:35:17
Awesome!

By chance was the model updated to tighten up around the stem since the last drop?

I hope so, last years drop on Massdrop was a loose sterm drop, I joined the drop last year and got 24 useless pumpkin keycaps.

I joined this drop today on Massdrop and I hope they will fit this time.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: jerue on Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:52:41: Just saw your reply comment romevi,

Quote
The Giorgio Armani of the keycap world.

Must be true...

Anyone think the "saran wrap" trick will work? i.e. take some plastic wrap and stuff the stem to make it tighter, works on SP caps that need costar stabilizers. I bet it would feel mushy :(

edit: quoted wrong
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: romevi on Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:57:14: Quote from: jerue on Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:52:41
Just saw your reply comment romevi,

Quote
The Giorgio Armani of the keycap world.

Must be true...

Anyone think the "saran wrap" trick will work? i.e. take some plastic wrap and stuff the stem to make it tighter, works on SP caps that need costar stabilizers. I bet it would feel mushy :(

edit: quoted wrong

Kunal just replied:
Quote
There has been a revamp of the design.

While he doesn't specifically state that it's a fix of the stem, let's hope it addresses that particular issue.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Matt3o on Tue, 22 September 2015, 15:58:19: the 3D model is indeed updated, I tried it on shapeways and it works very well
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: KeypressGraphics on Tue, 22 September 2015, 17:02:48: The one I painted seem to turn out pretty nicely. I'm a big fan of the design, Matt3o did a great job on it I reckon. :)

(http://s29.postimg.org/wvvcyk69z/August_Keycap_Collection_2.jpg)

(http://s27.postimg.org/ct18c3bib/Pumpkin.jpg)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: romevi on Tue, 22 September 2015, 17:10:04: Quote from: Bosk on Tue, 22 September 2015, 17:02:48
The one I painted seem to turn out pretty nicely. I'm a big fan of the design, Matt3o did a great job on it I reckon. :)

Show Image
(http://s29.postimg.org/wvvcyk69z/August_Keycap_Collection_2.jpg)

Show Image
(http://s27.postimg.org/ct18c3bib/Pumpkin.jpg)

What's that acrylic display?
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: linkshine on Wed, 23 September 2015, 00:17:58: Bosk,

How much to buy your prototype? :) you can bundle it with my custom job if you like
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: KeypressGraphics on Wed, 23 September 2015, 06:31:59: Quote from: romevi on Tue, 22 September 2015, 17:10:04
What's that acrylic display?
Its a Cherry sampler I bought on eBay romevi.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Max-Keyboard-Clear-Keycaps-Cherry-MX-Switch-Rubber-O-Ring-PRO-Sampler-Kit-/151614625598?hash=item234cef973e

CoolerMaster just released a similar one that has a Topre switch on it apparently.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: KeypressGraphics on Wed, 23 September 2015, 06:33:55: Quote from: linkshine on Wed, 23 September 2015, 00:17:58
Bosk,

How much to buy your prototype? :) you can bundle it with my custom job if you like

Unfortunately its already sold linkshine, but I can certainly paint another! They're available at Matt3o's Shapeways store: https://www.shapeways.com/product/N3ND2MS4X/pumpkin-keycap-mdash-plastic-resin?li=search-results-1&optionId=40294497
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: linkshine on Wed, 23 September 2015, 09:15:30: I've gotten 2 of those already and just ordered 3 more on massdrop!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Tasker on Fri, 25 September 2015, 15:42:35: Yikes, nearly commented really stupidly on an old post (I was reading this thread in the wrong direction!).
I never realised that you made a wooden version first. That's some amazing prototyping work, it's great to see the final product come together so well.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Wuzadi on Fri, 25 September 2015, 21:09:53: Very cool! Digging the wooden look ;D
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Post by: WhitePlate on Sat, 26 September 2015, 09:10:14: Looks nice!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sat, 31 October 2015, 12:41:56: Just got mine in from Massdrop.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/f15bf630d146a9f8b15a97ef86c00e6b.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/c3cd881ccfcbafcac8cd9cec00bce4ce.jpg)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: KippHuntress on Sat, 31 October 2015, 13:25:40: Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sat, 31 October 2015, 12:41:56
Just got mine in from Massdrop.

Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/f15bf630d146a9f8b15a97ef86c00e6b.jpg)

Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/c3cd881ccfcbafcac8cd9cec00bce4ce.jpg)

that key is adorable! why is it sideways lol
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sat, 31 October 2015, 13:41:37: Quote from: KippHuntress on Sat, 31 October 2015, 13:25:40
Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sat, 31 October 2015, 12:41:56
Just got mine in from Massdrop.

Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/f15bf630d146a9f8b15a97ef86c00e6b.jpg)

Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/c3cd881ccfcbafcac8cd9cec00bce4ce.jpg)

that key is adorable! why is it sideways lol

So I could pose it for the pic. Lol
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Kliwon on Sat, 31 October 2015, 20:10:29: The Pumpkey wood looks cool :p
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Post by: Matt3o on Sun, 01 November 2015, 06:25:15: Lovely! and just in time for Halloween!
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: bjb39 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 09:07:56: Got mine in the mail from Massdrop on Halloween. That was close! Thanks Matt3o for the cool design!
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Post by: My_Thoughts on Sun, 01 November 2015, 09:21:59: They look great :)
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Post by: seville57 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 13:34:19: Have just order 4 pumpkins in different colors.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: mrgoldenzombie on Sun, 01 November 2015, 15:26:19: Where it all began... I got mine yesterday and it looks great!! Nice work :thumb:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:07:30: Really regretting not picking one up on MD now :'(
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:23:46: Quote from: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:07:30
Really regretting not picking one up on MD now :'(

They are nice!

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/01/3beb5dd0db25e767214bbbf485cfe2ff.jpg)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:40:13: Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:23:46

Quote from: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:07:30
Really regretting not picking one up on MD now :'(

They are !

Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/01/3beb5dd0db25e767214bbbf485cfe2ff.jpg)

I'll be sure to get them the next time they come around :p
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:43:57: Quote from: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:40:13
I'll be sure to get them the next time they come around :p

Yep, next time I'm getting a bunch to I can make a pumpkin patch. :p
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: romevi on Sun, 01 November 2015, 18:40:34: They're readily available on Shapeways and have been since the first Massdrop.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 18:45:47: Quote from: romevi on Sun, 01 November 2015, 18:40:34
They're readily available on Shapeways and have been since the first Massdrop.
Yeah, I'm aware of that, but if I'm not going to be printing it myself, I'd rather get it at a more discounted price.
Plus I'm willing to wait, since Halloween has already passed
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: clochette on Mon, 02 November 2015, 02:33:30: there was one done on MD waaaay before helloween if im not wrong
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: seville57 on Mon, 02 November 2015, 06:10:52: Quote from: clochette on Mon, 02 November 2015, 02:33:30
there was one done on MD waaaay before helloween if im not wrong
Yes, you're right, I'm waitin for mine from this drop.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: kebby on Mon, 02 November 2015, 07:37:29: Is there no difference at all between what you get from shapeways and MD? Well besides there probably being options for the material on Shapeways. Has the price difference been big?
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: gadzkun on Tue, 03 November 2015, 04:29:30: im still waiting my pumpkin to comes :cool:
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: hitlu on Tue, 03 November 2015, 06:11:01: lovely design。 so amazing
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Incredigasmic on Tue, 03 November 2015, 08:02:39: The design is near perfect! I wish it was a hair taller, but that's just me being nitpicky
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: Malicium on Tue, 03 November 2015, 08:08:19: Nice keycap, +1 for different wood finishes
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33: Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeways today.

No problem with any loose stem.

Edit: 2 pictures of the Pumpkins caps from Shapeways. The orange cap are from Massdrop.
(http://i.imgur.com/B12M9Lw.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/YHSjrH3.jpg)
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: romevi on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:48:17: Quote from: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33
Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeway today.
That's a lot of pumpkins.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: shibataken on Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:44:04: Quote from: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33
Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeway today.

No problem with any loose stem.

Are the shapeways the one from this user? I ordered a couple so am super pumped to be supporting geekhack users.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: romevi on Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:45:40: Quote from: shibataken on Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:44:04
Quote from: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33
Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeway today.

No problem with any loose stem.

Are the shapeways the one from this user? I ordered a couple so am super pumped to be supporting geekhack users.

Yeah, if you bought the Pumpkeys by Matt3o's Creations, then you bought the same ones. You get more options from Shapeways, but if you wanted a plain orange one then joining the Massdrop was slightly cheaper.
Title: Re: The PumpKey ** PROTOTYPE **
Post by: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 12:37:04: Quote from: romevi on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:48:17
Quote from: seville57 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:33
Got my 24 orange pumpkins from Massdrop and my 4 pumpkins in 4 different colors from Shapeway today.
That's a lot of pumpkins.

Yes, I collect pumpkins for next years Halloween ^-^